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09/09/2026

09/03/2026

Today’s rates mortgage rates may feel high…. until you see them in historical context.
Understanding where we stand in relation to past highs and lows can help us move forward with perspective rather than fear.

09/02/2026

Want a lower mortgage payment during your first few years in a home? A 2/1 temporary buydown might be the solution! 📉🏠

With a 2/1 buydown, your interest rate is reduced by 2% in the first year and 1% in the second year before locking into your standard rate for the rest of the loan term. It’s a great way for buyers to lower initial monthly costs, and sellers can even offer it as an incentive to make their home stand out!

Watch the video to see how it works, and DM me if you want to explore how a temporary buydown fits into your buying strategy.

08/31/2026

Perhaps the turtle was trying to tell us something… 🐢

After more than a year on the market, multiple listing agents and several price adjustments, 9991 Lee Drive has resurfaced with a new listing agent—and a new price of $5.495M.

Tucked into the hills of Benedict Canyon, this private contemporary retreat offers six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, two primary suites, a theatre, gym, pool, spa, sport court, solar power and nearly 4,810 square feet—including the garage—of indoor-outdoor California living.

Fourteen months ago: $6.299M
Today: $5.450M
Turtles: apparently included.

📍9991 Lee Drive, Beverly Hills

08/29/2026

I tend to try to understand the discord within our community. What I do know is that once the people in power step up, the enforcement of laws and the rule of order become more attainable. I like to post about good things… But let’s remember how the dark underworld of Los Angeles can be