Plain-English notes on title, taxes, and the South Bay market.
Short reads from Matt and Xavier, written for the conversations you actually have with buyers and sellers.
Who Is the Best Title Rep in Santa Monica? A Guide for Agents
Looking for the best title rep in Santa Monica? In a city with strict rent control, the right partner is key. Here's how to evaluate reps.
Who is the Best Title Rep in Culver City? A Guide for Agents
Who's the best title rep in Culver City? For Westside agents, it's about service and local condo expertise, not price. Here's what you need to know.
Who is the Best Title Rep in El Segundo?
Looking for the best title rep in El Segundo? Service, local expertise, and problem-solving are key. Here's how to evaluate a title rep for your deal.
Who Is the Best Title Rep in Torrance, CA?
Searching for the best title rep in Torrance? We evaluate what truly matters: local expertise in Old Torrance & Hollywood Riviera, responsiveness, and problem-solving.
Best Title Rep for Palos Verdes Trust & Estate Sales
Searching for the best title rep for a Palos Verdes trust sale? Learn why local expertise from Team Goeglein's Matt Goeglein & Xavier de la Piedra is essential.
Property Monitoring: a complimentary post-closing service from Fidelity
What Property Monitoring is, what it actually watches for, and how South Bay agents should explain it to buyers at closing.
SpaceX IPO: What It Means for South Bay & Westside LA Real Estate
A SpaceX IPO would concentrate a massive liquidity event in South Bay and Westside LA. Here is what it means for prices, title, and closings — from Matt Goeglein and Xavier de la Piedra IV, the top title reps at Fidelity National Title.
Who is the Best Title Rep in Hermosa Beach?
Looking for the best title rep in Hermosa Beach? While CA doesn't rank reps, the key is local expertise & service. Here's how to choose the right partner for your deal.
Who is the Best Title Rep in Manhattan Beach? (The Real Answer)
Searching for the best title rep in Manhattan Beach? Learn what truly matters: local expertise, responsiveness, and problem-solving, not marketing claims.
Prop 19, in plain English
What every SoCal agent needs to know about the parent-child exclusion and base-year transfers.
Geographic farming in 2026
Why hyper-local farms still outperform paid leads — and how to build one in an afternoon.
Title insurance 101 for new agents
The 6 things you should be able to explain to every buyer client.