How to Win a Competitive Offer Situation in L.A.’s Split Personality Market

If you’ve been monitoring the L.A. market, you’ve probably noticed something strange: it’s a market with two personalities. Some homes are sitting quietly for 60…

Where Mortgage Rates May Be Headed Into 2026

After a bumpy two years, the rate picture is finally getting clearer. The headline: economists generally expect modest, gradual easing into 2026, not a return…

Shhhh…. Mortgage Rates Quietly Slide Toward 6%

While most people weren’t watching, mortgage rates slipped to fresh lows this week—marking one of the best opportunities buyers and refinancers have seen all year.…

Celebrating a Quick Sale in One Of Venice’s Most Iconic Buildings

If you’ve spent any time on Main Street in Venice, you know the building I’m talking about—the one with the 30‑foot ballerina clown perched above…

September Happenings

September in Coastal LA signals the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean our neighborhoods go quiet. Instead of tourist‑heavy festivals, this month’s “Between the…

Navigating Tariffs and Supply-Chain Turbulence in 2025 Construction

Let’s talk about why that bathroom remodel just got pricier. In 2025, construction costs in Los Angeles aren’t rising because builders are greedy; they’re rising…

Second Act or Final Bow? The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

If you grew up on the Westside, the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is as much a part of your memory as salt spray and sand…

Marina Del Rey Spotlight: Stoa Wine Bar & Market

Every now and then, something new opens in the Marina that feels like it was made just for us locals—and Stoa Wine Bar & Market…

Crescent Classic: A History of the Iconic Marina City Club Towers

Let’s dive into the history of this iconic harbor-side development, and see how it’s fared from its swinging start to the present day.

Buyer’s Market? Seller’s Market?

Every West Los Angeles homeowner and buyer is asking: what’s happening in the market, and has it shifted to a buyer’s market? The answer is…