Los Angeles County Prices Hold Steady | www.ProtecTheEstateLA.com

As we moved through late Q3, Los Angeles County home prices reached a period of equilibrium—holding mostly steady or showing only slight increases compared to last year. After several years of pronounced jumps, the market is now leveling, not surging, and that’s something I’m seeing firsthand in neighborhoods across the county. Median listing prices hovered around $950,000 by late Q3, reflecting a modest ~5% decline year over year. It’s also notable that more sellers are adjusting their expectations, with price reductions becoming more frequent—about 37% of condo listings had price cuts in early Q4, marking a new record in some datasets. For families managing a probate or trust sale, these shifts can add another layer of complexity to an already challenging process. Active listings climbed to roughly 15,400, up about 4% from last year, meaning inventory is expanding but not flooding the market. With higher mortgage rates continuing to impact affordability, we’re seeing sales remain mixed and pricing strategies evolve. In this environment, steady guidance and attention to detail matter more than ever, especially when representing executors and trustees who need clarity and support at each step.