If you're a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) customer, you've probably noticed that electricity isn't getting any cheaper. And if you're paying attention to the political discussion surrounding utility rates, particularly during an election cycle, much of the criticism seems to land ... » Learn More about Your LADWP Bill Didn’t Get Expensive Overnight: The LA100 Decisions Behind Rising Electricity Costs
San Fernando Valley Housing Market For September 2026: Sales Slow, Inventory Tightens, and Mortgage Rates Climb
The San Fernando Valley housing market continues to face some significant challenges. Sales activity is slowing, affordability remains a major obstacle, and mortgage interest rates have taken another substantial jump. Interestingly, inventory is also declining, which makes this market a little more ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Market For September 2026: Sales Slow, Inventory Tightens, and Mortgage Rates Climb
Why All the Paperwork? The Reality of a California Real Estate Transaction: It’s Not a Garage Sale
One of the complaints I hear periodically from buyers and sellers is pretty simple: “Why is there so much paperwork?” It’s a fair question. After 40 years of selling real estate and originating mortgage loans in California, I can tell you that the amount of paperwork involved in a real estate ... » Learn More about Why All the Paperwork? The Reality of a California Real Estate Transaction: It’s Not a Garage Sale
Oil, Inflation, the Fed, the National Debt, and Why Mortgage Rates May Stay Higher
If you’ve been watching mortgage rates lately, you’ve probably noticed something: they’re going the wrong direction again. The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped to 7.28% as of October 1, up from 7.03% just one week earlier. A year ago, it was 6.34%. There are obviously a lot of ... » Learn More about Oil, Inflation, the Fed, the National Debt, and Why Mortgage Rates May Stay Higher
Lakefront Living in the Heart of Calabasas
Rare opportunity for lakeside living in the highly desirable Las Villas community of Calabasas. Ideally positioned directly on Calabasas Lake, this spacious 2,485 sq. ft. two story townhome offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and beautiful lake views from both the interior and expansive rear patio.The ... » Learn More about Lakefront Living in the Heart of Calabasas