Our weekly West Valley update for the week of Oct 29, 2026: the housing market, where people are eating, and what is happening around Reseda, Tarzana, Northridge and Woodland Hills. See this week’s live list on our West Valley events page.
Happy Halloween week! West Valley buyers had more homes to choose from in September than a year ago, and mortgage rates just dipped for the second week in a row. Here are the numbers, the top 10 restaurants and the best things to do through Veterans Day.
West Valley real estate market update: September 2026
- 91 homes sold in September across zips 91303, 91307, 91335, 91364, 91367, vs 116 in Sept 2025 (-21.6%)
- 591 homes for sale at the end of September, vs 576 a year earlier (+2.6%)
- Zip 91367 (Woodland Hills): $1,320,000 median sale price, vs $1,465,000 in Sept 2025 (-9.9%)
- Zip 91367 (Woodland Hills): 19 days median on market, vs 12 a year ago
- October so far (through Oct 29): 66 sold and 556 for sale; zip 91367 median $1,260,000, 31 days
Fewer sales and more homes for sale than last year. Buyers have more room to negotiate.
Source: TheMLS, single-family, Sep 2026 vs Sep 2025 (zips 91303, 91307, 91335, 91364, 91367); October figures month-to-date through Oct 29, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Mortgage rates this week for West Valley 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 West Valley
Ventura Boulevard in the West Valley is one of the best dinner streets in LA. These are OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice favorites in Woodland Hills, picked from verified diner reviews – perfect for date night or a celebration. Tell us your favorite!
– Your neighbors, Andy & Rebekah
- Monty’s Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Woodland Hills - Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Woodland Hills
Steakhouse · Woodland Hills - Larsen’s Steakhouse – Woodland Hills
Steakhouse · Woodland Hills - Prose Kitchen & Bar
Californian · Woodland Hills - AjiMori House
Sushi · Woodland Hills - Deux Bistro
French · Woodland Hills - Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Steakhouse · Woodland Hills - HOM Italian Eatery
Italian · Woodland Hills - The Local Peasant – Woodland Hills
American · Woodland Hills - Casaléna
Italian / Mediterranean · Woodland Hills
Source: OpenTable Diners’ Choice – diners’ favorite restaurants in Woodland Hills (updated Oct 5, 2026). Restaurant links open in Google Maps.
Things to do in West Valley: events Oct 29 – Nov 11, 2026
Northridge Rec Center Halloween Carnival
Fri Oct 30 · 3:30–7:30 PM
Free candy, carnival games, crafts, inflatables and a costume contest at 18300 Lemarsh St.
Reseda Spooktacular
Fri Oct 30 · 5–9 PM
Costume contests and a 7:30 PM outdoor movie at Reseda Rec Center, 18411 Victory Blvd.
Winnetka Rec Center Halloween
Fri Oct 30 · 5–9 PM
Petting zoo and an 8 PM haunted house at 8401 Winnetka Ave.
Lanark Rec Center Halloween
Fri Oct 30 · 5–9 PM
Halloween fun plus an ofrenda workshop at 21816 Lanark St, Canoga Park.
Tarzana Pumpkin & Scarecrow Fest
Sat Oct 31 · 11 AM–3 PM
Tarzana’s first pumpkin carving contest at Tarzana Rec Center, 5655 Vanalden Ave.
CSUN Steel Drum Ensemble
Sat Oct 31 · 12–1 PM
A free outdoor steel drum concert in the Cypress Hall Courtyard at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge.
Mall-O-Ween at Northridge Mall
Sat Oct 31 · 4–8 PM
Free trick-or-treating at participating stores, a costume contest and a photo booth.
Nearby: San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade
Wed Nov 11 · 11:11 AM
The 23rd annual parade down Laurel Canyon Blvd in Pacoima, from San Fernando Mission Blvd to Ritchie Valens Recreation Center.
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.
Looking at homes in West Valley?
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Andy Martinez Jr., Owner/Broker · CA DRE #01978202 · CO Real Estate Lic. #EI.100111345 · Company NMLS #2371431 · Andy Martinez Jr., MLO NMLS #2171006. Entity Mortgage and Realty, 26254 Prima Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Equal Housing Opportunity. Market information from TheMLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Events and restaurant details come from public sources and can change, so confirm before you go.