New Homebuyers Are Paying a Record ‘Entry Fee’ To Own a Home

New Homebuyers Are Paying a Record ‘Entry Fee’ To Own a Home

It’s not secret that housing is expensive, but what’s less apparent is the widening financial gap between existing homeowners and those looking to gain a foothold in the market.  Since the COVID-19... Read more »
I have an idea to help first-time homebuyers

I have an idea to help first-time homebuyers

Over the past several months, former President Donald Trump has floated a number of ideas aimed at helping Americans buy homes again. Among them are proposals such as 50-year mortgages and other... Read more »
Supervisors Side With Fire Victims in New Protections Vote

Supervisors Side With Fire Victims in New Protections Vote

Los Angeles County is once again hitting pause on rent hikes for Palisades and Eaton fire survivors and furthering protections against evictions. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted... Read more »
How a VA Loan Helped One Family Afford a Bigger Home—and Stay on the Path to Wealth

How a VA Loan Helped One Family Afford a Bigger Home—and Stay on the Path to Wealth

In late 2025, Barbara and Robbie McBroom needed more than a new house. After the death of Robbie’s mother, the couple found themselves stretched across two households, caring for their nephew while... Read more »
Atlantic Avenue leads HECM broker endorsements in January

Atlantic Avenue leads HECM broker endorsements in January

The top 10 HECM brokers for the 12-month period ending in January were led by Florida-based Atlantic Avenue Mortgage, which endorsed 935 HECM loans during the period. It also led all companies... Read more »
Santa Monica Estate Drops Price by 20 Percent

Santa Monica Estate Drops Price by 20 Percent

The most expensive home currently for sale in Santa Monica just took a sizable haircut.  The trophy estate overlooking Riviera Country Club, initially listed last summer for $110 million, is now asking... Read more »
Maui’s Condo Market Heats Up as Single-Family-Home Sales Drop

Maui’s Condo Market Heats Up as Single-Family-Home Sales Drop

While condo sales have recently slumped in Florida, it’s a different story in Hawaii. In February, Maui’s condominium sales surged 25% as buyers leaned toward more affordable options, according to the Realtors®... Read more »
MRED moves to abandon NAR membership requirement

MRED moves to abandon NAR membership requirement

MRED is jointly owned by Realtor associations and brokerage firms. While association owners signed off this week, the policy must still clear other hurdles. Jensen said she will present revised rules and... Read more »
Insurance Remains Top Wildfire Rebuild Roadblock

Insurance Remains Top Wildfire Rebuild Roadblock

Aggravation over wildfire rebuilding roadblocks continues to focus on permitting and insurance, as many cite the latter as the top barrier. Another home completion in the Pacific Palisades’ Alphabet Streets adds to... Read more »
‘Real Housewives’ Star Leah McSweeney’s Lawsuit Against Andy Cohen and Bravo Will Move Forward in Public Courtroom

‘Real Housewives’ Star Leah McSweeney’s Lawsuit Against Andy Cohen and Bravo Will Move Forward in Public Courtroom

“The Real Housewives of New York City” star Leah McSweeney‘s lawsuit against TV personality Andy Cohen and reality network Bravo will continue in federal court after a judge refused to switch the... Read more »