04/22/2026
☀️ March Market Weather Report – Greater LA Real Estate Update
Closing transactions are telling a clearer story this March: the market is feeling sunnier, more balanced, and more normalized compared to February. Buyers are stepping in more consistently, and absorption is strengthening across many cities.
🌤️ Bright Spots (Strong Growth in Closings):
Several areas are seeing a meaningful surge in activity:
El Monte ▲ 88% (34 closings)
Montebello ▲ 72% (19 closings)
San Gabriel ▲ 66% (20 closings)
Monterey Park ▲ 62% (26 closings)
Rowland Heights ▲ 60% (16 closings)
Pasadena & San Marino ▲ 28%
South Pasadena ▲ 25%
These gains often signal improved alignment between pricing and supply, with spring demand beginning to fully release into the market.
🌥️ Cooler Pockets (Selective Demand):
Not all areas are heating up evenly:
Pomona ▼ 34% (34 closings)
Diamond Bar ▼ 19% (25 closings)
Alhambra ▼ 18% (18 closings)
Walnut ▼ 10% (18 closings)
This reminds us that today’s market is highly localized—buyers are choosing carefully and focusing on value, condition, and pricing strategy.
📊 Big Picture Takeaway:
March shows a healthier rhythm: supply is returning, inventory is refilling, and closings are improving. But performance is increasingly neighborhood- and property-specific.
💡 What this means:
Buyers: More options—but the right home still requires quick, confident decisions.
Sellers: The market is improving, but success depends on smart pricing and presentation.
☀️ Stay warm, stay patient, and take care of each other this spring market.
From your Local Real Estate Advisor,
Janice Shin - Pinnacle Real Estate Group
