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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
After what could only be described as a horrendous school year for students, LAUSD has finally approved a plan to reopen campuses across Los Angeles. Given the harsh realities of distance learning, one might expect that a return to the classroom would be met with thunderous applause. However, parents’ reception to this news has largely […]
As restrictions continue to ease across the southland, a glimmer of hope arises for Los Angeles students and parents. LA Schools have been closed to in-person learning for a year now, but that will soon change next month, pending the approval of a new deal. The tentative deal to reopen schools struck by the Teachers’ […]
In the land of the free, building wealth is about as American as free speech. But, the reality is that income and racial gaps have prevented an overwhelming number of black families from pursuing homeownership in the United States. The sad truth is that numerous factors contribute to the stark statistical imbalance regarding Black homeownership. […]
