South Bay Market News

Local real estate updates for Torrance and the South Bay — posted daily.

September 21, 2026

Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023 — 30-Year Mortgages Hover Near 7%

On Sept. 16 the Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4%, its first hike since 2023. The 30-year mortgage rate is hovering around 7%, and South Bay buyers are adapting their strategies.

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September 21, 2026

Toll Brothers Opens 43 Luxury Townhomes for Sale in Redondo Beach

The national builder's new coastal community on Pacific Coast Highway opened for sale Sept. 19, with three-story townhomes priced from $2 million.

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September 21, 2026

California Home Sales and Prices Rose in August, C.A.R. Reports

The California Association of Realtors says August existing-home sales and median prices rose month over month, even as higher mortgage rates and costs weighed on affordability.

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