“Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.”  Warren Buffett Based on a detailed review of the South Bay Real Estate Market,  I believe we are coming into a window of buying opportunities that we have not seen in several years.  The three key indicators that support my belief include the following: Days on Market have increased nearly 40% from a year prior; Months...

Without fail, another year has whizzed by! As I close out this year’s files and plan for the year ahead, I find myself grateful for so many things, especially the support and trust so many have placed in me this year. Before I dive into the year end market report, I want to wish each of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year! 2025 has been a bit of a rollercoaster, starting with...

Fun things to do in the South Bay this December The holidays are hard to beat, especially when the weather in Southern California still allows us to spend much of the time outdoors. This year I thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite holiday outings around the South Bay and Palos Verdes, most requiring just a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, and friends and family to enjoy it with.  (Click...

(Reposted from Exchange Resources) They say that in life only two things are certain: death and taxes. Savvy investors, however, have been given the means to avoid the latter in certain real estate transactions.  Prior to 2005, real estate was classified as either an investment or a primary residence. Upon the sale of property, different tax breaks were available depending on how the property was...

Rate talk seems to permeate almost every real estate article and conversation these days. (I wrote about rates in a blog post last month so for those that want to get a better understanding, I’ll refer you to that post). No doubt rates are important, but rates are only part of what is driving the current real estate market. Right now it’s all about affordability, motivation, and quality inventory....

School is back, football and soccer games fill the schedules, and it still feels like summer out there.  When I was lifeguarding, I used to refer to September as "Resident's Month" - that rare time when you still have summer weather without the crowds.  So I hope you get a few moments to enjoy Resident's Month, wherever you call home.  Now on to the latest South Bay/PV Market Update.... Summer closed...

There’s been a lot of talk about the Fed lately, especially in the courts as battle lines are drawn between President Trump and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in the courts. While that is far over my ability to make any meaningful comments about, what I can tell is this, it’s all about the spread. I’m not talking shmears on your bagel, but rather the spread between the 10-year Treasury yield and...

Real Estate Related News: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the comprehensive tax and spending bill passed on July 4th, includes an update on several real estate related provisions; here are two I want to focus on for now. SALT Deduction Cap Increase - State And Local Taxes were previously capped at $10,000 for qualified households. But with the OBBBA, the SALT cap jumps 400% to $40,000/year for households...

With the first quarter of 2025 in the books and plenty of news headlines to keep things interesting, I figure it’s a good time to check in on where we are in the market and how things are looking for the remainder of 2025. The first quarter has been anything but normal - if normal even exists anymore! From tariff policies to DOGE and Musk, Trump 2.0 has captured his market share of media attention,...

I’ve been asked numerous times to help friends create a training program for the upcoming endurance paddling season. While my background is traditional paddleboard racing, the basic principles are the same when it comes to preparing for any endurance race season. By borrowing from running and triathlon training programs and working closely with my doctor to see the metabolic effects of the training...