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Tacos & Tequila

LA's Tastiest Real Estate Blog

Tacos & Tequila is the most irreverent online journal in the real estate space. The name was inspired by the office’s favorite afternoon libations and a love for tacos — often served at our open houses across the Westside.

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Venice's Fall Calendar Belongs to Its Smallest Organizers

October 22, 2026

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SBP’s Q3 2026 Market Update: New Season, Fresh Stats
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SBP’s Q3 2026 Market Update: New Season, Fresh Stats

October 16, 2026

Big sales, bold moves, and the furniture that stays.

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In the Mar Vista Tract, the Rarest Feature of a Gregory Ain House Is a Contract

October 15, 2026

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Los Angeles
LA's Current Dining Scene, Decoded

October 9, 2026

Eat up.

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The Pier Is Throwing Santa Monica a Party While Its Front Door Comes Down

October 8, 2026

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SBP Guide: Your Super El Niño Home Checklist

October 2, 2026

Are you ready for it?

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Why Some 90210 Homes Pay a Mansion Tax and Others Never Will

October 1, 2026

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Los Angeles
What Does the Future Hold For the Santa Monica Airport?

September 25, 2026

227 acres, 1 unknown future.

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Architecture & Design
Emmy-Worthy Style: Elevate Your Home Decor With Inspo from Your Fave TV Shows

September 18, 2026

Steal it from the screen.

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Getaway Homes: Smith & Berg Named Los Angeles Ambassador for Limelight Branded Res...

September 17, 2026

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How the October 15 FAIR Plan Rate Change Could Shape Pacific Palisades Prices This...

September 17, 2026

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LA Events
What to Keep on Your Radar This Fall in LA

September 11, 2026

The LA 411.

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A Lasting Legacy: What Would Dolly Do?

September 4, 2026

Lessons from a legend.

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Local Business
Labor Day, Done Local: Westside Small Business Roundup

August 28, 2026

Shop small.

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Neighborhood Spotlight
Class is in Session: Westside Neighborhood Report Card

August 21, 2026

A+ all around.

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Local Business
A Warm (Re)Welcome to Palisades Village!

August 14, 2026

Coming home.

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Lifestyle
Eat Local: A Farmers Market Cookbook for August

August 7, 2026

Dig in.

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The Mar Vista Sunday: How Grand View And Venice Blvd Became The Westside's Quietes...

August 6, 2026

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Lifestyle
Beat the Heat: How We’re Staying Cool In & Around LA This Summer

July 31, 2026

Feeling hot, hot, hot.

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Architecture & Design
What Your Kitchen Island Says About You

July 24, 2026

Personality quiz.

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Lifestyle
A Local's Guide to the Perfect Summer Day in LA

July 17, 2026

Your go-to LA itinerary.

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Quarterly Report
SBP’s Q2 2026 Market Update: Sun’s Out, Stats are Here

July 10, 2026

Fresh from the LA market.

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Lifestyle
Hosting with SBP: Celebrate Summer Like a Pro

July 2, 2026

Happy Fourth!

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SBP Guide: July Events You Won't Want to Miss in LA

June 26, 2026

Summer kick off.

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Architecture & Design
The Smarter Case for Building an ADU in LA

June 18, 2026

ADU: to be or not to be?

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SBP Guides
SBP Father's Day Gift Guide: TV Dad Edition

June 12, 2026

Happy Father's Day!

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Buying
Looking for a Home? SBP Team Shares Their Top Non-Negotiables

June 5, 2026

Home sweet home.

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Los Angeles
The Summer Reading List for People Who Love LA

May 29, 2026

Read it and weep.

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Lifestyle
What We're Grilling, Drinking & Watching This Memorial Day Weekend

May 22, 2026

Happy MDW!

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Your Most Pressing Real Estate Questions, Answered

May 15, 2026

SBP FAQ

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Mom Wisdom: What She Taught Us
Mom Wisdom: What She Taught Us

May 8, 2026

Mom knows best.

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Lifestyle
LA's Best Tortillerias (Because the Tortilla is the Whole Point)

May 1, 2026

Let's taco 'bout it.

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SBP Guide: 5 LA Hiking Trails To Explore This Summer

April 24, 2026

Take a hike.

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Buying
Defining the “Forever Home" in LA: How Today's Buyers See It

April 17, 2026

Why buyers are rethinking their strategy.

