What Makes a “Legal Bedroom” in Los Angeles?You walk into a room and see a bed, a dresser, maybe a closet.Bedroom? Maybe. 😄Los Angeles homeowners can be very creative with space. I’ve seen sleeping areas created from converted garages, enclosed patios, additions above garages, divided rooms, dens and bonus spaces — and those are only a few examples.Some may qualify perfectly well. Others deserve a little homework before being called a bedroom.Does a Bedroom Need a Closet?A closet alone does not determine whether a room qualifies as a bedroom.California building standards focus on things such as room dimensions, ceiling height and applicable safety requirements rather than using a closet as the universal test.So the absence of a closet does not automatically answer the question — and sim... 09/08/2026

🔐 Will Our Children Know What a House Key Is?Yesterday I wrote a little love letter to the house key — that tiny object we receive at closing that somehow represents something enormous.Then Nina pointed out something I hadn’t considered:What about keyless locks?Good point, Nina. 😂 So I looked into where home locks are actually heading.🔑 What might the future front door look like?1. Your phone or watch becomes your key.Instead of reaching for a key, we’ll increasingly unlock our homes with digital credentials stored on our phones and smartwatches.2. Your home may simply recognize you.Walk up to the door and it unlocks automatically — without taking anything out of your pocket.3. Biometrics will become more common.Fingerprints are already here. Facial recognition and other biometric optio... 09/08/2026

We recently came across a map comparing what households earn on average, with what it takes to comfortably buy a median-priced home in every state.  Have to admit it was hard not to stop and look a little closer! The numbers vary dramatically depending on where you live, but the bigger story is surprisingly consistent: In 37 states, the median household income falls below the estimated income needed to comfortably purchase a median-priced home.The data, compiled by MoneyLion using information from the U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FRED and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, shows just how different that gap can look from one part of the country to another. Hawaii has the largest shortfall, with a median household income of about $100,000 compared with more than $216,00... 09/08/2026

What's the Value of My La Jolla Home? La Jolla Home Sales for July 2026 La Jolla is known for being one of the more expensive housing markets in San Diego County. If you visit this upscale coastal community online (see Read More link below), or in real life, it’s easy to see why this is the case. Serious buyers and sellers in La Jolla need to have current information about local market conditions for La Jolla homes for sale to help them make educated decisions about buying and/or selling a La Jolla home. La Jolla is a seaside community with many homes offering spectacular views of the ocean from the hills and along the beaches. La Jolla has an upscale Village, which offers top-notch shopping, dining, galleries, and multiple services. La Jolla has often been compared to the French and It... 09/04/2026