Michael Abraham Realtor

08/24/2026

4 myths about selling right now — especially in a slower market. 🏠

❌ "Nothing's selling." Well-marketed homes still close. We just sold a top-floor penthouse in Studio City in a slow market.

❌ "I'll just wait for rates." When rates fall, buyers — and bidding wars — come back. Selling into less competition has its own edge.

❌ "Price high, negotiate down." Overpricing in a slow market just means sitting. The right price brings the right buyer.

❌ "Any agent can list it." Listing is easy. Getting to a close in this market takes a real strategy.

Thinking about selling but not sure if now is the right time? Let's talk about your home. 👇

📖 Read more: https://amre.group/properties/fruitland-401/
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Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095 | (323) 719-8585
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438 | (310) 270-3879
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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08/24/2026

4 myths about selling right now — especially in a slower market. 🏠

❌ "Nothing's selling." Well-marketed homes still close. We just sold a top-floor penthouse in Studio City in a slow market.

❌ "I'll just wait for rates." When rates fall, buyers — and bidding wars — come back. Selling into less competition has its own edge.

❌ "Price high, negotiate down." Overpricing in a slow market just means sitting. The right price brings the right buyer.

❌ "Any agent can list it." Listing is easy. Getting to a close in this market takes a real strategy.

Thinking about selling but not sure if now is the right time? Let's talk about your home. 👇

📖 Read more: https://amre.group/properties/fruitland-401/
🏘️ Explore the neighborhood: amre.group

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095 | (323) 719-8585
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438 | (310) 270-3879
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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08/22/2026

Nobody's crashing — but 4 out of 10 sellers just blinked. 👀📉

41.4% of listings have cut their original price, up nearly 50 bps in the first week of August. Price cuts move first. Sales and inventory follow months later. Prices feel it a year out. That first signal is flashing now.

This is the kind of data that separates buyers who move smart from buyers who move late.

Are you seeing more price cuts in your market this month, or is it holding steady? Drop a comment.

📖 Read more: https://amre.group/blog/
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Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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08/22/2026

DON'T COUNT LA OUT AS A SPORTS TOWN. 🏀

Cities get labeled, fair or not.

Some reputations stick around long after they stop being true.

That's why "LA isn't a sports town" is a mistake.

Consider what's already happening:

🏟️ A new 7,000 square foot sports bar coming to Melrose, near Hollywood
🍺 A concept called Cornshop, built by someone betting big on LA sports culture
🏀 A city with more sports options on a given weekend than most fans can keep up with
⚡ Constant competition for attention — often two good options on the same Saturday
🌆 A market big enough to support ambitious new builds like this one

Great sports cities aren't just about the teams.

They're about the culture around them.

A sports bar isn't just a place to watch a game.

A build-out isn't just square footage.

A city's sports identity isn't just its win-loss record.

Together, they make the case that LA has been a sports town all along — just quietly, spread across too many great options to notice.

Here's the fun part.

Whoever's betting on Cornshop is betting on a city that shows up. Melrose, 7,000 square feet, and a serious build — that's not a small wager.

Will it change the city the way it's being billed?

Hard to say.

But the biggest sports towns are usually the last ones to get credit for it.

Special thanks to Rob Rosen for hosting this podcast episode and sharing his perspective. We truly appreciate his insights. 🙌

Is LA one of the biggest sports towns in the country? 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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08/21/2026

DON'T COUNT ECHO PARK OUT FROM THE GROUND UP. 🦢

Neighborhoods move in cycles.

Some look great from a distance. Others take a little more context to appreciate up close.

That's why a drone shot never tells the whole story.

Echo Park Lake is the perfect example.

From the air, it's the establishing shot every LA rom-com wants — the lake, the skyline, the paddle boats drifting across the water.

Consider the case:

🦢 Swan-shaped paddle boats you can actually rent and ride
📸 One of the most cinematic drone shots in the city
🌇 A lake with the downtown skyline right behind it
🌳 A neighborhood that's steadily improving
🚶 A different feel on the ground than what you see from above

Great neighborhoods aren't always about the postcard shot.

Sometimes they're about the trajectory.

A drone shot isn't just a photo.

A paddle boat isn't just a boat.

A neighborhood isn't just how it looks from above.

