Our weekly Burbank update for the week of Oct 29, 2026: the housing market, where people are eating, and what is happening around Burbank and Magnolia Park. See this week’s live list on our Burbank events page.
Happy Halloween week! Burbank inventory was down about a fifth from last year in September, and mortgage rates just dipped for the second week in a row. Here are the numbers, the top 10 restaurants and what’s happening in town through Veterans Day.
Burbank real estate market update: September 2026
- 33 homes sold in September across zips 91501, 91504, 91505, 91506, vs 37 in Sept 2025 (-10.8%)
- 142 homes for sale at the end of September, vs 179 a year earlier (-20.7%)
- Zip 91505 (Burbank): $1,135,000 median sale price, vs $1,120,000 in Sept 2025 (+1.3%)
- Zip 91505 (Burbank): 19 days median on market, vs 31 a year ago
- October so far (through Oct 29): 39 sold and 133 for sale; zip 91505 median $1,065,000, 13 days
Fewer sales than last year, but also fewer homes to choose from. Well-priced homes still move.
Source: TheMLS, single-family, Sep 2026 vs Sep 2025 (zips 91501, 91504, 91505, 91506); October figures month-to-date through Oct 29, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Mortgage rates this week for Burbank buyers: week ending Oct 23, 2026
Rates dipped for the second week in a row
The average 30-year fixed rate fell to 7.37%, down from 7.41% and the lowest in three weeks, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey. Mortgage applications rose 3.4% from the week before, and purchase applications rose 4%.
It’s a small move, and rates are still more than a point higher than a year ago. Still, it’s some relief for buyers. Curious what your payment looks like at today’s rate? Call or text me at 661-877-4162 and I’ll run the numbers.
Sources: Mortgage Bankers Association, CNBC. Data for the week ending Oct 23, 2026.
Top 10 restaurants in Burbank
The Media Capital of the World has fed Hollywood for decades. Here are OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice favorites in Burbank, straight from verified diner reviews – from classic steakhouses to a hilltop view. Tell us which one you love!
– Your neighbors, Andy & Rebekah
- The Capital Grille – Burbank
Steakhouse · Burbank - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Burbank
Japanese BBQ · Burbank - Over Under Public House
American · Burbank - Amor a Mí
Contemporary Mexican · Burbank - The Stage
Contemporary American · Burbank - Morton’s The Steakhouse – Burbank
Steakhouse · Burbank - Palma Ristorante
Italian · Burbank - Granville – Burbank
Contemporary American · Burbank - The Smoke House
American · Burbank - Castaway – Burbank
Steakhouse · Burbank
Source: OpenTable Diners’ Choice – diners’ favorite restaurants in Burbank (updated Oct 5, 2026). Restaurant links open in Google Maps.
Things to do in Burbank: events Oct 29 – Nov 11, 2026
Halloween Skatefest
Fri Oct 30 · 6:30–9 PM
Free costume skate night for all ages and levels at the Burbank (Valley) Skate Park, 1625 N. Valley St. No registration needed.
SAT OCT 31 · 8 AM–12 PM (ALSO NOV 7)
Fresh produce and local vendors every Saturday at Olive Ave & Glenoaks Blvd.
Halloween Carnival
Sat Oct 31 · 6:30–8 PM
Games and treats for ages 3–11 at McCambridge Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd; $5.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Sun Nov 1 · 12–2 PM
Free celebration with Mariachi Los Santaneros, dancing, crafts and a community altar in the park behind the Northwest Branch Library, 3323 W. Victory Blvd.
Día de los Muertos at Verdugo Aquatic Facility
Sun Nov 1 · 1–4 PM
Crafts, face painting, a community ofrenda, churros, agua fresca and recreational swim.
Burbank Veterans Day Ceremony
Wed Nov 11 · 10:15 AM Concert, 11 AM Ceremony
A free Burbank Community Band concert followed by the city ceremony at the McCambridge Park War Memorial, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Events from public sources. Times and details can change, so confirm before you go.
Every Finish Line, Together: Rebekah Takes 1st at Cal Tri LA
On Sunday, October 18, Rebekah lined up at Cal Tri LA in Playa del Rey and Marina del Rey – a 1,640-yard ocean swim, a 24.3-mile bike and a 6-mile run – and she brought home 1st place in the F35–39 division.
But the moment that got us wasn’t the podium. It was the finish chute. Our son William has crossed every single finish line with his mom since the day he was born, and this one was no different. Watching the two of them run it in together is the whole reason we do this.
A huge thank-you to Rebekah’s coach and our dear friend, Jacqueline Beaulieu, for every workout, every pep talk and every early morning. And thank you to all our friends and family who cheered, texted and prayed her across the line.
Racing is only one part of Rebekah’s story. She’s the author of The Growing Christian: Two Paths of the Christian Belief and the founder of Taking the Wins, a faith and postpartum community for moms in every season. She also co-founded our Christian apparel brand, Lord and Armor, with me. If you or someone you love could use some encouragement, start with her free 7-day devotional, 7 Days of Taking the Wins.
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