DEALS AND DELAYS PART TWO: MORE FACTORS THAT CAN STALL A SALE
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If you read my Deals & Delays Part One, you’ll know there are a lot of circumstances that can hold up a home sale. OK that’s the bad news. The good news? An experienced real estate agent can help you navigate these potential pitfalls and keep the process… Read More
How Will Prop 37 Help Future Home Buyers?
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Proposition 37 is on the ballot this November, and if passed, it could help California home buyers purchase a property. So, what does Prop 37 actually propose? Under Proposition 37, California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) would be able to sell up to $25 billion in revenue bonds, according… Read More
How to Keep Your Electricity Bills from Skyrocketing During a Heat Wave
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It’s been in the mid-to upper-90s all month here in Los Angeles County, though it’s finally cooling to the low 80s this week. We definitely experienced a heat wave for most of July and early August, which impacted open house attendance. I was in Encino over the weekend where… Read More
Emotion vs. Fair-market Value: The Psychology of Pricing a Home
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Recently, I listened to a podcast by the wonderful Steven Thomas of Reports on Housing that discussed the importance of and factors behind pricing in today’s market. No longer are we in the same kind of residential real estate marketplace we experienced from 2020 through the first half of… Read More
New Report Reveals Senior Home Equity Reaches Record High
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Good News to Plan for the Golden Years Since 2000, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has been keeping track of senior home values and trends in senior home equity. NRMLA’s recently released RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index, a quarterly measure of key benchmarks and figures, revealed housing… Read More
Summer Houses: What’s Happening in the Los Angeles Market?
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I recently listened to an episode of the wonderful Steven Thomas’ podcast, “Let’s Talk Housing, “moderated by Brennen Thomas. Below, I’ve summarized my key takeaways and thoughts about the brilliant market analysis Steven shared. Inventory and Demand Right now, there’s been a surge in inventory across the… Read More
No Longer Living Rent-Free: Gen Z Takes Up Record Share of the Real Estate Market
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Gen Z accounted for 1 in 5 purchase rate locks during Q2 2026, or a 20% share of the U.S. marketplace, according to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. This was a record number for the generation and a clear indication that the mortgage market’s center is shifting to encompass more and… Read More
From Beige to Bold: What Color Should You Use for Your Home?
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Did you know that there are certain colors that can elevate the interior and exterior spaces of your home? Designers generally agree that these hues fall into two categories: neutral and rich. In the neutral category you have your warm whites, your gentle beiges, your luxurious creams and in… Read More
Fire Insurance and Homeowners Insurance: What You Need to Know
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As homeowners still grapple with complications from the tragic Los Angeles fires, the topic of fire insurance has taken center stage, especially for those purchasing homes in L.A. It’s important to note that most insurance policies aren’t transferrable, and sellers typically need to purchase new policies. There’s a common misconception that… Read More
What to Upgrade in a Brand-new Home (and What to Leave Alone)
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Written by Guest Blogger Andrea Needham You’ve just moved into a sparkling new house—the walls are crisp, the flooring unscuffed, and everything smells like possibility. But even with all the shine, something’s … off. Maybe it’s the kitchen layout that already feels clumsy, or the living room lighting… Read More