This Week’s Market Minute – Los Angeles
February 16, 2026
Here’s What’s Happening
Suburban pockets commanding premiums over urban condos
Inventory surging nearly 47% year over year
Price cuts prevalent in Hollywood and urban listings
Agent Script
Los Angeles isn’t moving as one market — Downtown condos and suburban homes are telling two very different stories. As of August, LA County’s median listing price is about $975,000, while the median sold price is around $911,000. Inventory is up nearly 47% year-over-year, with about 3.9 months of supply. Homes are taking around 37 days to sell. Suburban areas like Sherman Oaks and Pasadena are still commanding premiums above $2 million. But in Hollywood, nearly one in four homes has taken a price cut. County-wide numbers don’t tell the whole story — location is driving everything. If you’re buying or selling in LA, it’s all about knowing the ZIP code story. Let’s connect, and I’ll help you understand what these trends mean for your neighborhood.
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Subject Line:
Why LA is really two markets right now
Body:
Hi [First Name],
Not all of Los Angeles is moving the same way — suburban homes and urban condos are telling very different stories.
Market Snapshot
– As of August, LA County’s median listing price was about $975,000
– Homes are taking around 37 days to sell
Suburban Story
– Sherman Oaks and Pasadena are still commanding premiums above $2 million
Urban Story
– In Hollywood, nearly 1 in 4 homes has taken a price cut
What This Means for You:
Sellers: Strong staging and strategic pricing are key in suburban hotspots.
Buyers: Urban condos may offer negotiating room with longer days on market and price cuts.
If you’re thinking about a move in LA, I’d be happy to show you what’s happening in your ZIP code.
📊 Los Angeles Market Report: The “Tale of Two Markets”
If you’re watching the broad headlines, you might be missing the real story on the ground.
We are tracking a significant divide in how different neighborhoods are moving. While urban condos and some areas in Hollywood are seeing price corrections, high-demand suburban pockets are telling a very different story. Places like Pasadena, Arcadia, and Glendale are still commanding premiums, holding steady above the $2M mark.
Meanwhile, countywide data shows a $64,000 gap between what sellers are listing for ($975k) and what buyers are actually paying ($911k), alongside a nearly 47% surge in inventory year-over-year.
The key takeaway? The “LA Market” isn’t one big thing—it’s zip code by zip code.
Check the charts above to see the breakdown of list vs. sold prices and which neighborhoods are commanding the highest list prices right now. 👇
Have questions about your specific neighborhood’s value? Drop a comment below or send me a message.
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