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By Bandele Oguntomilade, Top REALTOR, Your Woodland Hills Real Estate Agent 818-825-6996
(Bogun Realty and Luxury Homes)
OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY + SUNDAY 1-4PM Property:                               10425 Larwin Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311Virtual Tour:                          www.10425Larwin.comOffered At:                              $599,000Call:                                           818-825-6996 Property Description: Most Affordable 4 Bedroom Home in Chatsworth Rockpointe Community! CALL 818-825-6996.  www.10425Larwin.comOFFER DEADLINE is 5pm Tuesday 7-21-26. First time on market in almost 30 years! Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire the most affordable 2138sf, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with attached-direct-access 2-car garage in the aspirational and most coveted Chatsworth Community of Rockpointe.  Key features include open concept, light and airy interior, separate family room from the for...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Opening Day at the Del Mar Horse Races Horse racing enthusiasts are no doubt eagerly anticipating the 2026 thoroughbred racing season coming soon to the Del Mar Racetrack. Opening Day is this Friday July 17th. Thoroughbred racing at the Del Mar Racetrack at the Del Mar Fairgrounds will run through Monday September 7th. Races take place Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with the exception that there are races on Monday (Labor Day) September 1st. Here’s the full calendar of events and races.  Horse racing at Del Mar is a favorite summer event for many area residents and visitors. There are plenty of fans from around Southern California and way beyond. Thoroughbred racing has been popular at the Del Mar racetrack for decades, with large crowds and plenty of famous, and not so...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for June 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from May and 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports commonly tend to be generalized. As a result, they do not reflect the local housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will enable you to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 122 homes sold in Carlsbad in June (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), an i...
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By Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR, REALTOR and Broker, Notary
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
Join your neighbors for an evening of great music, delicious food, and community fun at Troon Community Park! 📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Troon Community Park 🎸 Featuring Live Music by JJ Dawg 🍖 Food Vendors:Drews BrewPin Pin Ice Cream Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with live entertainment and great food.By attending, you'll be supporting local musicians and small businesses that help make this community event special year after year.Come hungry, bring your dancing shoes, and enjoy a wonderful evening with your Eagle Ridge neighbors!We can't wait to see you there!
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By Mayra Espinosa Realtor San Mateo Pacifica Homes, San Mateo County Real Estate | Buy | Sell | Invest
(Mayra Espinosa Broker- Realtor - CA DRE# 01468791| Call 650-996-8961| CA DRE#01878277)
 Should you wait for the market to bottom out? Is it a Good Time to Buy Now?Many local buyers across the Peninsula are sitting on the sidelines right now, wondering if now is a good time to buy a house in Pacifica or if they should wait for the broader housing market to hit rock bottom. Whether you are searching for a home in the coastal hills, looking at family neighborhoods in Daly City, San Bruno, and Colma, or exploring the unique markets of Brisbane and South San Francisco—the celebrated capital of Genentech and the birthplace of biotechnology—the temptation to time the market perfectly is completely understandable. However, trying to catch the exact bottom of the real estate market is a risky strategy that often ends up costing buyers significantly more in the long run.The Problem...
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
What Does $500,000, $750,000, and $1,000,000 Actually Buy You in Lake Arrowhead, CA?By Jason Crawford | California Real Estate Broker | Crawford Realty Group | DRE #01325837If you are thinking about buying a home in Lake Arrowhead, California, one of the first questions you are going to ask is: what does my budget actually get me up here?It is a fair question and it deserves a real answer, not a glossy marketing pitch, but an honest, on-the-ground look at what three different price points actually look like in the Lake Arrowhead real estate market right now.I am Jason Crawford. I am a California Real Estate Broker, a full-time Lake Arrowhead resident, and the host of the Living in Lake Arrowhead YouTube channel. I did not move up here to sell real estate from a distance. I live here. I ...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
The Conforming Loan Limit Question Every First-Time Buyer AsksAnaheim Hills’ median sale price of $1,178,000 sits below the 2026 Orange County conforming loan limit of $1,249,125.That gap matters because it keeps conventional conforming financing on the table for many first-time buyers here, as long as the loan amount, not the purchase price, stays under the limit.FHA or Conventional: The Real Trade-OffFHA tends to open the door with a lower down payment and more flexible credit requirements, but the mortgage insurance follows the loan for most terms.Conventional conforming financing often requires stronger credit and a larger upfront down payment, but it allows mortgage insurance to be removed once enough equity builds.We remind our buyer clients that the lower down payment option is n...
