Esquire Real Estate Brokerage

09/18/2026

With home prices soaring in Los Angeles, many buyers can afford the monthly payments but struggle to save for the down payment. That is the problem California's is designed to address. ..
The November ballot measure could allow qualifying buyers to finance a down payment of up to 17% of newly constructed homes. We break down how the proposal works, who could qualify, and why down-payment assistance doesn't necessarily mean a home is affordable...
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09/15/2026

Chris Evans just sold his Hollywood Hills home for $5.385 million after originally listing it for $6.99 million. Was the original price too high? Maybe—but the answer isn't as obvious as the headline suggests.

We used the sale to look at two very different home-selling strategies: pricing aggressively to encourage a quick sale and competition, versus pricing higher and patiently waiting for the right buyer.

Which strategy is the right one? The short answer - there is no right answer. Every seller is different and so is every home.

Chris Evans sold his home for $5.385 million after asking $6.99 million. The difference offers useful insights into luxury home pricing lessons.

09/08/2026

Two years ago, the settlement was supposed to fundamentally change real estate commissions. Some predicted commissions would collapse. Others predicted buyer agents would disappear.

Neither has happened.

Now that the Court of Appeals has upheld the nationwide settlement, we looked back at the predictions made in 2023 and 2024 and compared them with what actually happened.

Read our new analysis.

Two years ago, the NAR Commission Settlement and its impact on the real estate industry was making headlines. What has changed since then?

09/01/2026

If you're buying a , you're not just buying the unit, you're also buying into the . In our most recent article we discuss the how to make sure you're making a financially sound ...
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Buying a California condo? Learn how to evaluate the HOA documents to analyze the association's financial health.

08/21/2026

California’s market is showing early signs of improvement—but for Los Angeles homebuyers, the process still looks very different than it did several years ago. Our latest article looks at what is changing in California’s insurance market, the continued role of the FAIR Plan, and why insurance should now be treated as part of a buyer’s due diligence—not an afterthought...

California’s homeowners insurance market is showing signs of improvement, but Los Angeles buyers still need to shop early and understand FAIR Plan coverage.

08/10/2026

The numbers are in, and the market continues to chug along despite rising interest rates. Read our update for detailed information about the market, and our informed decisions based on the stats...

Esquire Real Estate Brokerage provides its Los Angeles 2026 Q2 Real Estate Update, and what we can expect for the remainder of the year.

07/01/2026

Originally listed for $1.4 million, we were able to negotiate a steal for our buyer clients. Our happy clients are now the new owners of this beautifully remodeled West Adams home on an oversized lot, and we couldn't be happier for them...

05/19/2026

What many consider to be "common knowledge" is not always the best advice. We're debunking some common myths for those of you considering buying or selling a home...

Esquire Real Estate Brokerage discusses six common real estate myths that buyers and sellers should think twice about.

04/24/2026

Q1 2026 may mark the beginning of a rebalancing in the housing market—but not a correction. Inventory is rising (slightly), prices are flattening, and buyers are adapting to a “higher-for-longer” rate environment. In our most recent article, linked below, we provide all the data and insights you need to make informed decisions about buying and selling...

Esquire Real Estate Brokerage provides its Los Angeles 2026 Q1 Real Estate Update, and what we can expect for the remainder of the year.

04/10/2026

recently accepted its first crypto-backed mortgage. This policy shift potentially makes a significant new source of wealth accessible to home buyers. Read on for our thoughts on how this will change the market...

Fannie Mae’s move toward crypto-backed mortgage considerations could reshape home buying for asset-rich buyers. Here’s what it means—especially in Los Angeles.