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Notes from the Westside

Canyon life, neighborhood guides, market thoughts, and my monthly "10 Good Things" — a few things worth knowing from a 4th-generation Santa Monica Canyon native.

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Guide · Neighborhoods

Comparing the LA Westside's Best Neighborhoods

Santa Monica Canyon, Rustic Canyon, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Venice — how they differ, and who each one suits.

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10 Good Things — Alex Hoerner's monthly newsletter
10 Good Things · May 2026

Ten Good Things

My curated newsletter — ten things worth knowing about Westside real estate, canyon life, and the wider world, sent to friends and neighbors each month.

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Ten things worth knowing about Westside real estate, canyon life, and the market — once a month, no noise.

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