Lifestyle
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San Gabriel Valley Real Estate Trends
The latest statewide report from the California Association of Realtors points to a market that keeps shifting as 2025 closes, and the San Gabriel Valley continues to feel the effects. The weekly snapshot, based on activity through Nov. 29, shows rising closed sales, slower escrow activity, and fewer new listings. These forces shape prices and…
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Shutdown Ends Now After Turmoil
The government shutdown ends after a 43 day halt that marked the longest federal closure in national history. The reopening last Wednesday restored operations across agencies that shape daily life in the San Gabriel Valley and across the country. The shutdown left 730000 federal employees without pay, stalled key programs, and disrupted services that many…
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San Gabriel Valley Foreclosures Show Rising Strain
Foreclosure activity across the country rose in October, and the San Gabriel Valley now faces the early signs of this shift. The latest ATTOM release reports 36,766 foreclosure filings nationwide, marking a 3 percent rise from September and a 19 percent increase from October last year. The trend positions San Gabriel Valley foreclosures within a…
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This Week in Real Estate
The San Gabriel Valley housing market held steady this week, reflecting the state’s broader slowdown but maintaining consistent local activity. According to the California Association of Realtors, for the week ending Nov. 8, agents across California averaged 485 daily closed home sales, alongside 512 new pending sales and 568 new listings. The numbers suggest a…
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Pending Home Sales Hold Steady in September
Pending home sales remained unchanged in September as modest regional gains offset declines elsewhere, reflecting the continued impact of affordability pressures on the national housing market, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Mixed results across regions Nationwide, contract signings fell 0.9% compared with September 2024, showing no month-over-month growth. Activity rose 3.1% in the…
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Rate Cuts Set Up Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence declined again in October, but recent moves by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates could help stabilize household sentiment and strengthen economic momentum heading into 2026, according to the latest report from the Conference Board. Confidence dips, but recovery signs emerge The consumer confidence index fell to 94.6, marking a third consecutive…
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Cooling Inflation Brings Relief Across San Gabriel Valley
The latest inflation report brought cautious relief to local families and businesses, showing consumer prices rose less than expected in September. The delayed Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.31 percent monthly gain and a 3 percent increase compared with a year earlier, both softer than economists forecast. The…
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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…