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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 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. …

Our Boutique Advantage: Why Local is the Ultimate 2026 Hedge

The real estate headlines of early 2026 have been dominated by "mega-mergers." We are seeing giant corporate brokerages forming massive strategic alliances, consolidating power, and shifting their focus toward high-volume platforms and algorithmic "solutions."

In an industry …

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 …

The 5% Milestone: A Psychological Shift in Silicon Beach & The South Bay

For the first time since September 2022, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has officially dipped below the 6% mark, landing at 5.98% this week. While the numerical difference between 6.01% and 5.98% is subtle, …

Zero Gap, Total Focus: The Strategic Advantage of an Integrated Team

In the premier coastal enclaves of the Westside and the South Bay, the "gap" is where most homeowners lose their way. This gap usually exists between the moment you buy a house and the moment you …