Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena's burned out lots
Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in. So far, around 145 properties have been sold, 100 are currently listed and dozens are in escrow, the 'Los Angeles Times' reports
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 9
Ernie Carswell & Associates trade Elliman for Sotheby's Realty
The 'Kendra Sells Hollywood' star and long-time Elliman agent said he was attracted to Sotheby's International Realty's stability in an industry that has been in tumult in recent years
by Lillian Dickerson May 30
FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here's why
Despite more than 13K homes destroyed in the wildfires, FEMA's Direct Lease program was never activated. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
Pasadena ADU program offers second shot at affordable housing
Through the program, homeowners can receive up to $225K in 3-year construction loans to finance the design, permitting and overall construction of a new accessory dwelling unit
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 14
Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA's housing shortage
Rents are expected to 'surge,' said CoreLogic's chief economist. How much of a housing shortage the county faces is unknown as families decide in coming months whether they will even stay in LA
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
'Million Dollar Listing' star Josh Flagg leaves Elliman for Compass
The high-profile luxury agent has worked with Douglas Elliman since 2021 and served as a longtime agent with Rodeo Realty before that. He will now align with Compass’s Beverly Hills office
by Ben Verde Mar 13
Midcentury modern gem in Palm Springs hits market for first time
The 1958-built property designed by architect Hugh Kaptur and later renovated by architect Albert Frey is hitting the market for the first time since its completion at $8.75M
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Carmine Sabatella of HGTV's 'Inside Out' joins The Agency
The real estate agent and interior design pro said he was making the move because of The Agency's boutique culture. He has closed more than $300M in sales volume during his career
Compass scoops up high-end SoCal boutique brokerage
DPP Real Estate has more than 175 agents and specializes in architecturally significant properties. Moving forward, the firm will be known as DPP @ Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
3 strategies for scooping up more market share
As a successful agent, naturally, there will a come a time when you'll want to expand into a new area. Here's how one agency approached the endeavor and what the process looked like
by David Parnes AND James Harris Nov 19
With 2 new MLS partnerships, CRMLS now claims 100K Realtors
The Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors and the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors have both voted to use CRMLS for data and tech services
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
The Essential Guide to luxury marketing
The luxury real estate market is highly competitive, but agents who harness technology, the media and their own social networks for marketing can make fortunes
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15
The Agency founder talks expansion, corrects the rumor mill
Mauricio Umansky says the agent count at his Southern California boutique brokerage is actually way up
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Apartment List releases report on LA rent trends
Westwood continues to be city's most expensive neighborhood