Steven Taylor — Los Angeles at a Glance — Things to Do in LA in 2021

 

Steven Taylor Los Angeles , CA

Even in the midst of a pandemic, Los Angeles is full of things to do. If you are looking for safe activities for a date night, family outing, or solo adventure, there are plenty of fun options to explore. Whether you’re interested in checking out LA’s extensive dining scene, getting out into nature, or discovering new art, there’s something in LA for everyone. Many of Los Angeles’ best landmarks are still accessible to locals and visitors. Here is a list of 4 fun, affordable activities you can do in Los Angeles in 2021.

One of Los Angeles’ defining features is it’s close proximity to great beaches and coastal scenery, but many locals don’t take advantage. If you’re looking to get out of the house, head over to the coast and take a cruise up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu or Ventura. Steven Taylor Los Angeles native, recommends LA residents and tourists alike check out the Palos Verdes peninsula, where you can see beautiful oceanfront views, winding coastal roads, and dramatic bluffs. Soak up the scenery, and check out some impressive real estate along the drive!

Los Angeles is known for its diversity, culture, and creativity, all which contribute to the city’s top-notch dining scene. While restaurants are still closed for indoor dining as of January 2021, plenty of LA’s best restaurants are open for to-go orders. Chefs are getting more and more creative, and many spots have multiple course tasting menus available for those who want to step up their dining-at-home game. The LA Times is even hosting virtual dinner parties that are a collaboration with local chefs and celebrities. Just because you can’t dine out doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the best food experiences LA has to offer.

If you’re feeling cooped up inside, getting out to take a bike ride can be a great way to reset. If you don’t own a bike, there are many places to rent along the boardwalk in Venice. If you’re looking for a city ride, you can venture into downtown Santa Monica to ride along their well-developed bike lanes. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can bike the Strand, a twenty-two mile bike path along the Marvin Braude Trail, which traces the coastline. Start at Will Rogers state beach, and make your way all the way down to Torrance if you’re ready for a workout! Los Angeles native, Steven Taylor, likes to explore the tail with his kids, making it an event for the whole family.

Due to the pandemic, many people are missing the experience of going to the movie theatre, and tired of watching movies on the couch. The good news is that the Southern California area has several options for drive-in movie theaters that make for a great family outing or date night. Drive in movies are affordable, fun, and can be a nostalgic throwback to simpler times. Lucky for you, LA Magazine put together this comprehensive list of current drive-in and outdoor movie options.

Originally published at https://steventaylorlandlord.com on January 19, 2021.

Steven Taylor on how Los Angeles Real Estate Has Been Impacted by Covid-19

 

Los Angeles native Steven Taylor with wife Natalie

Los Angeles is now the national epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been dealing with the Stay at Home order since March. The widespread impact of coronavirus has been profound, but how has Los Angeles real estate been impacted by COVID-19? While many expected the housing market to plummet, there has been a surprising twist: Los Angeles housing has actually been hot in recent months. Homes are selling fast, and real estate experts like LA native, Steven Taylor say credit is partly due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In the last few months, home sales rose 19% in Southern California. While many lower-income workers are unemployed and facing evictions, the pandemic has actually left higher-income employees in good financial standing. These middle to upper class residents are left in a good position to buy new homes, and the pandemic has only increased their motivation to do so.

Being stuck at home has been a major inconvenience to many Americans, including Los Angeles residents. A large number of families in LA live in multi-family housing units, or small one-story homes. Now that everyone is working from a home office, homeschooling their kids, and trying to stay sane, people are scrambling for more space. Lack of privacy and cramped quarters are motivators for families to sell their starter homes and move into larger houses as soon as they have an opportunity.

This burst in buyer motivation has put Los Angeles Real Estate in a good place, even as we approach the year-mark of the international pandemic. Markets are high, interests are low, and those who can afford to are taking advantage. Why would residents who are looking to upgrade stay in a tight apartment? According to Steven Taylor, Los Angeles native and real estate investor, home-purchase mortgages are up 25% from 2019. “When it comes to the LA residential real estate market, it’s as if the pandemic recession is a non-factor.”

Upper-class families aren’t the only group applying for home mortgages. Los Angeles is full of millennials who are shopping for homes for the first time. LA is a city of opportunity, and when it comes to success, age doesn’t discriminate. The tech, social media, and entertainment industries have put many young people in a position to invest in real estate. Young home buyers are scooping up properties fast. Zillow predicts that this could be the best year for residential housing sales since 2006.

On the other hand, commercial real estate has taken a hit since March. The majority of those who are still employed are now working from home, and office space rentals are steadily declining. The new normal has significantly decreased the demand for commercial real estate in Los Angeles. While this could be seen as a negative, it has also opened up opportunities for investors to transform spaces to create much needed affordable housing.

As we move into the spring, real estate investors will be keeping their eyes on the numbers. Will the LA housing market continue to soar? How will commercial real estate adapt to meet new demands? It is clear that COVID-19 has had an impact on Los Angeles real estate - the results may continue to be even more unpredictable than anyone expected.