Why January is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home in 2026

Why January is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home in 2026

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and like any major purchase, timing can make a world of difference. If you’re dreaming of owning a place in 2026, mark your... Read more »
L.A. wildfire-scarred businesses are still stuck in the aftermath

L.A. wildfire-scarred businesses are still stuck in the aftermath

The charred remains of the historic Pacific Palisades Business Block cast a shadow over a once-bustling shopping district along West Sunset Boulevard. Empty lots littered with debris and ash line the street... Read more »
Does Santa Monica need another Trader Joe’s?

Does Santa Monica need another Trader Joe’s?

Trader Joe’s has purchased a former drugstore in Santa Monica, paving the way for a fourth location in the seaside city for the popular grocer. The retailer paid $22 million this month... Read more »
Housing Market Distress Mounts as Foreclosure Activity Rises for Ninth Month in a Row

Housing Market Distress Mounts as Foreclosure Activity Rises for Ninth Month in a Row

The U.S. housing market is showing clear signs of strain, with foreclosure filings increasing year-over-year for the ninth consecutive month, signaling a troubling shift for many homeowners and a potential inflection point... Read more »
The first home has been rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades Fire

The first home has been rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades Fire

Less than a year after 6,822 structures burned in the Palisades fire, the first rebuilding project has reached the finish line in Pacific Palisades: a two-story showcase home in the 900 block... Read more »
L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing

L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing

During her first week in office three years ago, Mayor Karen Bass issued a sweeping directive to speed up affordable housing applications. Now, that plan is permanent. The L.A. City Council unanimously... Read more »
Pending homes sales rise for a fourth straight month

Pending homes sales rise for a fourth straight month

Despite rising mortgage rates through much of 2024, recent indications show growing boldness among homebuyers heading into the new year. A report released Monday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed... Read more »
Consumer Sentiment Rises for Fifth Straight Month in December — RISMedia

Consumer Sentiment Rises for Fifth Straight Month in December — RISMedia

The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index improved for the fifth consecutive month in December, rising about 3% to its highest reading in seven months. A surge in buying conditions for durables... Read more »
The month in reverse mortgage rates: November 2024

The month in reverse mortgage rates: November 2024

People often disregard reverse mortgages as being too complex. However, I argue they are simply unfamiliar. When explained properly, borrowers can easily understand the concept of a reverse mortgage. However, the loan... Read more »
Consumer Sentiment Rises for Fifth Straight Month in December — RISMedia

Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly for 3rd Month — RISMedia

How are consumers feeling overall, and how does that translate to a real estate sale? The question is multifaceted, but asking it could be key to learning where buyers stand as the... Read more »