After a strong year, luxury is poised for strategic shifts in 2025
In 2024, NYC was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10M+. Various luxury brokerage reports show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
2nd LA real estate agent charged with price gouging
Lar Sevan Chouljian of Team Rock Properties in Glendale allegedly offered a family who evacuated the Eaton Fire a rental whose asking price exceeded its original price by more than 50%
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
Trump signs water order in California, seeks to add conditions
The president signed an executive order instructing the US Bureau of Reclamation to direct more water through the Central Valley Project and potentially withhold aid if the state didn't comply
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Most wildfire victims won't return to Palisades, Josh Altman says
Former 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate agent Josh Altman predicts that nearly 70% of Pacific Palisades residents won't return to rebuild following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 27
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage
The reality TV stars are suing the city for its failure 'to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,' which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the wildfire
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue
Mike Kobeissi said district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the landlord had rented out the property at a reduced rate once it became known the renters were wildfire victims
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees
Agents have drawn on all their resources to play 'matchmaker' to place people who don't need to use 2nd homes with those who need housing. Results are mixed, but it's working for some
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 17
Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims
Real estate professionals aren't just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jan 17
Wildfires don't discriminate, but people do. Fight back with fairness
As real estate first responders, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, let us be mindful to fight fire with fairness and fair housing in mind
by Lee Davenport Jan 17
LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 
Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced 'Santa Ana Fury' in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation
by Brad Inman Jan 16
California governor warns off 'predatory' investors amid wildfires
Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to stop speculators from making unsolicited, undervalued offers to homeowners. Violators face a $1K fine, up to 6 months in jail
by Marian McPherson Jan 15