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Alex Schult
Alex Schult is the founder of Living in California and a licensed California Realtor (DRE #02236174) with KW Spectrum Properties based in Southern California. A U.S. Army veteran, Alex has spent over 27 years building, scaling, and managing online media companies, including PhotographyTalk.com and 4wdTalk.com. His focus at Living in California is delivering honest, data-backed city guides, housing market analysis, and cost of living insights drawn from real resident experience. He hosts weekly California market updates on the Living in California YouTube channel covering home sales trends, mortgage rates, and policy changes that affect homeowners and buyers across the state.
The California Housing Market in 2026: What the NAR Sales Surge Really Means for You
Quick Facts:
Topic: California housing market, mid-2026 outlook
Latest data: C.A.R. April 2026 report and NAR May 2026 national report
California median price: $914,810...
How AI in Real Estate Is Changing the Way You Buy a Home
Quick Facts:
Topic: How AI in real estate is changing home buying
Focus: National trends, with a California lens
Biggest shift: Conversational AI search...
What Lennar’s Price Cuts Mean for California Home Buyers in 2026
Quick Facts:
Company: Lennar, one of the largest U.S. homebuilders
Q2 2026 average home...
California Real Estate Investors Are Buying Again, Even as the Sunbelt Empties
Quick Facts:
Topic: California real estate investor activity, Q1 2026
Source: Redfin investor report, 39 major US metros
National trend: Investor home purchases down...
Cost of Living in San Jose: A 2026 Breakdown From a California Realtor
See the real cost of living in San Jose for 2026: home prices, rent, utilities, gas, taxes, and the salary you need, from a licensed California Realtor.
Prop 19 California Explained: How Homeowners Transfer Their Property Tax Base
Prop 19 California Quick Facts:
Topic: Prop 19 California property tax base transfers
Passed: November 3, 2020 (51.1% voter approval)
Effective dates: February 16,...
Living in Temecula, CA: An Honest 2026 Guide From a California Realtor
Thinking about living in Temecula, CA? See the cost of living, housing, schools, wine country, climate, and pros and cons from a local California Realtor.
Living in Fresno, CA: An Honest 2026 Guide From a California Realtor
Thinking about living in Fresno, CA? See the cost of living, housing, jobs, climate, and lifestyle, plus honest pros and cons from a local California Realtor.