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By Ken & Ari Walker - Husband & Wife Team, Your Direct Private Money Source
(Pacific Direct Mortgage)
Your deal is good. Your credit is good. Your bank still said no.If you own rental properties in California and have tried to add another one through a conventional lender, you may have already hit this wall. Not because anything went wrong, but because the loan product you are using was never designed for someone in your position.Here is what happens: Conventional lenders calculate your debt-to-income ratio using every mortgage you currently carry. The rental income from those properties only partially offsets what shows up as debt on paper. By the time you apply for a third or fourth purchase, your DTI has often climbed past the 43% - 45% threshold that most banks require, regardless of how well the properties are performing. The deals are sound. The financing structure just has a ceil...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
Why the Conforming Loan Limit Drives the Bridge-vs-Sell-First CallFor agents working with move-up buyers in Anaheim, the conversation about bridge loans, HELOCs, and sell-first strategies almost always comes back to one number: the Orange County conforming loan limit of $1,249,125.Anaheim's median sale price is $948,000, well under that limit. But once a client trades up in price and reduces their down payment, the next loan amount can quickly cross into jumbo territory, and that changes everything about DTI, reserves, and how competitive their offer can be.The Math Worth Walking Through With ClientsA move-up buyer targeting a next home around $1,469,000 with 10% down lands on a loan amount of $1,322,100, solidly jumbo. The same buyer at $1,560,000 with 20% down comes in at $1,248,000, ...
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By Inna Ivchenko, REALTOR® | Residential & Commercial
(Equity Union )
While many people know me for residential real estate, I also represent commercial clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County.Recently, I completed two industrial warehouse leases for repeat clients who needed larger facilities to support their growing businesses. • Glendale, CA – 10,000+ SF flex/warehouse space leased on a 3-year term with a 3-year renewal option.• Temple City, CA – 10,000+ SF warehouse leased on a 3-year term with a 3-year renewal option.My role extended well beyond finding the right space. I guided my clients through every stage of the process—from identifying suitable properties and conducting thorough property inspections to negotiating repairs and securing several months of free rent during the move-in period. The result was lower initial occupancy costs an...
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By Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR, REALTOR and Broker, Notary
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
🤠 Line Dancing ThursdaysRSVP for weekly Line Dancing lessons!When: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Where: Pool Clubhouse PatioFeaturing Eagle Ridge resident instructor “Dirty Boot Dave”All ages are welcome. Eagle Ridge residents and their families are invited to join the fun.RSVP to Dave:Email: dirtybootdave@outlook.comInstagram: @dirtybootdave 
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By Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR, REALTOR and Broker, Notary
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
GET READY FOR MUSIC IN THE PARK! 🎶Join your neighbors for an evening of great music, delicious food, and community fun at Troon Community Park!📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Troon Community Park🎸 Featuring Live Music by JJ Hawg🍖 Food Vendors: Drews Brew Nino’s Ice Cream  Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with live entertainment and great food.By attending, you'll be supporting local musicians and small businesses that help make this community event special year after year.Come hungry, bring your dancing shoes, and enjoy a wonderful evening with your Eagle Ridge neighbors!We can't wait to see you there!
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By Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR, REALTOR and Broker, Notary
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
Aqua Aerobics  –  Get ready to make a splash!  Today, Monday, July 6, we are offering a special AquaZumba class featuring resident instructor Verona (Vee). Please note: This will be the last AquaZumba class for the 2026 season. 📅 Mondays at 6:00 PM📍 Eagle Ridge Community Pool 2026 Schedule: July 6 – AquaZumba July 13 – AquaFitness July 20 – AquaFitness July 27 – AquaFitness  Please continue to check the weekly community email updates for any schedule changes or additional class announcements.Questions? Contact: recreation@eagleridgehoa.usWe look forward to seeing you at the pool!
