‘Herd immunity’: Pushing a coastal community to become fireproof after the Palisades fire

‘Herd immunity’: Pushing a coastal community to become fireproof after the Palisades fire

Sunset Mesa, the scenic neighborhood tucked on a bluff between Malibu and Pacific Palisades, might never be the same in the wake of the Palisades fire. But resident Karen Martinez sees one... Read more »
What Home Sales Shattered Records in 2025?

What Home Sales Shattered Records in 2025?

It may sound like a broken record at this point. A look at 2025’s nine priciest deals had Beverly Hills-based Carolwood Estates’ fingerprints all over them. Six of the nine transactions had... Read more »
Fire survivors can use this new portal to rebuild faster and save money

Fire survivors can use this new portal to rebuild faster and save money

People who lost homes in the Palisades and Eaton fires can now go online to pick vetted residential templates that could save them money and be ready as early as next year.... Read more »
The Salary Needed To Buy a Home in America’s 10 Least Expensive Cities

The Salary Needed To Buy a Home in America’s 10 Least Expensive Cities

Homebuyers are expected to earn enough to cover monthly housing expenses, which can be a heavy financial burden in pricey markets. However, the nation’s most affordable metros demand far lower incomes, giving... Read more »
Housing Tracker: Southern California home values rise slightly in October

Housing Tracker: Southern California home values rise slightly in October

Southern California home prices rose in October, stopping a five-month skid that saw the average home value fall more than $14,000 since April. In October, the average home price across the six-county... Read more »

Home Insurance Is Up Nearly 70%—These Tips Can Help You Save in 2026

As the new year approaches, many homeowners are resolving to save more, and few expenses have surged faster than home insurance.  Premiums have climbed nearly 70% since 2021, with an additional 16%... Read more »
L.A.’s famous ‘Hobbit Houses’ have a new owner. He calls himself the ‘King of Storybook’

L.A.’s famous ‘Hobbit Houses’ have a new owner. He calls himself the ‘King of Storybook’

In the architectural age of minimalism and millennial gray, a wild and whimsical antidote made of old clinker bricks and jumbled shingles sits on a quiet street at the edge of L.A.... Read more »
Can You Really Buy a Home for ? Here’s What Those Listings Mean—and Where You Can Find Them

Can You Really Buy a Home for $1? Here’s What Those Listings Mean—and Where You Can Find Them

The current median list price for a home in the U.S. is $415,000—but, there are hundreds of houses on the market for just $1. Sometimes, listing a home for $1 is simply... Read more »
 Million Santa Monica Home Sale Tops City’s Charts

$23 Million Santa Monica Home Sale Tops City’s Charts

It took until nearly the end of the year, but Santa Monica has a new market leader in 2025. A home at 2555 La Mesa Drive sold for just shy of $23... Read more »
Inside Barry Manilow’s Sprawling Palm Springs Home as He’s Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Inside Barry Manilow’s Sprawling Palm Springs Home as He’s Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Legendary singer Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will need to postpone his scheduled concert dates for surgery. The 82-year-old took to Instagram to share... Read more »