How to Check a California Real Estate License
Every California real estate agent and broker has a license number that anyone can look up on the Department of Real Estate's website. Here is how.
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Los Angeles Real Estate News & Guides
Where Los Angeles Home Price Data Comes From, and How to Read It
C.A.R. medians, Freddie Mac rates, Assessor records and MLS sales each measure something different. Here is what each source tells you.
Our Commitment to Fair Housing
Lianna Danielyan and Equity Union follow federal and California fair housing laws. Here is what those laws protect and where to get help.
Adding an ADU in Los Angeles: Where to Find the Current Rules
California law allows accessory dwelling units and junior ADUs on most residential lots. The state's ADU Handbook was updated in March 2026.
Selling a Home in Los Angeles: The Steps From Pricing to Closing
From a market analysis to recording the deed, here are the steps of a typical home sale in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
Buying a Home in Los Angeles: The Steps From Search to Keys
From pre-approval to recording, here are the steps of a typical home purchase in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
Title Insurance in California: Owner’s vs. Lender’s Policies
Title insurance protects against covered problems with ownership that existed before you bought. Here is the difference between the two policies issued at most closings.
Written Buyer Agreements: How Home Tours Have Worked Since August 2024
Since August 17, 2024, buyers working with a REALTOR® sign a written agreement before touring a home. Here is what that agreement covers.
Contingencies in a California Purchase Contract: Inspection, Appraisal and Loan
California's standard purchase agreement gives buyers set periods to investigate the property, get an appraisal and secure a loan. Here is how those periods work.
How Escrow Works When You Buy or Sell a Home in California
Escrow is the neutral holding period between an accepted offer and closing. Here are the steps in a typical Southern California escrow.