Not to fan the flames of any stoner stereotypes, but munchies are a very real thing. And if State Representative Matt Haney (D) has his way, they might finally get curbed. He wants the state’s cannabis cafe locations to serve food prepared onsite. It doesn’t seem like a particularly controversial take. In fact, his Assembly […]
Category: Politics & Econ
LA Home Spotlight: The Getty House
Featured image credit: Ericnp On Sunday, April 21, 2024, news of an intruder infiltrating LA Mayor Karen Bass’s home was plastered across all of the country’s biggest news sites. Though Bass was present during the break-in, she was unharmed, and the perpetrator was apprehended. But the breached home wasn’t technically Karen Bass’s. Rather, it was […]
Californians Can Buy and Sell ADU Homes Like Condos Thanks to AB 1033
It’s a great time in California to own an ADU. Last year, our government made it easier than ever to build authorized accessory dwelling units (ADUs). But now, thanks to Assemblyman Phil Ting’s (D-San Francisco) recently drafted Assembly Bill 1033, it’s becoming just as easy to sell these units as ADU homes the way one […]
Are Expanded Renters Rights at the Federal Level the Right Direction?
Some are calling it the kind of relief one expects from a functioning first world government. Others are calling it an overreach that ignores the real solution. But no matter how you slice it, the Biden administration announced on Wednesday, January 25 its intention to establish a fledgling “renters bill of rights.” What does this […]
What the Euro Versus Dollar Fluctuation Means for American Real Estate
If you’ve been paying attention to the news you likely saw the U.S. dollar surpassed the euro recently. The shift happened on Wednesday, July 20th to be exact. But I wouldn’t go popping the champagne just yet. You might be asking “How can the strengthening of our nation’s currency be anything but good?” Yet, there’s […]
The Future of the Housing Market: Don’t Panic!
There’s an absurd amount of propaganda about the housing market in the news these days. And it’s not just our clients who are absorbing it. Realtors are coming to me in a panic over clickbait-style headlines from respected journalists. I was watching a video the other day in which a journalist stated we could see […]
Are High Gas Prices in Los Angeles Just Part of the California Experience?
Gas prices in Los Angeles have been skyrocketing blood pressure for as long as most of us can remember. But just last week, our lofty gas prices hit a new milestone and it’s not a cause for celebration. That’s because, for the first time in LA history, gas prices are averaging over $5-a-gallon. Frankly, we’re […]
As California’s Mask Mandates for Schools End, Tensions Are Just Getting Started
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order on Monday lifting mask mandates for the state’s schools. The entire Golden State’s talking about the move, though not everyone is on the same page. Students and staff can choose whether or not to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, starting March 12. Is the Time Right […]
The Secret to Sending Your Kids to College Free of Student Loan Debt
The Problem It’s no secret that there is a growing crisis in the U.S. that affects almost all of us, especially our kids. Student loan debt is at an alarming rate and continues to rise exponentially. Young adults are beginning their independent lives already crippled with tens of thousands of dollars in debt, simply because […]
Senate Bill 9’s (SB9) Companion: SB10
Understanding SB10 On September 16, 2021, in addition to signing SB9, Governor Newsom signed SB10. Considered a companion to SB9, SB10 addresses the local government’s ability to rezone existing parcels of real property to allow up to 10 dwelling units. Similar to SB9, the state legislature passed SB10 and the governor signed it to promote […]