Rancho Palos Verdes Real Estate Market Update – Jan '26

You've probably heard the stories. Your neighbor listed their house on Thursday and had five offers by Sunday. Meanwhile, the beautiful colonial three streets over has been sitting for 67 days with two price reductions and counting. It is easy to chalk that up to luck. Or timing. Or “the market.” Mo

You finally walk into a home that checks the big boxes. The location feels right. The layout makes sense. The yard is what you hoped for. Then you step into one room and your momentum disappears. Sometimes it’s the kitchen. It feels dark, dated, or just hard to picture living with. Sometimes it’s th

For December 2025, the median list price for Rancho Palos Verdes is $2,309,000, with the Market Action Index (MAI) at 39—a slight seller’s advantage. Inventory is at 48 active homes, which has been trending down in the last few months. Market Action Index The MAI at 39 shows the market continues to

For December 2025, the median list price for San Pedro is $1,134,500, with the Market Action Index (MAI) at 47—a slight seller’s advantage. Inventory is at 32 active homes, which has been trending down in the last few months. Market Action Index The MAI at 47 shows the market continues to lean more

If you're weighing whether to rent or buy a home in 2026, you've probably noticed something: everyone has an opinion, and most of them sound like financial advice from someone who bought their house in 1987. The rent vs buy decision lives at the intersection of money, lifestyle, and what you want yo

Most homeowners think preparing a house to sell means granite countertops and luxury vinyl plank in every room. That's one way to do it, but here's what we've learned after years of walking through homes before they hit the market: buyers don't fall in love with renovations. They fall in love with s

For November 2025, the median list price for San Pedro is $1,082,500, with the Market Action Index (MAI) at 43—a slight seller’s advantage. Inventory is at 44 active homes, which has been trending down in the last few weeks. Market Action Index The MAI at 43 shows the market continues to lean toward

For November 2025, the median list price for Rancho Palos Verdes is $2,350,000, with the Market Action Index (MAI) at 39—a slight seller’s advantage. Inventory is at 69 active homes, which has been trending down in the last few weeks. Market Action Index The MAI at 39 shows the market continues to l

What Just Happened: The Fed Cuts Rates Again In December 2025, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25%, marking the third consecutive rate cut this year. The new target range is 3.50%–3.75%, down from prior levels and part of a shift toward easier monetary policy as eco

Who: Homeowners who are considering a home sale in 2026 (or want the option). Goals: Help homeowners use year end budgeting season to take a few practical steps that support a smoother sale later, including one maintenance item, a small savings plan, paperwork prep, and a clearer view of ongoing cos

The city’s waterside is about to get a major boost: the Long Beach Planning Commission is gearing up to approve a new concert amphitheater right next door to the storied Queen Mary ship.

For October 2025, the median list price for Rancho Palos Verdes is $2,225,000, with the Market Action Index (MAI) at 37—a slight seller’s advantage, and nearly identical to last month. Inventory has fallen to 89 active homes.