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home? Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Sales for June 2026 It’s important that serious buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have current information about local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell a home this information will enable you to make informed buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand affect selling and buying in several ways, including the pricing, amount of buyer competition, and marketing time. It’s important to understand how local market conditions can affect your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s discuss YOUR real estate plans now! Read More About Cardiff-by-the-Sea: Cardiff by the Sea – Quintessential Beach Community Like to Walk? Live in the Walking District in Cardiff ...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
Why This Comes Up More Than You'd ThinkAny of us who work North Orange County listings long enough will eventually get the call: a couple separating who needs a neutral hand on their La Habra home while their attorneys sort out the rest. It is not a typical listing, and it should not be treated like one.The first decision in these situations is almost never about staging or pricing. It is whether one spouse keeps the property or both parties sell. One tax factor can shift that math more than people expect: California may exclude a qualifying interspousal transfer of property from property-tax reassessment, allowing the retaining spouse to keep the existing Prop 13 base-year value. Sell and buy elsewhere; the base generally resets to current prices. That distinction belongs to the client...
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By Ken & Ari Walker - Husband & Wife Team, Your Direct Private Money Source
(Pacific Direct Mortgage)
I think we have all been watching the California housing market and waiting for it to take a breath, but of course, it just set another record instead!The story underneath this headline is more interesting than the number itself. The market is not rising evenly, it’s splitting in two, and where you sit in that divide matters a lot right now.According to the California Association of REALTORS, the statewide median hit $930,260 in May, the second consecutive record. At the top end, things are moving fast! A record 38.5% of all statewide sales were million-dollar homes, with transactions in the 1 million to 2 million ranges up 8.2% year-over-year, and above 2 million was up 8.5%.  And that segment of the market is not slowing down.The “mid market” is a different story however. Homes priced...
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By Wendy Rawley, Straight Talk. Clear Guidance. Real Results.
(The Wendy Rawley Team)
The Conforming Loan Limit Question Every Placentia Buyer Should Ask FirstAs agents working with first-time buyer clients in Placentia, we keep coming back to one number: the Orange County conforming loan limit of $1,249,125.With Placentia's current median sale price at $1,174,000 and homes moving in a median of 36 days, many purchases still fall under that conforming threshold. But here's what we remind every buyer we work with: it's the loan amount, not the sale price, that determines whether a purchase stays conventional conforming or crosses into jumbo territory.FHA vs. Conventional: A Framework, Not a FormulaFHA and conventional loans solve different problems for different buyers. FHA tends to fit buyers with limited down payment savings or credit still building. Conventional financ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Aloha Plunge in Carlsbad is July 18th  Don’t miss a great opportunity to celebrate the 2026 summer season with the Aloha Plunge on Saturday July 18th, from 5 to 8 PM. It’s a fun event for all ages! The Aloha Plunge takes place as always at the Alga Norte Community Park Aquatics Center. Alga Norte Community Park is at 6565 Alicante Road, at the corner of Poinsettia Lane, in the La Costa area of Carlsbad. The Aloha Plunge is limited to 500 attendees and registrations typically fill up quickly. The cost is $15 per person, with children ages 3 and under FREE (but must be identified at check-out online). Register online, and get your wrist bands now so you don't miss out. Tickets are on sale now - as of today almost 200 have reserved their spots. Ticket sales end July 17 at 5 pm. Ticket...
