Spring Surge: California Home Prices Hit All-Time Record Highs as Market Picks Up Steam

If there was any lingering doubt about the enduring strength of the Southern California real estate market, this week’s numbers officially put it to rest.

According to the latest report released by the …

The Inventory Paradox: National Data Isn’t Telling the Full Coastal Story

The data is in for the second week of May 2026, and the housing market is proving far more resilient than the "crash" headlines of years past predicted. Nationally, we have entered an "equilibrium" stage—but as we …

Design, Data, Destinations: Help Us Shape the Future of Our Content

At Campbell Wellman and Spiegel Wellman, we consider ourselves more than just your real estate and construction partners—we aim to be your most trusted resource for living well on the Westside and throughout the South Bay.

The Headlines: Two Taxes on the 2026 Ballot

1. The "Billionaire Tax" (California Billionaire Tax Act)

• The News: On April 27, 2026, supporters announced they collected 1.5 million signatures—nearly double the requirement—to put a one-time, 5% emergency tax on California billionaires on the November …

The 2026 Spring Listing Checklist: The High-ROI Essentials

In a market where 1 in 7 deals are currently falling out of contract, the difference between a Sold sign and a Price Reduction is all in the preparation. If you’re eyeing a May or June listing in the South …

The Palisades "Rebuild" Milestone: Opportunity in the Highlands and Beyond

It has been roughly 15 months since the blazes touched the Santa Monica Mountains, and the data shows that Pacific Palisades is currently in the middle of a massive building boom. As of April 2026, the City …

The Selective Rebound: Decoding the 13.7% March Surge

The March 2026 data from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) is officially in, and the headline is impossible to miss: Southern California home sales jumped 13.7% last month. On the surface, it looks like the floodgates have finally opened. …

The Two-Speed Market: Why the $5M+ Segment Operates on a Different Timeline

For Spring 2026, the headlines paint two very different pictures of the American housing market. For the broader market, the story is one of "wait and see," as buyers navigate the friction of mortgage rates and inventory …

The Apex Week: Why April 12th is the Most Strategic Launch Date of 2026

With the spring equinox behind us, the Westside and South Bay real estate engines are officially in high gear. If you’ve been waiting for a signal to move, the data has spoken: The week …

The Great Housing Reset: Why Coastal Buyers Finally Have the Upper Hand

If you’ve been following the national real estate news this week, the numbers look stark: home sales across the U.S. are hovering near 30-year lows. However, for the strategic buyer in the Westside or South Bay …