The substantial appreciation of residential real estate values in 2020 has helped the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) push the maximum loan amounts allowed for conforming loans to new highs. On a national level, the base loan amount increased from $510,400 (2020) to $548,250 (2021). The limits ... » Learn More about New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loan Limits for 2021
California Property Price Growth Accelerates
The chart says it all. Due to low interest rates, substantial buyer motivation and low inventory, California property values have jumped substantially over the past 5 months. At some point, the interest rates will go up, and pricing will get to a point where the affordability will be affected, ... » Learn More about California Property Price Growth Accelerates
San Fernando Valley Housing Statistics October 2020
The San Fernando Valley housing market is still hot, but there will be changes coming. The number of new sales are still high, dealing with a slight seasonal easing, but also limited by low inventory. The available inventory is edging up but still substantially lower than historical ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Statistics October 2020
Interest Rates Have Never Been Lower
As you can see in this chart of long term interest rates going back to 1971, interest rates pertaining to the 10 year note and the 30 year fixed rate mortgage have never been lower. To offset the economic effects of the COVID Pandemic, the Federal Reserve has been conducting Quantitative ... » Learn More about Interest Rates Have Never Been Lower
California Housing Market: Sales Up, Price Sets New Record, Supply Lowest in Years
Historically low interest rates continue to drive sales. Low inventory pushing up pricing. If you are in the Los Angeles area, have any questions or real estate sales or financing needs, feel free in contacting me Ron Henderson GRI, RECS, CIASPresident/BrokerMulti Real Estate Services, ... » Learn More about California Housing Market: Sales Up, Price Sets New Record, Supply Lowest in Years