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By Sam Shueh, mba, cdpe, reopro, pe
( (408) 425-1601)
                                      Sam Shueh                                         BRG Realty                                                    Silicon Valley Office Bldg                                                       San Jose, CA  95124America is 250 year old today. We all celebrate the day with joy.We sing and dance in the streets, and remember all the sweet memories of our past.We remember Washington and his men, how hard they fought to give us freedom.Freedom to enjoy all of our life, to live in America fulfill all our dreams, hopes with our loved ones.We dream even more many dreams, and we will add more of them to our cherished anniversary of America's 250th anniversary.Sshueh@gmail.com     (408) 425-1601 
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By Ken & Ari Walker - Husband & Wife Team, Your Direct Private Money Source
(Pacific Direct Mortgage)
For years, California’s housing conversation felt stuck in the same cycle: Too expensive.Not enough homes.Too much red tape.Too difficult to build.But lately, something interesting has started happening.The conversation coming from California leadership is beginning to shift in a much more unified direction. Whether people agree politically or not, one thing has become increasingly clear: many of California’s top gubernatorial candidates now publicly agree that the state needs more housing, faster approvals, fewer delays, and less obstruction when it comes to development.That alone says a lot about where the market may be heading.Not long ago, many politicians avoided strongly supporting large scale housing expansion because it was politically risky. Today, several candidates openly sup...
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By Jesse Coffey, Trust in Experience and Proven Results
(Roseville Real Estate Agent | Lincoln Real Estate Agent | Rocklin Real Estate Agent | Granite Bay Real Estate Agent)
Blackstone El Dorado Hills home for sale! PENDING SALE! This single story home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, a 3 car garage, and is located in a great location within the gated Blackstone community in El Dorado Hills California. The list price is $994,000. We went into contract June 1, 2026 as Contingent Show and fully Pending on June 24, 2026. The current status is Pending.2059 Keystone Dr, El Dorado Hills, Ca 95762The home you have been waiting for! This highly desirable single story floorpan is located in the amazing Blackstone neighborhood of El Dorado Hills! This spacious single story floor plan has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. As you walk into the home you will notice the high ceilings and view to the private and tranquil backyard. The formal dining area is at the front of the h...
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By Inna Ivchenko, REALTOR® | Residential & Commercial
(Equity Union )
Selling Your Home... But What About That Pool Table?Or perhaps...Should the Pool Table Stay or Should It Go? 🎱You start asking around for staging advice, visit a few open houses, chat with friends, browse the internet... and suddenly everyone has an opinion.Your best buddies—the ones who happily spend Saturday nights around your pool table—say:"Absolutely keep it! It creates a lifestyle. Everyone will love it!"Your Realtor raises an eyebrow and replies:"Remove it. Buyers need to imagine their own life in the space."The internet serves up another 247 conflicting articles, and now you're standing in your game room, staring at your beloved pool table, wondering...Who's right?The answer?Like almost everything in real estate... it depends.As a Realtor, I don't see a pool table as just anothe...
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
Running Springs Real Estate Market Update: July 1, 2026By Jason Crawford | Real Estate Broker | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake Arrowhead | DRE Lic #: 01325837TLDR: July 1, 2026 Running Springs Market in 60 SecondsRunning Springs is holding steady with a slight softening underneath. The Market Action Index came in at 30, down from 31 last month, and median list price sits at $387,000. Inventory grew to 106 homes, continuing a steady climb.Prices have been flat for weeks now, and the data still favors sellers, just barely. Price reductions ticked up to 40%, the highest of the three communities we've covered this update. If inventory keeps building without demand catching up, this is the kind of market that quietly slides into buyer territory over the next month or two.Running Spri...
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By Jason Crawford, Moving to Lake Arrowhead? Start Here.
(Crawford Realty Group | eXp Realty)
Crestline Real Estate Market Update: July 1, 2026By Jason Crawford | Real Estate Broker | Crawford Realty Group | Living in Lake Arrowhead | DRE Lic #: 01325837TLDR: July 1, 2026 Crestline Market in 60 SecondsCrestline is heating back up. The Market Action Index climbed to 36, up from 34 last month, and inventory jumped to 132 homes. Median list price sits at $417,499, but new listings are pricing well under that at $359,000, which is worth paying attention to.The market spent the last several weeks flat on price after cooling off. Now the index is climbing again. If that continues, expect prices to follow. If it stalls or reverses, this could just be a one-week bounce. Either way, sellers still have a slight advantage here, and buyers who move now are working with more inventory than t...
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