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The Most Expensive Mortgage in America Is the One You Already Have

The SoCal Brief · Vol. 19 · May 19, 2026 Why 80% of homeowners feel "stuck," and what it means for our market. Ask anyone at a dinner party right now whether they'd move if they could, and you'll…

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Rick Caruso Bought the Sherwood Lake Club. Here Is Why That Matters to Locals.

Conejo Valley Luxury Market Report Rick Caruso Bought the Sherwood Lake Club. Here Is Why That Matters to Locals. The biggest local development story of 2026 has quietly landed in our backyard, and…

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Why Calabasas Homes Are Sitting 71 Days on Market, And the One Pricing Strategy That Can Cut That in Half

If you're a Calabasas homeowner watching the market shift week by week and wondering whether to list now or wait, here's the number that should be on your refrigerator: 71 days. That's the current…

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30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate, Climbing Two Weeks Straight

Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey · Week of May 1, 2026 Chart by Stephen White / Christie's International Real Estate. Source data: Freddie Mac PMMS. Mortgage Rates Just Climbed to…

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Meta’s 10% Workforce Cut, What It Signals for the Housing Market

Why This Matters More for Real Estate Than Most People Realize On April 23, Meta quietly told the world that 8,000 of its employees will be laid off on May 20, roughly 10% of the company. Add in…

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Refined Living Behind the Gates of Lake Sherwood

2443 Swanfield Court, Lake Sherwood 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,300sf | 3 Car Garage 3,495,000.00 Tucked behind the gates of the prestigious Lake Sherwood community, this elegant end-unit townhouse offers…

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Just Sold!

https://youtu.be/aCOO_ctXQYA?si=mgZ4dO16ryI2Yq2z The Story Behind the Sale Some homes sell in days… others require patience, strategy, and the right timing.This beautiful home in Lake Sherwood is a…

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The Return of Seller Incentives: A Subtle Shift in Today’s Market

In today’s evolving real estate market, a quiet shift is beginning to take place, one that both buyers and sellers should pay close attention to. Seller incentives are making a comeback. After years…

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What the $470M Graffiti Towers Deal Really Signals

For years, the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza towers, widely known as Downtown Los Angeles’ “Graffiti Towers”, stood as a symbol of stalled development and urban uncertainty. This week, that narrative…