Explore Los Angeles Living
by James Dunn | True Form Media
James Dunn has lived in LA nearly his entire life and has seen the city evolve into the west coast metropolis we've come to know and love. With nearly 20 years of real estate sales experience, he brings a unique perspective to the podcast while maintaining a "local flavor." This isn't just a real estate podcast - it's about what it's like to live in L.A., and what events and moments impact us as Angelenos.
Episodes
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Los Angeles & The Post COVID Re-Opening
After 15 months, Los Angeles has re-opened to near normal. Minus a few restrictions, Angelenos can now experience the city in ways that feel like they did before the Pandemic. Also, LA Home Buyers are dealing with an inventory shortage of homes but have amazing interest rates waiting for them if…
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Los Angeles Re-Closing MORE Businesses, Schools Distance Learning for the Fall, Parking Tickets, & Cats vs Dogs
In this week's episode, I touch on the additional businesses that are closing, the state order for schools to start the fall semester with distance learning, how businesses are getting creative to continue serving customers, cities starting up parking tickets, and cats vs dogs! Make sure to...
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Los Angeles Re-Closing Businesses, Mask Fines, Mortgage Rate Records, & Visiting Homes in A World with COVID-19
In this episode, I discuss the new guidelines issued by CA and LA County for indoor business services, new laws giving cities the right to issue citations for not wearing masks where required, the record low rates of mortgages, and what is being done to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 when...
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As A Black Man in LA Real Estate
In this episode I discuss what it's been like to be a person of color in the Los Angeles real estate industry. I talk about my upbringing in Santa Monica, some uncomfortable moments in my early career, how the real estate industry can improve diversity, and how George Floyd's tragic death and the...
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April Market Update, Where the Economy May Be Headed, & Possible Stay at Home Extension
In this episode, we discuss what the data looks like from March and April, the signs of what's going to happen to the economy, and the rumors of stay at home orders extending as far as August.
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Economic Recovery Predictions During a Pandemic, Insanely Low Mortgage Rates, & the "New Normal" during COVID-19
In this episode, I share my thoughts about the predictions of our economic recovery from the pandemic, the insanely low mortgage rates, and adjusting to a new normal as LA County begins to open up again
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A New Balance in the Los Angeles Real Estate Market
For years Home Sellers have been able to control the market. It looks like things are changing and Home Buyers are feeling more powerful than they've felt in years. What's causing the shift? We talk about it here!
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Have Real Estate Inventory Levels In Los Angeles Rebounded?
Questions about the inventory shortage in Los Angeles have increased over the last several months. Many people are wondering if we finally have a healthy inventory level. This quick episode sheds some light on recent articles asking that question and how it'll affect buyers and sellers.
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Is Rent Control in Los Angeles expanding? (Beta Season 0.2)
Proposition 10 is on the ballot this November and it can change the economics of rental units in Los Angeles in a major way. Listen to this short episode and learn how a change in rent control laws can affect your future as an owner or a renter.
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LA Builders Nixing Homes for Apartments (Beta Season 0.1)
Urbanize LA released an article that discussed the reasons builders are more likely to build apartments vs condos or houses. I talk about that here, briefly, in Beta Season of Explore LA Living!
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Explore LA Living Coming Soon
Residency Los Angeles Coming Soon
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For what it’s worth. (Season: Beta 0.1)
Sharing thoughts as the season continues to develop. Insight on what’s currently going on in L.A. and what it means for you as an L.A. resident or Earthling.
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New DTLA Hotel, Free Internet, and LAPD Drones?? (Beta)
January 10, 2018 • NoMad L.A. Hotel opening January 21 • El Salvadoran deportation order blocked by judge • Free internet in Los Angeles? • LAPD using Drones!!!
About this show
James Dunn has lived in LA nearly his entire life and has seen the city evolve into the west coast metropolis we've come to know and love. With nearly 20 years of real estate sales experience, he brings a unique perspective to the podcast while maintaining a "local flavor." This isn't just a real estate podcast - it's about what it's like to live in L.A., and what events and moments impact us as Angelenos.
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James Dunn | True Form Media