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Top Real Estate Agent Westlake Village Buying or selling a home in Westlake Village is a big choice. Any kind of real estate transaction is usually the biggest choice someone makes in their life. Choosing Shen Realty, the top real estate agent in Westlake Village, we help provide our clients with the proper tools and professional...
Best Trick-or-Treating Spots and Halloween Events in Malibu, Conejo Valley, and Los Angeles Welcome to the Shen Realty guide to the best Halloween experiences in our area! Whether you’re trick-or-treating with little ghouls, hitting up haunted attractions with friends, or looking for festive family fun, we’ve got you covered. From Malibu’s cozy neighborhoods to Conejo Valley&rsquo...
A Tour of the Area by a Realtor in Agoura Hills Agoura Hills, California, offers a rich tapestry of lifestyle experiences, from rustic equestrian neighborhoods to vibrant shopping and historic film sites. This diverse suburban community nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains boasts attractions that highlight its heritage, natural beauty, and local charm. Below, we explore some of Agoura Hills&rsquo...
The Story of Malibu's Green Parrot The Santa Monica mountains are home to a plethora of iconic and diverse species that truly make this region unique, such as coyotes, quals, bob cats, and mountain lions. But few are as colorful and stand out as much as the bright green parrots that are now so quintessential to...
This Month in Malibu | September 2025 September was a month of movement and reflection in Malibu. From rebuilding milestones and community celebrations to spirited local debates, the city continued to evolve while holding tight to its coastal character. Each story this month captures a piece of Malibu’s ongoing transformation — one built on resilience...
The Largest Wildlife Crossing in the World and What it Means for Agoura Hills A Landmark Project in Agoura Hills Agoura Hills is making global headlines as the site of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the largest wildlife bridge in the world. Spanning ten lanes of the 101 Freeway at Liberty Canyon, this $90+ million project is designed to give animals—from mountain lions to...
Why is "Old Agoura" called "Old"? Agoura’s Name and Early Identity The community’s name comes from Don Pierre Agoure, a French Basque rancher who settled here in 1871 and ran sheep and cattle across the valley. When local residents sought a one-word name for their new post office in 1927, they adopted his surname...
Why you should buy real estate in Agoura Hills in 2025 Agoura Hills sits in the Santa Monica Mountains with year-round outdoor appeal: oak-studded foothills, chaparral-lined canyons and over 280 sunny days per year.There are miles of hiking and riding trails, Malibu Creek State Park, Paramount Ranch, and many more within the largest urban national park, the “Santa Monica Mountains...
This Month in Malibu | August 2025 Mystery Investor Spends $65 M on Burned Beachfront Lots  In a bold real estate move, an unidentified foreign investor has quietly scooped up nine oceanfront lots in Malibu’s La Costa Beach neighborhood. The properties, where homes had previously burned down in a fire, were purchased for a total...
Malibu’s Once Extinct Frog Returns! A Croak of Hope For the first time in over half a century, the California red-legged frog — once declared gone from Malibu and the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains — is back. Nearly 600 tadpoles, raised with care by biologists at Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific, were released...
Westlake Village Real Estate Market Report - First Half 2025 (Data Captured from MLS Featuring Single-Family Residences; Comparing Jan–Aug of 2025, to Jan-Aug of 2024) The story in Westlake Village so far this year is one of fewer homes trading hands, but at higher prices. Buyers are active, particularly in the luxury range, but they’re also taking more...
Agoura Hills Real Estate Market Report — First Half 2025 (Data Captured from MLS Featuring Single-Family Residences; Comparing Jan–Aug of 2025, to Jan-Aug of 2024) Agoura Hills is steady and active. A few more homes sold, prices are a touch higher, and price per square foot rose faster than prices. There are more homes for sale than last year, so...