-billion mega-development in Skid Row clears major hurdle with L.A. officials

$2-billion mega-development in Skid Row clears major hurdle with L.A. officials

A proposed mega-development in downtown Los Angeles, which would replace a cold storage facility with a $2-billion residential and commercial complex, cleared a major hurdle last week when the city Planning Commission... Read more »
Malibu residents flee as international buyers snap up burned-out lots

Malibu residents flee as international buyers snap up burned-out lots

Wood frames are rising from the ashes of burned-out lots in Pacific Palisades, signaling the start of a new era for the fire-torn community. But down the road in Malibu, the scene... Read more »
Banc of California set to change L.A. skyline with downtown expansion

Banc of California set to change L.A. skyline with downtown expansion

Banc of California will raise its profile in downtown Los Angeles by putting its name on top of a skyscraper and nearly doubling the size of its offices. The Los Angeles bank’s... Read more »
Tiny Scotia battles to survive as California’s last company town

Tiny Scotia battles to survive as California’s last company town

SCOTIA — The last time Mary Bullwinkel and her beloved little town were in the national media spotlight was not a happy period. Bullwinkel was the spokesperson for the logging giant Pacific Lumber in... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today Show Cautious Optimism as the New Year Begins

Mortgage Rates Today Show Cautious Optimism as the New Year Begins

The calendar turning to a new year often brings a fresh sense of possibility, and in the mortgage market of 2026, this feeling is palpable, albeit tinged with a dose of realism.... Read more »
Rates Drop to Give a Positive Outlook for New Year

Rates Drop to Give a Positive Outlook for New Year

As we step into January 1st, the question on many minds is: what are today’s mortgage rates doing? It’s fantastic news for potential homebuyers and those looking to refinance. The average 30-year... Read more »
Companies Left California in 2025; Next Year Could Be Worse

Companies Left California in 2025; Next Year Could Be Worse

The march of both residents and companies out of California continued in 2025, including the high‑profile exit of In‑N‑Out Burger to Tennessee.  In‑N‑Out’s president, Lynsi Snyder, cited the difficulty of raising a... Read more »
Mel Gibson Announces He Has Split From Rosalind Ross—1 Year After Losing Their Malibu Mansion in California Wildfires

Mel Gibson Announces He Has Split From Rosalind Ross—1 Year After Losing Their Malibu Mansion in California Wildfires

Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson and his longtime partner, Rosalind Ross, have announced that they have separated after nine years together—almost one year to the day since the actor lost his Malibu mansion... Read more »
This Was The Year Real Estate Content Had To Earn Attention

This Was The Year Real Estate Content Had To Earn Attention

2025 didn’t just give us trends. It gave us tells. From what people searched for at 2 a.m. to the content they rolled their eyes at, this year made one thing clear:... Read more »
The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization

The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization

After housing market cycles defined by extreme shortages, rapid price appreciation and frenetic buyer competition, this year delivered something closer to balance. Inventory climbed meaningfully, price growth flattened and homes took longer... Read more »