BuildersUpdate pay-at-closing model targets builders’ marketing risk

BuildersUpdate pay-at-closing model targets builders’ marketing risk

BuildersUpdate.com has rolled out a “pay upon performance” model that shifts new-home marketing costs from upfront spend to a flat fee due only when a sale closes, aiming squarely at builders’ growing... Read more »
West Hollywood Duplex Proposed for Multifamily Redevelopment

West Hollywood Duplex Proposed for Multifamily Redevelopment

More multifamily housing is poised to rise in West Hollywood.  Shoreham Capital has proposed replacing a duplex at 8760 Shoreham Drive with a new six-story building containing 22 one- and two-bedroom units... Read more »
Meticulously Restored 1938 Printing Press House Hits the Market in San Francisco for .3 Million

Meticulously Restored 1938 Printing Press House Hits the Market in San Francisco for $1.3 Million

It’s rare to find a property that is not only a pristine private residence, but also a living work of art that stands as a tribute to times gone by and serves... Read more »
Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs

Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs

Weekly pending sales Pending home sales data provides a week-to-week perspective, though results can be affected by holidays and short-term fluctuations. The last six weeks have shown positive yearly growth. However, the... Read more »
Altadena Homeowners Association Sues Resident Post-Fire

Altadena Homeowners Association Sues Resident Post-Fire

An Altadena homeowners association is going to court over a controversial special assessment issued in the wake of the Eaton fire. The gated Altadena community lost 52 of its 272 homes in... Read more »
The New Summer 2026 Hot Spots That Are About To See a Surge in Visitors

The New Summer 2026 Hot Spots That Are About To See a Surge in Visitors

We’re only a week into spring, but people are already booking their summer travel and leading the way in reservations isn’t a beach town. AirDNA—a firm that compiles and analyzes Vrbo and Airbnb data—recently identified the... Read more »
Washington just banned noncompetes. Will other states follow suit?

Washington just banned noncompetes. Will other states follow suit?

Under the law, noncompete agreements will be unenforceable for Washington-based workers and businesses starting on the effective date. Employers will be barred from entering into new agreements and must notify current and... Read more »
Downtown LA Tower Finds Buyer After Brookfield Default

Downtown LA Tower Finds Buyer After Brookfield Default

Brookfield’s Bank of America Plaza office tower in Downtown Los Angeles found a buyer from inside the building.  Capital Group entered an agreement to buy the 55-story building at 333 South Hope... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Surge as Spring Selling Season Approaches—Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know

Mortgage Rates Surge as Spring Selling Season Approaches—Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know

Mortgage rates jumped 16 basis points last week, their largest single-week increase in nearly a year, putting additional pressure on homebuyers already navigating a challenging market. The three-week climb marks the steepest... Read more »
DeCaro Auctions expands executive team

DeCaro Auctions expands executive team

DeCaro Auctions has expanded its executive team as the luxury real estate auction firm seeks to grow its international platform. The appointments come after Mario Vargas was recently named CEO. “Luxury auctions... Read more »