We recently sat down with Dr. Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast, to discuss the road ahead for the Southern California economy in 2026. With mixed signals in the media regarding interest rates and labor markets, Schniepp offered a candid and pragmatic outlook that cuts through the noise. His message for the coming year is nuanced: while the broader economy may avoid a recession, the real estate sector faces a flat to moderate year stifled by high int

We recently sat down with Dr. Christopher Thornberg, the founding partner of Beacon Economics, to address a series of questions that are helping us frame our outlook on housing, the economy and the fiscal policies driving it.

To outsiders, Beverly Hills is defined by the paparazzi flashes on Rodeo Drive and the reality TV drama of the Housewives. But to those of us in luxury real estate—and the residents who call this 5.7-square-mile garden city home—Beverly Hills is something far more grounded. It is perhaps meticulously The canopy of "The Flats": Where 100-year-old trees provide a natural ceiling to the world's most manicured neighborhood. managed, safe, and centrally located municipality in Los

We are thrilled to expand our community with dedicated spaces for local networking and specialized investment strategies. At West Los Angeles Real Estate, we know that the key to success in this market isn’t just about what  you know—it’s about who  you know. Real estate is a team sport, and the best deals, partnerships, and insights come from a strong community. That is why we are absolutely bursting with excitement to announce the launch of TWO brand-new Meetup groups  desi

To outsiders, Santa Monica is defined by its world-famous Pier and the bustle of the Third Street Promenade. But to those of us in Southern California real estate—and the residents who call this 8.3-square-mile city home—Santa Monica is something far more significant. It is perhaps the most perfect blend of urban sophistication and relaxed coastal living in the entire country. For the prospective homebuyer, Santa Monica isn't just a zip code; it’s a blue-chip asset. It offers

If you ask a new real estate investor what a Private Money Lender looks for in a deal, they will almost always say the same thing: "High ROI."--- They are wrong.!! While the Return on Investment (ROI) matters, it is not the primary motivator for a private lender. Remember, a lender is not an equity partner. If you make $100,000 profit on a flip, the lender still only makes their agreed-upon interest rate. They don't get the upside. Because they don't share the upside, their o