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Alex Schult

Alex Schult is the founder of Living in California and a licensed real estate professional 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.

Why Do I Need a Realtor If MLS Does the Work?

So you're looking for a new home as a first-time buyer, downsizer, or up-sizer. You've considered new construction, active adult community living, country clubs...

Want to Buy a New Home in 2025? A Step-by-Step Guide to Have You in Your New Home by Year’s End

Last updated: March 8, 2026 Tired of throwing away your money on rent? Outgrown your current home? It is time to buy a new home....

Understanding Closing Costs: A Complete Breakdown for Buyers and Sellers

Whether buying or selling a home or simply refinancing your existing mortgage, it is critical to understand the closing costs of this often complicated...

Unlocking Supplemental Property Taxes in California for First-Time Buyers

Welcome to the nation’s most expensive market, where $800,000+ gets you the average. As of November 2024, Redfin reported the average median home price...

Adjustable-Rate Versus Fixed-Rate Mortgages: Risks and Rewards

In a high-rate mortgage environment like the one we’re currently experiencing, it can be very tempting to choose an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) loan instead...

Is the Worst House in the Best Area Right for My Family?

"Look for the worst house in the best area!" Real estate economists scream it from their virtual "rooftops" at every opportunity, and realtors back...

What to Know Before Buying Your First Home in California

California Dreaming, are we? The challenge is real when faced with the obstacle of purchasing your first home in the nation’s most expensive housing...

9 Reasons Why Irvine, CA, Is a Great Family-Friendly City to Raise a Family

Nestled in the heart of sunny Southern California, Irvine has earned a reputation as one of the best cities in the United States to...
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