By Brian Maser, President & Broker — The Condo Experts
The Federal Reserve just reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly a year. This was widely anticipated, and it’s already shifting the housing market. According to national reports:
As Colton Lindsay often points out, every 1% drop in rates boosts buying power by roughly 10%. That’s a game-changer in competitive markets like Santa Monica, Brentwood, and other West LA cities, where affordability has been the main barrier.
Numbers and headlines are one thing. But what matters is what’s happening right here in the Westside condo market — from Santa Monica to Brentwood to Venice.
Here’s what my team at The Condo Experts has observed over the past 60 days:
In short: the Westside condo market feels alive again.
If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines for a “hotter market,” this may be your window. Demand is picking up, and serious buyers are ready to compete.
But — and this is key — buyers today are smart and cautious. They’ll pay a premium only if your condo is:
That’s why we built the Pre-Packaged Condo Sale™ system — to eliminate objections before they come up and to help sellers net more.
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For buyers, this is one of those rare moments where opportunity and affordability overlap. But success isn’t about chasing the lowest rate or jumping at the first property you like.
It’s about understanding what you’re really buying:
That’s why we created the Condo Buyer Summary™ — a clear, 4-page breakdown of 400+ pages of HOA documents. It protects you from bad buildings and helps you buy with confidence.
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We don’t just talk theory — we execute.
The Fed’s rate cut has re-ignited the Westside condo market. Affordability is improving, buyers are energized, and condos in Santa Monica, Brentwood, and West LA are moving again.
If you’re a seller, this could be the best time in months to position your condo for maximum value.The message is clear: momentum is building, affordability is back, and the window of opportunity won’t stay open for long.
Contact us today for a free condo value review (for sellers) or a free Buyer Summary (for buyers).
Let’s make sure you’re on the right side of this market shift.
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Brian Maser is the founder of The Condo Experts. With over 700 Westside condo transactions closed and 600+ renovations managed, Brian’s team specializes in helping sellers maximize value and buyers purchase with confidence through their proprietary Pre-Packaged Condo Sale™ and Buyer Summary systems.
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