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LA Events
SBP Guide: The Best Spring Happenings Across SoCal

April 10, 2026

Spring has sprung.

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Quarterly Report
SBP’s State of the Market Q1 2026: Bite-Sized Insights by Neighborhood

April 3, 2026

Q1 in the books.

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LA, Then & Now: The Places That Endure

March 27, 2026

Long live LA.

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Real Estate
Creating Value In Your Home: These Invisible Drivers Can Change Everything

March 20, 2026

The less obvious selling points.

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Video Blog
WATCH: SBP GUIDE TO THE OSCARS 2026 — IT'S MORTY GOLD!

March 13, 2026

And the Oscar goes to...

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Lifestyle
The Gift of Golden Hour: How to Make the Most of Daylight Savings

March 6, 2026

Spring forward.

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Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Guide: Little Holmby​​ & Holmby Hills

February 27, 2026

Holmby insider's guide.

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Plan Now, Enjoy Later: Home Projects to Start in Winter for Spring Living

February 20, 2026

Spring, here we come.

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Lifestyle
The SBP Edit: What We're Loving Right Now

February 13, 2026

Love day done differently.

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SBP Guide: 5 Local Micro-Escapes That Feel a Million Miles Away

February 6, 2026

Get away without going far.

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Getaway Homes
Getaway Homes: Royal French Château Within the Grand Parc of Versailles

February 5, 2026

Own a piece of French history.

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Video Blog
SBP’s State of the Market: January 2026

January 31, 2026

WATCH NOW + Insights Not to be Missed

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10 Things Kobe Bryant Taught Us About Hard Work & Perseverance

January 23, 2026

Mamba mentality.

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The Insider’s Guide to LA in 2026: What’s Changing & What You Need to Know

January 17, 2026

Your at-a-glance insider's look.

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SBP Guide: LA’s Hottest New Restaurants, 2026 Edition

January 9, 2026

Dig in.

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Lifestyle
Start the New Year Right: New Rituals for Reinvention

January 2, 2026

New year, new you.

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2025 Unwrapped: SBP’s Most Memorable Moments

December 26, 2025

What a year it's been.

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Rob Reiner: Remembering a Local Legend

December 19, 2025

Reflecting on his incredible life & contributions.

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Architecture & Design
No-Fuss Decorating Tips to Make Your LA Home Feel Holiday Festive

December 12, 2025

'Tis the season.

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Los Angeles
Home for the Holidays: The SBP Way of Giving Back

December 5, 2025

'Tis the season of giving.

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SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Where to Celebrate The Holiday Season in LA

November 28, 2025

December done right.

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WTF, You Can’t Say That at the Holiday Table! Part V

November 21, 2025

Holiday hot takes.

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Architecture & Design
Buyer’s Guide to Lifestyle: How the Right Home Can Enhance Your Everyday

November 14, 2025

Lifestyle ROI.

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Architecture & Design
Wall Magic: The Wallpaper Trends That'll Transform Your Space This Winter

November 7, 2025

Hit the wall.

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Lifestyle
Your Weekend Just Got Spookier: SBP’s Fave Frights Are Here

November 1, 2025

Halloween isn't over till we say it's over.

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Architecture & Design
Game On, Home Edition: Watch Your Fave Teams in Comfort & Style

October 24, 2025

The ultimate viewing experience.

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Quarterly Report
SBP’s State of the Market: October 2025

October 17, 2025

Trends, numbers, and neighborhood highlights from Q3.

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Architecture & Design
Beyond the Finishes: The Features Buyers Really Fall For

October 10, 2025

Details buyers can't resist.

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National Taco Day: Celebrate Delicious History, the SBP Way
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National Taco Day: Celebrate Delicious History, the SBP Way

October 3, 2025

Let's taco 'bout it.

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Sip Like a Local: 10 LA Wine Bars & Bites for Your Next Night Out

September 26, 2025

Sip, savor, swirl.

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Lifestyle
SBP Quiz: Which Fall Escape Fits Your Personality?

September 19, 2025

Falling for a getaway.

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Lifestyle
From Farm to Table: LA’s Seasonal Produce You Need This Month

September 12, 2025

Farm fresh.

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The Ultimate LA Luxury? Lifestyle at Your Doorstep

September 5, 2025

Accessibility by foot > everything.

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SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Your End-of-Summer Checklist

August 29, 2025

Make it count!

