Justin Bonney

Founding Broker, Clear Way Real Estate (CA DRE #01338897)

Broker | Advisor | Investor | Local Expert

A lifelong San Fernando Valley resident, CSUN graduate (B.A. Finance & Real Estate), and Lake Balboa homeowner. Active in real estate and finance since 1997, starting in banking and mortgage lending before sales. Licensed since 2003, broker since 2008, with thousands of transactions across residential sales, lending, and investment.

In 2024, I launched Clear Way Real Estate in partnership with Side, an invitation-only platform for top-producing boutique brokers. In 2025, I added Clear Way Property Management (CA DRE #02340629) for Valley landlords and investors, with full LA rent stabilization and just cause eviction compliance.

I'm an investor at heart and have personally renovated properties, which gives me a practical eye for upside, risk, and renovation cost. I stay close to the tax strategies that actually move the needle for California homeowners and investors, including Prop 19, Section 121, and 1031 exchanges. From house hacking to multifamily acquisitions, I help clients leverage real estate to build long-term wealth.

Serving Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Northridge, Reseda, Studio City, Canoga Park, West Hills, Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, and the surrounding San Fernando Valley.

CIVIC & PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP (past service)

• Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council: Former Communications Chair, former Planning & Land Use Co-Chair


• Southland Regional Association of Realtors: Chair, Grievance & Ethics (2023); Vice Chair (2022)

CREDENTIALS

• Broker (Since 2008) | Agent (Since 2003)


• Mortgage professional (Since 1997) | REALTOR(R) (Since 2011)


• B.A. Finance & Real Estate, Cal State Northridge

OFF THE CLOCK

Busy dad with a teenage daughter, married to a school principal. Real estate isn't even the most demanding part of my day.

Reach me at (818) 697-4884 or [email protected]