Halloween 2026 Near the Hollywood Hills: Local Events and Trick-or-Treat Tips

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so the whole weekend is going to be busy around the hills. I've lived in Laurel Canyon my whole life, and I love this time of year up here. Here's what's happening close to home, plus a few things I've learned about trick-or-treating on hillside streets. West

Worried About Interest Rates? Here's How Buyers Are Lowering Them Right Now

Almost every buyer I talk to right now asks some version of the same question. Should I wait for rates to come down? I get it. Rates are the first thing you see in the headlines, and watching your monthly payment go up with every quarter point is scary. But in my experience, waiting is not always th

Can You Add a Pool to a Certified Wildlife Habitat Home in the Hollywood Hills?

I got this question recently about a home in the hills above Hollywood, and it's a good one. The listing said the backyard was a certified wildlife sanctuary, and the buyer's first thought was, does that mean I can't put in a pool? The short answer is no. The certification itself won't stop you. But