This is a basic overview of the Los Angeles County housing market. Make note of the number of homes actually being built, and the 5 yr gain in appreciation based on a moderate rate of appreciation. If you are in the Los Angeles area, have any questions or real estate sales or financing needs, ... » Learn More about Los Angeles Real Estate Report Card October 2019
Interest Rates are Close to Historic Lows, but Now What?
There are several moving targets that can have a direct effect on what interest rates will do over the next few months. Rates on both the short term and long term rates are close to historic lows. The short term and long term rates don't necessarily correlate. The Federal Reserve already dropped ... » Learn More about Interest Rates are Close to Historic Lows, but Now What?
California Real Estate Market at a Glance
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, CIAS President/Broker Multi Real Estate Services, Inc. Gov’t Affairs Chair – California Association of Mortgage Professionals (2017-2018) Chairman – ... » Learn More about California Real Estate Market at a Glance
FHA Makes it Easier to Get Loans on Condos – Including Reverse Mortgages
It’s been bantered around for years, finally the Federal Housing Administration announced long awaited changes to the guidelines to approving condominiums for FHA loans. This will help in several areas. FHA loans allow for low down payments, and easier borrower qualifying guidelines than ... » Learn More about FHA Makes it Easier to Get Loans on Condos – Including Reverse Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Down to 2016 Levels, First It Was The Federal Reserve, Then It Was New Tariffs. What a 48 hours!
The interest rates had a very crazy 48 hours. It came in two phases. Phase one - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did what was totally expected for months. They dropped the Fed Rate .25%. The first reduction in 10 years. Fed Chairman Powell indicated that it was a mid-cycle adjustment. The ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Down to 2016 Levels, First It Was The Federal Reserve, Then It Was New Tariffs. What a 48 hours!