The Guides
A Blog About LA Real Estate
Practical guides, honest market takes, and neighborhood breakdowns for buyers, sellers, and anyone trying to figure out where to land in Los Angeles.
Real-world advice from someone who lives here, works here, and has bought, sold, and renovated homes across the Valley.
Small-Lot Home or Duplex: Which Makes More Sense in Sherman Oaks?
Small lot home or Duplex Los Angeles
When Building Two Homes in LA Makes More Sense Than One
Pic of two homes on one lot in Los Angeles
Is Buying a Rental Property in the Valley Still Worth It?
A pic of a rental home in the San Fernando Valley, and is it still worthy it?
SB-9 Explained for San Fernando Valley Homeowners, In Plain English
A pic of a San Fernando Valley lot, explaining SB9
What Makes a Lot Good for an ADU in Los Angeles
What makes a good lot for an ADU in Los Angeles, pic of an ADU.
What Homeowners Get Wrong About Building an ADU for Rental Income
Home in the San Fernando Valley with an ADU.
Where Buyers Are Moving Within the Valley Right Now
Map of the San Fernando Valley, depicting where buyers are moving in July 2026
Why List Price Is No Longer the Most Important Number
House in Encino, with info explaining why listing price is no longer the most important number
How Inventory Levels Predict Price Movement in LA
Pic of an LA home and graph of low inventory levels
Why Some Streets in Sherman Oaks Sell Faster Than Others
Map of Sherman Oaks describing why some homes sell more than others
How to Prepare a Home on a Busy Street to Still Sell for Top Dollar
Home for sale in a busy LA Street
How to Relaunch a Stale Listing Without Looking Desperate
Picture of a dark console table with a light vase and a stack of books explaining how to re-launch a style listing on a picture in a photo frame
The $50K Pricing Mistake That Costs Sellers Way More
Picture of a cup of coffee on a neutral living room space and a desk with a piece of paper explaining the $50,000 price mistake that costs sellers way more
When It Actually Makes Sense to Underprice Your Home - The Stragegy.
Picture of a stack of books in a neutral breakfast bar, and picture in a photo frame explaining when it actually makes sense to underprice your home
Why the First Weekend on Market Matters More Than You Think
Picture of a home with an open house sign, displaying home for sale luxury upgraded, charming home
What Listing Prep Really Looks Like: A Step-by-Step Timeline
Upgraded living room in Sherman Oaks
The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home in Los Angeles
A list of the hidden cost of selling your home in Los Angeles on a desk with a white Tray holding keys to a home
Why Zillow Estimates Mislead Sellers (And Cost You Thousands)
Picture of a residential street in Los Angeles or the San Fernando Valley with palm trees and a crosswalk
Why Your Home Didn't Sell the First Time (And How to Fix It)
Picture of a white modern house entrance in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley
Pre-Listing Inspections: Worth It or Overkill?
Inspector carrying out pre-listing inspections of a crawlspace in Los Angeles