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What's My Westlake Village Home Worth Right Now? Reading the 22% Price Surge Correctly

Westlake Village's median hit $2.08M, up 22% YoY, with homes selling at 100.1% of list in 36 days. Get your exact number with a free instant home valuation.

Real Estate News

LA's Mansion Tax Is Hurting the People It Was Supposed to Help. It Should Be Repealed.

A 2026 report cited by the California Post found LA's Measure ULA mansion tax blocked 9,100 homes and 16,650 jobs — hurting the renters it was meant to help. Stephen White on why repeal is the only fix.

Real Estate News

Why Luxury Homes Sell in 19 Days in San Francisco and 58 in Los Angeles

California's two luxury capitals split in 2026: San Francisco sales surged 14.7% while Los Angeles fell 7.3%. The 19-day versus 58-day gap comes down to supply and demand running in opposite directions.

Moving to Calabasas: The Relocation Guide for Luxury Buyers

A luxury buyer's relocation guide to Calabasas: neighborhoods from Mulwood to The Oaks, schools, commute realities, plus September 2026 market data for buyers.

How to Price a Luxury Home in a Market Where Buyers Have the Leverage

LA luxury sellers are cutting prices. A data-driven look at how to price a luxury home when buyers hold the leverage, and the five-part framework I use with my sellers.

Will Mortgage Rates Ever Hit 3% Again? My Honest Take

The number one question in real estate right now, answered with real data: why 3% rates happened, why they left, and what 2027 and 2028 look like for buyers and sellers.

Mortgage Rates Today: What Southern California Buyers and Sellers Should Know Now

As of September 16, 2026, the 30-year fixed averages 6.76% in Freddie Mac's weekly survey and sits above 7% on daily indexes after the Fed's first rate hike since 2023. Southern California buyers face higher payments but less competition; sellers should price precisely and consider a rate buydown.

The Seller's Playbook for Beverly Hills: Presenting a Trophy Property in a Market That Rewards Precision

In Beverly Hills, where the sale-to-list ratio is 100.7% and the top tier hit $10.28M (up 12.8% YoY), precise pricing and flawless presentation outperform inflated asking prices every time.

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Selling an Estate Privately in Lake Sherwood or Bell Canyon: What Discreet Sellers Need to Know

Selling privately in Lake Sherwood or Bell Canyon means pairing real market data with a curated, invitation-only buyer network, not a public listing. A private consultation is the right first step.