Together, they tell the story of a place still finding its footing, with real momentum behind it.

Here's the honest read.

It looks better from the air than it does standing at ground level. But it's getting better, and that trajectory matters just as much as where it stands today.

Will it fully live up to that drone shot?

Not yet.

But the most interesting neighborhoods are usually the ones still becoming something.

Special thanks to Rob Rosen for hosting this podcast episode and sharing his perspective. We truly appreciate his insights. 🙌

Have you ever ridden the swan boats at Echo Park Lake? 👇

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Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

DON'T COUNT REESE WITHERSPOON OUT OF PASADENA. 🌳

Celebrity real estate moves in patterns.

Some names fit the obvious Westside pick. Others make more sense somewhere with a little more history.

That's why casting Reese Witherspoon in Pasadena is worth a second look.

She's been spotted around Brentwood, so that's always the easy answer. But Pasadena — and specifically San Marino — tells a different story.

Consider what makes the case:

🏛️ Real history, not a newly built neighborhood
🏡 Massive homes on beautiful, private lots
💰 More space for the money than the Westside offers
🌳 A genuinely suburban feel, street after street
📍 San Marino, its own city, tucked just past Pasadena near Huntington Park

Great celebrity-neighborhood pairings aren't always about the obvious choice.

They're about what actually fits.

A neighborhood isn't just proximity to everything.

A lot size isn't just square footage.

A city isn't just a name on the map.

Together, they make the case for a quieter, more established kind of luxury.

Here's the read.

San Marino in particular stands out — private, impressive, one beautiful street after another. Not undiscovered, just quietly excellent.

Will she actually end up there?

Hard to say.

But the most fun predictions rarely need to be right to be worth making.

Special thanks to Rob Rosen for hosting this podcast episode and sharing his perspective. We truly appreciate his insights. 🙌

Brentwood or Pasadena/San Marino for Reese Witherspoon? 👇

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Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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08/20/2026

DON'T COUNT THE FARMERS MARKET OUT AS THE BEST-KEPT SECRET TIMING TRICK. 🥐

Local spots move in patterns.

Everyone knows the popular ones. Fewer people know how to actually enjoy them right.

That's why timing matters more than the destination itself.

The Original Farmers Market is a perfect example.

Consider the insider approach:

⏰ Arrive early, around 9 or 10am
🚗 Easy parking before the crowds show up
🛍️ Walk around, shop, actually enjoy it
🥞 Breakfast or brunch before the midday rush hits
🍊 A completely different experience than going at peak hours

Great local spots aren't just about the destination.

They're about knowing how to experience them.

A farmers market isn't just produce stands.

Timing isn't just a preference.

A crowd isn't just a crowd.

Together, they explain why the same place can feel completely different depending on when you show up.

Here's a bigger point worth sitting with.

Retail and public spaces succeed or struggle based on how they're designed and maintained, not just their concept. Some centers keep drawing people back because they got the fundamentals right. Others struggle when the experience doesn't match expectations.

Will every classic LA spot hold up the same way?

Not necessarily.

But the ones that do usually got the details right, timing included.

Special thanks to Rob Rosen for hosting this podcast episode and sharing his perspective. We truly appreciate his insights. 🙌

What time do you hit the Farmers Market to beat the crowds? 👇

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Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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08/19/2026

YOUR BANK ISN'T YOUR ONLY OPTION. 🏦🏡

When it comes to financing a home, many buyers automatically start with the bank where they have their checking account.

That's a perfectly reasonable place to begin—but it shouldn't be the only conversation you have.

Different lenders may offer different:

📌 Loan programs
📌 Down payment options
📌 Qualification requirements
📌 Interest rates and fees

The goal isn't simply to find a loan.

It's to find the loan that best fits your financial situation and long-term goals.

That's why many buyers choose to compare options before making a decision.

An experienced mortgage professional can help explain the financing programs available, answer your questions, and help you understand which options you may qualify for.

Every buyer's situation is different.

The right financing solution for one person may not be the best fit for someone else.

A little research upfront can make a big difference when it's time to make an offer.

Special thanks to Rob Rosen for all his help and for hosting this podcast episode. We truly appreciate his insights, hospitality, and contribution to the conversation. 🙌

Did you compare multiple lenders before buying your home, or would you? We'd love to hear your experience. 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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