Real Estate & Mortgage
DIMITRI LEKKOS Lekkos Builder Group 310-729-4955
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ekkos Builder Group designs and builds single family homes on spec or for clients in the Los Angeles area. Owner Dimitri Lekkos has worked in the industry for five years.
What trends do you foresee for the 2016 real estate market in Southern California?
“I see a big buying trend happening from the beginning until the middle of the year because of the low rates and anticipation of additional interest rate increases. With the global economy going through some adjustments it’s very difficult to forecast how all of this will play out until the end of the year. Here in LA, supply and demand is on the short side. A lot of people sold their homes, taking advantage of the increase in value their homes have taken in the past few years; they are now in short-term rentals looking for that right house.”
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VENTURA BLVD, FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
What would you like potential clients to know about your team?
“There is a lot of thought that goes into everything you see in one my homes. All the spaces, materials, colors, fixtures, etc. are worked and reworked until I find that perfect balance that creates the fluidity and elegance I’m looking for. This results in that ‘wow factor’ you feel when walking into the home for the first time. I get tremendous satisfaction when it all comes together at the end, seeing the vision brought to that level. It’s a great feeling.”
What is the biggest challenge facing your clients today? How do you help them with those challenges?
“Designing a home that fits the living style and aesthetic they desire. I spend a lot of time in planning stages thinking about the layout and flow of the home. It’s important that everyone has their own space and is also
able to be together in common areas that are functional, elegant and inviting. In each of my homes, I strive to fuse the aesthetic with the practical for a result that’s ultimately both pleasing and comfortable.”
How important is integrity when working in this industry? “Your word is all you have. You must stand by it, especially in the business of construction, which—let’s be honest—doesn’t have the highest rating on the integrity scale.”
FAST FACT When he’s not at work, Dimitri enjoys working on art pieces, exploring exotic locales, catching a wave or enjoying a great Cabernet from his wine cellar.
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