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Video Blog
SBP Out of Office: Tacos & Mezcal Featuring Soluro 1610 x Hermanito

August 22, 2025

Tacos and...mezcal!

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Local Business
Oh, Those Summer Nights, Served: Our Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots on the Westside

August 15, 2025

Dig in (al fresco).

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Architecture & Design
Mid-Year New Construction Trends for 2025: What’s In According to SBP

August 8, 2025

Insider insights.

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Lifestyle
The SBP Book Club: What We’re Reading Before Summer Ends

August 1, 2025

Turning the page on summer.

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Lifestyle
Midsummer Reset: 5 Small Self-Care Rituals to Start Now

July 25, 2025

Show up for your own life.

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Quarterly Report
SBP's Q2 2025 Market Report: Big Wins, Bold Moves

July 18, 2025

Hot off the press.

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Lifestyle
New to You in Santa Monica: 4 Female-Led Businesses to Shop Now

July 11, 2025

SBP stamp of approval.

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SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Activities for an Epic Summer in LA

July 3, 2025

Your LA summer playbook.

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SBP Guide: How to Host the Ultimate July 4th Bash at Home
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SBP Guide: How to Host the Ultimate July 4th Bash at Home

June 27, 2025

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Where to Take Your Foodie Friend Who’s ‘Tried Everything’
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Where to Take Your Foodie Friend Who’s ‘Tried Everything’

June 19, 2025

Let's dig in.

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From Dad: Wisdom That Guides Us

June 13, 2025

Happy Father's Day

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Video Blog
WATCH: The Perfect Pairing—Casa Dragones x Wally's

June 6, 2025

Press play now!

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Pet-Friendly Places Every Westsider Needs to Know
SBP Guides
Pet-Friendly Places Every Westsider Needs to Know

May 30, 2025

Woof woof.

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Neighborhood Spotlight
Neighborhood Spotlight: Sherman Oaks

May 23, 2025

Into the Valley we go.

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SBP Guides
SBP Guide: 5 Easy But Memorable Getaways for Memorial Day Weekend

May 16, 2025

Happy MDW!

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Lessons from Mom: Words to Live By

May 9, 2025

HMD!!!

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SBP Guides
Cinco de Mayo in LA: Where to Celebrate with Tacos & Tequila

May 2, 2025

Let's taco 'bout it.

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Real Estate
The Future of Pacific Palisades Begins with Land

April 25, 2025

A powerful new chapter in the Palisades.

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Quarterly Report
SBP's Q1 2025 Market Report: Spring Momentum on the Westside

April 18, 2025

Q1 in the books.

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Local Business
Work Hard, Sip Well: SBP x Thatcher’s Wine Brentwood

April 11, 2025

Wine not?

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SBP Guides
SBP Guide: Your Essential Spring Checklist for Home Maintenance & Value

April 4, 2025

Spring here we come.

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10 Life Lessons from George Foreman: A Champion's Journey of Resilience & Reinvention

March 28, 2025

Legends never die.

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SBP Guides
Create a Perfect Spring Day in LA

March 21, 2025

The ultimate itinerary.

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SBP Guide: How to Celebrate Marathon Weekend & St. Paddy’s in LA
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SBP Guide: How to Celebrate Marathon Weekend & St. Paddy’s in LA

March 14, 2025

Sip, sprint, celebrate.

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Neighborhood Spotlight
SBP Neighborhood Spotlight: Santa Monica

March 7, 2025

Insider's guide to SM.

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Los Angeles
It’s Oscar Night: Will Your Favorites Take Home the Gold?

February 28, 2025

And the Oscar goes to...

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Architecture & Design
SBP Guides
SBP Guide: How to Curate Your Home Like an Interior Designer

February 21, 2025

Transform your space...without a design degree.

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Quarterly Report
Record-Breaking Year in Review: SBP’s Q4 2024 Market Report

February 14, 2025

Another one in the books.

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SBP Guides
Valentine’s Inspiration: Unique Ways to Spend the Day of Love in LA

February 7, 2025

We love LA.

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SBP Guides
Super Bowl Sunday in LA: Where to Eat, Watch (and Escape) the Game

January 31, 2025

Ready, set, watch.

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SBP Guides
SBP Guide: How to Practice Self-Care in LA Right Now

January 24, 2025

Show yourself some love.

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SBP Guide: Tools for Wildfire Recovery and Preparedness

January 18, 2025

Stay safe, stay strong.

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