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Recently, there is a growing assumption that Venice real estate became expensive because homes got larger, fancier, or more modern. But when you actually dig into the data, a completely different story appears: one that's both surprising and incredibly important for anyone thinking about buying, selling, or building in Venice. Using MLS records from 1996 through 2025, we looked at three simple questions: Are homes actually getting larger? Did we start adding more bedrooms? Ar

East of Lincoln has always attracted people who plan to stay. Turnover is slower here, renovations are intentional, and the market reflects that stability. Instead of dramatic swings, you see steady movements that show how buyers value space, privacy, and long term livability. You can download the full 2025 East of Lincoln Report using the button below. Where Prices Are Sitting Right Now Median single family prices show year to year fluctuations but maintain an overall climb

Santa Monica has always balanced two identities: a beach town and a global address. It is a place where tech founders jog past retirees on the bluffs, and where a morning walk can cost as much as a year’s rent somewhere else. But behind the postcard-perfect views, the numbers tell a quieter story this year, one of stability. The 2025 Santa Monica Market Report, prepared by Dogtown Realty’s own Ben Habakook , shows a market that has slowed, steadied, and settled into its own r

Aerial view of Marina del Rey showcasing its bustling marina filled with boats and yachts, surrounded by modern waterfront residences under a clear blue sky. The New Reality of Real Estate The real estate game is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Instinct and experience alone are no longer enough to make sound real estate decisions. Large companies are pouring enormous resources, both technological and human, into systems that model, assess, and predict market movements and

Marina del Rey has always lived at the edge of calm and motion. The water never stops moving, but the neighborhood itself feels grounded, familiar, and quietly upscale. What’s changing now is not the view—it’s the data behind the view. The story of Marina del Rey today isn’t just told in boat slips and brunch patios. It’s written in the numbers, the property turnover, and the way people actually live here. This analysis draws from the 2025 Marina del Rey Market Report , prepa

Venice is busy reinventing itself again. After a few slower years, construction is picking up, especially east of Lincoln, and the data makes it clear this wave isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Renewal on the East Side East of Lincoln Boulevard, between Victory Avenue, Palms Boulevard, and Penmar Avenue, the sound of saws and hammers is back. What used to be a quieter residential zone is now packed with new permits and remodeling projects. Recently finalized permits confirm t

The sun shines over Windward Avenue, where Venice’s past and present meet every day. Welcome to Venice Venice is different. It was built...

This report breaks down recent Venice sales and leases at the neighborhood level, showing where demand concentrated, where pricing softened, and how different parts of Venice diverged, sometimes just a few streets apart Last updated: December 17th, 2025 Why this report exists Venice doesn’t behave like a single market. Median prices alone hide what’s actually happening. In some neighborhoods, buyers paid premiums and listings moved quickly. In others, price cuts and longer da

Present day Venice Sign Before Venice At high tide the marsh swelled with seawater, glittering under the sun and carrying gulls on its...