Thinking of packing up and moving to Los Angeles, CA? You definitely should. I moved about a year back for a variety of reasons (some listed below), and wanted to share with you all why it is such a great place to live, as well as how it has become a great business opportunity for the sly investor.
Here are some reasons that’ll make you immediately stuff your bags and take the next flight (hell, this is why I did!):
The Awesome Weather
Don’t listen to people who say that LA doesn’t have a season. They’re really, really wrong! We have seasons, all right. It’s just that almost every day of the year (at 300 days to be almost exact), we have a truly awesome weather. Neither too hot, nor too cold is what the weather is in Los Angeles, California. Hypochondriacs and individuals who are prone to SAD (seasonal affective disorder) may move in and forget all about their depression. Take a walk and see how people you pass by are filled with promise and zeal for life. There’s no shortage of life-giving vitamin D from the sun, and one leisure drive or walk down Sunset Boulevard might change your mind so much that you’d never want to go back to your dreary home and its rainy climate again. Heading to the beach and surfing in the middle of November does take some getting used to, but it is well worth it!
True Pop Culture Is Here
If you’re the type of person who follows all the latest happenings and trends, wants to live near the stars, and absorbs pop culture every waking moment of your life, then LA is the best place to be. For the last 50 years or so, Los Angeles is the central hub from where pop culture originated from- the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Vans, froyo, the skateboard, the hula hoop, and so on and so forth. If it’s totally new and crazy, you can bet that Los Angeles is behind it. Even if it didn’t you can be sure that LA will turn it into a craze! Each day you’ll meet someone who tells you something really crazy and sounds like the worst idea ever, but wait for a day or two and then suddenly, everybody has one. Seeing a celebrity at your local bar will be weird at first, but you will get used to it I promise!
It’s The Center of Everything
If you have the looks and the talent to make it big in acting, you can pick up some acting classes in LA from people that taught world famous celebs like Will Smith. Actors and wannabees are staying for a good reason- they feel right at home in the state where hotness is a daily occurrence. In fact, Los Angeles can be called the hot state, an epicenter and a gathering place for the world’s most beautiful people. You might be intimidated at first, but live here long enough and you’ll be motivated to exercise and get fit, eat the right food and wear the right clothes, and get a sweet pair of sunglasses. Pretty soon your hotness factor will bump up a point or two.
LA is famous for being the center of everything. You get the iconic Hollywood sign, world-renowned studios such as Warner Brothers, Universal and Paramount Pictures, Disney, HBO, NBA teams such as The Lakers and The Sacramento Kings, and nature at her best in the warm, inviting seas, the majestic mountains and some of the best restaurants the planet has ever known.
The Best Tennis Lessons Are Here
With all the sunshine and the sunny weather Los Angeles is having day in and day out, it’s no wonder that tennis is one of the most dominant sports being played here. Sure, we do have basketball, the movies and beautiful beaches, but an aspiring tennis player who has a dream to achieve will find a lot to love playing tennis in the City of Angels.
Imagine a consistently beautiful and sunny weather with almost no humidity, thousands upon thousands of tennis courts to play in, and living in a state where there’s a chance to see your favorite pro tennis players. Get on a Star Tour and see the homes of amazing tennis superstars Pete Sampras, Andy Roddick, James Blake, Victoria Azarenka, and more. LA is such a perfect place to live because you can play tennis and take up tennis lessons whenever and wherever you want. Tennis coaches will be happy to fit you in and take your tennis game to the next level, LA-style!
So why on earth would I write about this?
The Los Angeles real estate market is growing and I just listed some very good reasons explaining why someone would want to move there. In other words, if the celebrities, sun, opportunities, and luxury do not go away anytime soon, LA is set to be a major hotspot for both people looking to move and tourists. This all came to me one day a couple of months ago and I knew I had to jump in now before it was too late (it would have been more beneficial 8 years ago). Now, I’m not saying drop everything and buy real estate in LA, what I am saying is it is important to always be looking for prospects, and weighing your options.
Also, don’t be quick to believe the hyped rumors about markets. This study shows that the market is not actually collapsing in LA, despite what many believe.
Check out this video about the housing market for more detail: