Rocio Reza - Realtor

08/21/2026

Some interesting Q and A about HOA topics...

Question : We have an owner who has not paid an assessment for several years. The property is being used as rental property. Answer : Your board needs to a...

08/16/2026

The Hidden Home Maintenance Problems That Are Easy to Miss Until They Get Expensive https://realtytimes.com/new-headlines/the-hidden-home-maintenance-problems-that-are-easy-to-miss-until-they-get-expensive

08/10/2026

Does your Castle Await?
As a longtime Los Angeles County realtor, I’ve lived through the true bottom of the market — and what we’re experiencing today doesn’t come close. Here are four reasons why this isn’t the worst market of all time:

• Stronger Lending Environment: Buyers are qualifying under far healthier standards than the crash era, keeping the market stable.
• Limited Inventory: Low supply continues to support home values, unlike the flood of listings during the 2008–2011 downturn.
• Consistent Demand: People still want to live in LA, and demand across price points remains steady.
• High Equity Levels: Homeowners aren’t underwater, preventing the wave of distressed sales that defined the true bottom.

This market has challenges, but it’s far more resilient than the worst years we’ve seen.

08/07/2026

In one graph, this is why home prices will NOT come tumbling down any time soon. Supply and demand will remain far out of balance for years. That said, if you can manage the payments, it WILL pay off to buy. Even now. Let's talk.

08/05/2026

07/31/2026

A tight‑inventory, price‑sensitive fall selling season is coming to Los Angeles County. Competition stays alive even as buyers gain a little more leverage, and sellers will need sharper pricing and patience.

Fall in Los Angeles County will feel like a market catching its breath. Prices have cooled, but not enough to pull buyers off the sidelines in droves. Inventory remains thin, keeping well‑priced homes in play while anything overpriced sits longer than sellers expect. Buyers will scrutinize every detail, running payment math twice before writing an offer. Sellers who adapt quickly—clean listings, realistic pricing, and flexibility—will move before the holidays. Those who cling to 2021 expectations may watch fall turn into winter with no contract in sight.

Prices softened but remain high relative to national trends.

Inventory stays tight, limiting fresh options for buyers.

Days on market are rising, giving buyers more breathing room.

Buyers increasingly compare LA payments to cheaper nearby counties.

Sellers must price accurately from day one to avoid stagnation.

07/28/2026

How much house can you afford these days? USe the LA Times Calculator: https://www.latimes.com/projects/socal-home-mortgage-calculator-map/ =0000017f-9034-dd45-ad7f-b57796d80001-showMedia-1col

07/27/2026

Facebook Poll: “Best Neighborhood Near You
We all have that one neighborhood we think is unbeatable — the vibe, the food, the people. Let’s settle it once and for all!

Poll Question:
👉 What’s the best neighborhood within 10 miles of where you live?

Poll Options

Valencia

Stevenson Ranch

Granada Hills

Sherman Oaks

Northridge

Studio City

Chatsworth

Canyon Country

Encino

Saugus

Agoura Hills

Acton

Pasadena

07/26/2026

10 Indoor Things To Do Around Santa Clarita & the San Fernando Valley
(Perfect for beating the heat, staying entertained, and getting out of the house)

1️⃣ MB2 Entertainment – Santa Clarita
Indoor go‑karts, arcade games, mini‑bowling, and laser tag. Easy win for groups or families.

2️⃣ The Cube Ice Rink – Valencia
Public skating sessions, hockey lessons, and figure skating. Chill vibe without being outdoors.

3️⃣ Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park – Van Nuys
Wall‑to‑wall trampolines, dodgeball, foam pits, and fitness sessions.

4️⃣ Valencia Lanes – Santa Clarita
Classic bowling alley energy with leagues, cosmic bowling, and a full snack bar.

5️⃣ Netherworld VR – Santa Clarita
Fully immersive virtual‑reality adventures with multiplayer options.

6️⃣ Sherman Oaks Galleria – Sherman Oaks
Grab food, shop, and catch a movie at the ArcLight‑style theater.

7️⃣ The Sorcerer’s Forge Escape Rooms – Santa Clarita
Indoor escape‑room challenges with fantasy‑themed puzzles and storylines.

8️⃣ Time 2 Escape – Northridge
Another great escape‑room spot with multiple difficulty levels and themed rooms.

9️⃣ The Getty Center – Brentwood (Indoor Galleries)
Not technically in the valleys, but close enough for a quick drive. Air‑conditioned art galleries, photography exhibits, and rotating collections.

🔟 Westfield Topanga – Canoga Park
Massive indoor mall with dining, shopping, and the Topanga Social food hall.

07/21/2026

Who'd Have Thought This Could Happen? https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/kitchen-remodel-home-insurance-hike/
A new kitchen can do more than transform the function and aesthetic appeal of your home— it might also change your property’s risk profile and, in turn, what you pay for home insurance.