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Most afternoons, I take a break and read a chapter out loud. My friend is in hospice care now — inoperable pancreatic cancer — and the days can be long and short in equal measure. So we read about Stephanie Plum: a broke, chaotic, wildly unqualified bounty hunter running around suburban New Jersey, blowing up cars, eating donuts in her own defense, and never once managing to solve a case cleanly. It's funny. It's a little racy. It is, in the best possible sense, satisfying — a story with no...

I have a client moving here from Florida. Here’s a guide I created for my client interested in Brentwood: Brentwood Family Guide For Dad, 12-Year-Old Son & Grandmother Area Focus: Brentwood, Los Angeles + Nearby Communities Brentwood is one of the Westside's most desirable neighborhoods because it combines excellent schools, world-class healthcare, beautiful parks, and easy access to both Santa Monica and West Los Angeles. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere while remaining close to major...

Spotlight on Brentwood 90049 11/16/25 Brentwood’s 90049 neighborhood continues to show remarkable strength as we close out 2025. Known for its tree-lined streets, luxury estates, and community charm, the market is being driven by high demand in the luxury segment, while condos and rentals present unique opportunities for buyers and investors. Home Values Median sale price is approximately $2.9 million, up more than 40% year-over-year. Luxury estates are commanding $5 million...