November 2, 2026
Field notes
Useful things to know before you decide.
Clear-eyed notes on the Los Angeles market, financing, valuation, and the decisions that come with property.
November 2, 2026
Sales Are Down 9% in LA but Prices Aren't Falling — Here's Why Both Are True
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November 2, 2026
Buying a Home in LA This Winter at 7% Rates: What the Numbers Actually Support
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October 27, 2026
Looking For a Mortgage Rate Buydown in LA? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before You Ask
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October 27, 2026
Price Cut vs. Seller Credit: Which Is Better For Your Closing Costs?
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October 27, 2026
How to Ask For Seller Concessions in 5 Minutes (Even When It Feels Awkward)
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October 20, 2026
Looking for Luxury Homes for Sale in Westwood or Century City? 10 Details to Compare Beyond the Photos
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October 20, 2026
Real Estate Investment Properties vs. High Borrowing Costs: How to Screen LA Deals for Cash Flow
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October 20, 2026
How to Sell My House Fast in Los Angeles: 7 Pricing and Prep Moves That Protect Your Net
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September 29, 2026
LA Market Shift: Prices Are Finally Softening — Why Pricing Accuracy Now Beats Waiting
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October 12, 2026
What Condo Buyers Can Ask For Beyond the Price in Los Angeles
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September 21, 2026
Your LA Home Is Sitting Longer: A Pricing Strategy for a Buyer-Leveraged Market
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October 12, 2026
LA Condos Are the Soft Spot: Why a Record Share of Listings Are Cutting Prices
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September 22, 2026
Residential Property Management in LA: What to Look For Before You Hand Over the Keys
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September 21, 2026
Real Estate Investment Properties in LA: What $114M in Institutional Buying Says About a 7% Market
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September 16, 2026
Priced Out by a 7% Rate? First-Time LA Homebuyer Tips That Still Work This Fall
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September 21, 2026
LA Market Shift: Buyer Leverage Is Back — How to Use Today's 7% Rates Instead of Waiting Them Out
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September 8, 2026
CalHFA Dream For All 2026: What First-Time LA Homebuyers Should Know Before They Start
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September 8, 2026
LA Real Estate Market Shift: What September 2026's Buyer's Market Means for Buyers and Sellers
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September 16, 2026
LA Market Shift: What the Fed's Rate Hike Means for LA Buyers and Sellers
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September 16, 2026
Off-Market Real Estate Listings in LA: Why Some of the Best Homes Never Hit the Market
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September 16, 2026
Luxury Homes for Sale in LA: Why Fewer Deals Are Closing for Bigger Money
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September 16, 2026