Real Estate Blog | Gary Khachatrian

October 1, 2026

The Boulevard That Splits Encino Into Two Real Estate Markets

Encino's citywide median hides a ZIP-level split along Ventura Boulevard, with different price bands, lot economics, and closing-stage friction on each side.

September 24, 2026

The Burbank Retrofit Deadline Already Passed. Here's What That Means If You're Buying or Selling an Older Apartment Building.

Burbank's soft-story retrofit deadline already passed. Here's what that means for anyone buying or selling a pre-1978 apartment building right now.

September 17, 2026

GiniFest Closes a Block for One Sunday. The Restaurants That Define Glendale Never Close at All

GiniFest closes a Glendale block every October, but the restaurants and the Alex Theatre's fall calendar tell a different story about the neighborhood's daily rhythm.

September 10, 2026

The Pasadena Mills Act Discount That Depends on When You Bought, Not How Old the House Is

Pasadena Mills Act property tax contract questions? Learn when tax savings apply, what transfers at closing, and what to verify before you buy.

September 3, 2026

Northridge Runs on Two Calendars This Fall, and They Rarely Overlap

A look at how Northridge's fall openings, its Wednesday farmers market, and The Soraya's new season reveal a neighborhood running on two separate clocks.

September 3, 2026

Tarzana's New Building by the 101 Got Taller and Smaller at the Same Time

A six-story building just got approved next to the 101 in Tarzana. Here's why it's taller than the 2023 proposal but holds fewer apartments, and what's opening at street level on Ventura Boulevard right now.

August 27, 2026

The New Page in the HOA Packet That Could Stall a Sherman Oaks Condo Purchase

A 2026 California law now requires Sherman Oaks HOAs to disclose balcony inspection reports in resale packets. Here's what condo buyers should request before closing.

August 20, 2026

Stoney Point Park Is Open Every Day. The 1,325 Acres Next Door Are Open One.

Stoney Point Park Chatsworth is open daily while the nearby preserve opens yearly. See what makes both landmarks distinct before you visit.

August 13, 2026

Why Burbank's Median Home Price Is the Least Useful Number in Your Search

Burbank home prices by neighborhood reveal far more than a citywide median. Compare Burbank's micro-markets and see where your budget fits today.

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