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The Insurance Factor: The New Deal Breaker in California Real Estate

For decades, buyers focused on price, interest rates, and location. In 2026? There’s a new variable quietly killing deals: Homeowners insurance. Across Los Angeles and Ventura County — from West Hills to Calabasas, Woodland Hills to Thousand Oaks — insurance is no longer a routine checkbox. It’s becoming a make-or-break factor in real estate transactions. […]
Buyers, Sellers

The New Normal: What Today’s Real Estate Market Really Looks Like in LA & Ventura County (2026 Update)

If you’ve been following the headlines, you’d think the real estate market is either crashing… or exploding. Neither is true. What we’re experiencing in Los Angeles and Ventura County isn’t a collapse. It’s not a frenzy either. It’s a market correction and recalibration — and this is what I call the new normal. After more […]
Buyers, Sellers

Should I Sell Now or Wait Until Rates Drop?

If you own a home in Los Angeles or Ventura County, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once (or about once a week): Should I sell now—or wait until interest rates come down? It’s a fair question. It’s also one of the most misunderstood ideas in real estate today. Let’s cut through the […]
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Owning a Home vs. Renting: Why Buying Still Wins Long-Term

With rents climbing, interest rates making headlines, and social media pushing the “rent and invest” narrative, many buyers are asking the big question: Is owning a home still worth it in 2026? Short answer: Yes—if you’re thinking long-term. Here’s why owning a home continues to outperform renting, especially in high-demand markets like Los Angeles and […]

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