Lifestyle
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Town Hall Addresses Youth Substance Use
Youth substance use prevention took center stage in South El Monte on October 29 as parents, educators, and local leaders gathered to discuss strategies for protecting teens and strengthening family communication. The town hall, held at the South El Monte Senior Center, was part of a regional effort to raise awareness about the growing risks…
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San Gabriel Valley Small Businesses Prepare for Holiday Rush
As the holiday season approaches, small businesses across the San Gabriel Valley are stocking up, hiring extra help, and fine-tuning promotions to meet expected increases in customer traffic. Retailers and restaurants in El Monte, Temple City, and Baldwin Park say they are cautiously optimistic heading into one of the most important shopping periods of the…
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REALTORS® Embrace AI to Improve Service
Artificial intelligence is making its way into the real estate industry, and REALTORS® are adopting it at a fast pace. A new report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) shows that 41 percent of REALTORS® are now using AI or generative AI tools in their work. The shift is helping agents save time and…
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This Week in Real Estate
California’s housing market continues to show steady activity as September 2025 closes, according to the latest data from the California Association of REALTORS®. For the week ending September 27, 2025, real estate professionals across the state reported consistent movement in sales, listings, and pending transactions. Sales and Listings Remain Strong On average, 534 homes closed…
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Credit Unions vs Banks: Key Differences
Residents of the San Gabriel Valley often have a choice to make when opening a checking account, applying for a loan, or seeking financial advice: join a credit union or work with a bank. Both institutions provide similar services, but their structure, goals, and benefits differ in ways that can directly affect customers. Understanding these…
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Mid Valley Real Estate Weekly Report
The Mid Valley Real Estate market kicked off the week ending Sept. 13 with robust activity, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. Mid Valley Real Estate communities saw statewide daily averages of 502 closed sales, 568 pending sales and 693 new listings, underscoring strong buyer interest and growing inventory in El Monte, Baldwin Park,…
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California Real Estate Trends This Week
California real estate trends show modest shifts in activity for the week ending Sept. 6, the California Association of REALTORS® reported. Closed sales averaged 425 per day, pending sales rose to 517 per day and new listings reached 719 per day. These daily averages reflect market conditions across the state and closely mirror activity in…
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This Week in Real Estate: Mixed Mid Valley Trends
The Week in Real Estate saw a steadier supply yet mixed demand across California and the Mid Valley. According to the California Association of REALTORS®, daily averages for the week ending Aug. 23 included 502 closed sales, 573 pending sales and 672 new listings. These figures point to a modest rebound in inventory after months…
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Mental Health Check-In Before the Busy Fall Season
As summer draws to a close and the pace of school, work, and community activities begins to accelerate, San Gabriel Valley residents are encouraged to take a mental health check-in. This proactive approach can help reduce stress and prevent burnout before fall schedules become overwhelming. Local mental health professionals emphasize that stress levels often…
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California Real Estate Market Balances Demand and Supply
The California real estate market continues to show a mix of movement and restraint, with new data from the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) highlighting both growth in pending sales and a slowdown in new listings. For the week ending August 16, 2025, the California real estate market displayed an active pool of buyers but…