Talk about a winning choice! The average homeowner's net worth is 42 times that of a renter. Homeownership builds significant, long-term wealth and is a strategic move towards securing your financial future. If you are in the Los Angeles area, and have any questions or real estate sales or ... » Learn More about Renter vs Homeowner – Benefit of Ownership
How Trump’s Economic Plan Could Impact Mortgage Rates
When it comes to buying a home, mortgage rates play a massive role in determining affordability. With President-elect Trump’s potential economic policies on the horizon, it’s worth asking: how could these plans influence mortgage rates? Let’s break it down. 1. Fiscal Policies and Government Debt: ... » Learn More about How Trump’s Economic Plan Could Impact Mortgage Rates
Why Proposition 33 Misses the Mark on Housing Affordability
Proposition 33 has numerous unintended consequences. Economists across the political spectrum agree that rent control fails to address the root causes of housing affordability. By discouraging new apartment construction and deterring investment in rental properties, rent control exacerbates the very ... » Learn More about Why Proposition 33 Misses the Mark on Housing Affordability
Key Factors Driving San Fernando Valley’s Real Estate Market: Rates, Inventory, and Insurance
The residential real estate market in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles region, has stabilized. Inventory is up but still remains moderate by historical standards. The quantity of sales has dropped, and affordability remains tight. The recent drop in mortgage rates, from 8% in October 2023 ... » Learn More about Key Factors Driving San Fernando Valley’s Real Estate Market: Rates, Inventory, and Insurance
Mortgage Rates Plummet a Year Ahead of Fed Funds Rate Drop
I've said it numerous times: the Fed Funds Rate does not directly correlate with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Every time the Fed makes a move, it hits the news, and my phone starts ringing off the hook with potential borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop. However, mortgage rates have ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Plummet a Year Ahead of Fed Funds Rate Drop