Private listings: The full truth both sides are avoiding

The private listings debate has become one of the most polarizing conversations in organized real estate — and in my view, it is being handled poorly by nearly everyone involved. Advocates are cherry-picking the benefits without acknowledging the risks. Critics are sounding alarms without acknowledg

LA City Council forms ad hoc committee to consider changes on Measure ULA

Los Angeles officials are prepared to make changes to the city’s so-called mansion tax as it launches a review that could reshape one of the region’s most controversial real estate policies. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion to create a three-member ad hoc comm

Senate passes sweeping housing package in 89–10 vote

The Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89–10 vote on Thursday, advancing a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply and addressing affordability challenges nationwide. But consumer advocates and trade groups are still pushing for changes to sever

Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Quietly Settles Lawsuit Over $240 Million Hawaii Development—Days Before Start of MLB Season

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, have reportedly settled a lawsuit that was launched against them over a high-profile $240 million housing development in Hawaii in 2025. Ohtani, 31, and his agent were sued by Hawaii real estate investor Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and real