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The Mid-Summer Pulse: The market is active. Buyers are simply being more particular about what they’ll pay for. Full disclosure, I took the part above - “The market is active. Buyers are simply being more particular about what they’ll pay for” - from a newsletter I received from an agent in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I also discussed the same topic last week with an agent in Bend, Oregon,...

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...

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,...

This week’s fires are a chilling reminder that emergencies can strike without warning, whether due to natural disasters, power outages, or unexpected crises. One of the most effective ways to stay safe and be ready for the unexpected is by having a Go-Bag — a portable emergency kit filled with essential supplies that can sustain you and your family for at least 72 hours. Here's what you should include...

How’s the market? Overall, the market is slow, but steady.  Slow because we have seen a drop off in the number of homes for sale, and therefore closings, when compared to the past few years. Steady because well priced properties continue to sell, some with multiple offers. Sales activity has slowed in recent weeks but that is typical for this time of year, especially in an election year.  On...

(3 minute read) We are just past the half year mark and when it comes to South Bay real estate, I have some upbeat news for homeowners and hopeful buyers. To begin with, prices, inventory levels, and sales volume increased compared to last year at this time. For buyers the good news is interest rates are showing signs of stabilizing and the month's supply of inventory has increased across most micro...

EGBOK Does anyone remember this saying? "Everything's Gonna Be OK" was coined by the "Ken and Bob Company" morning radio program on KABC-AM Los Angeles, California (on the air from 1973–1990). I tell my kids this when they are stressed about something, and it applies to today in many ways as well. Sure, there are some scary things out there, but the world has been through worse. In terms of Real Estate,...

2024 Palos Verdes Market Forecast Real estate prices are expected to rise 2-4% but huge gains are unlikely due to challenges with housing affordability to all but the very top end of the market Sales volume is expected to continue to remain below normal levels, but improve compared to 2023 Owners looking to “right-size” will continue to seek one level homes  Millennial demand is not...