The past year has been a rollercoaster for interest rates, but in recent weeks, we’re finally seeing a bit of relief. As of mid-October 2025, the average 30 year fixed mortgage rate has eased to 6.23%, while the 7/6 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is averaging around 5.72%. Both are down roughly a ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Continue to Drift Lower But What’s Really Driving Them?
San Fernando Valley and Surrounding Areas Real Estate Market Update September 2025
The San Fernando Valley housing market continues its gradual transition from the heated pace of the pandemic years to something more balanced… for many, a bit more complicated. Buyers are seeing the most inventory in over a decade, while sellers are learning that pricing strategy and presentation ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley and Surrounding Areas Real Estate Market Update September 2025
Why Raising the Home Sale Tax Exclusion Is Crucial for Los Angeles – And It Looks Like It’s Finally Coming
When I talk to a potential seller of a property we have to discuss the potential tax consequences. An investment property can use 1031 Exchanges to defer taxes and use the proceeds to upgrade or diversify their real estate holdings. With an owner occupied residence the sale incorporates a limited ... » Learn More about Why Raising the Home Sale Tax Exclusion Is Crucial for Los Angeles – And It Looks Like It’s Finally Coming
New Listing – Spacious Simi Pool Home
Set on a quiet Simi Valley street, this 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,516 sq ft of living space on a 6,500 sq ft lot with pool and patio. The flexible layout includes one bedroom and full bath downstairs, plus an upstairs conversion where one of the four bedrooms has been transformed into a ... » Learn More about New Listing – Spacious Simi Pool Home
Perspective Matters: Why LA Homes Remain a Smart Investment in 2025
Home price growth has been decelerating in 2025. Nationally, appreciation has slowed compared to the red hot years of the pandemic era, but it remains positive in most of the big cities, Los Angeles included. A few metros across the country are seeing modest pullbacks in their price indexes, yet ... » Learn More about Perspective Matters: Why LA Homes Remain a Smart Investment in 2025