There was a article written in the Los Angeles Times recently "Affordable Housing Problem Lies, in Part, with Government", hits the nail on the head, and reiterates the same information I've been conveying for many years... The housing shortage, and accelerating cost is all about supply and demand, ... » Learn More about Los Angeles Housing Affordability Issue is a Government, Supply and Demand Problem
California Real Estate Market at a Glance
California's real estate market is still staying solid. Very moderate appreciation, inventory historically on the tighter side, and the affordability index becoming an issue. If you are in the Los Angeles area, have any questions or real estate sales or financing needs, feel free in contacting ... » Learn More about California Real Estate Market at a Glance
Critical Last Minute TRID Information for Realtors – Presentation Friday
A streamlined presentation for seasoned and new real estate agents showing how the “TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure” or “Know Before You Owe” rule, effective October 3, will be changing the way realtors will have to negotiate transactions, and conduct business. This is not another overview of the ... » Learn More about Critical Last Minute TRID Information for Realtors – Presentation Friday
Fed Rate and Affect on Mortgage Rates – May Not Be What You Expect (Video)
There’s been a lot of discussion about when the Federal Reserve will increase their rates, and the effect on mortgage rates. The correlation may not be what you think. The Fed mainly implements monetary policy largely by adjusting two rates. The “federal funds rate”. This is the interest rate that ... » Learn More about Fed Rate and Affect on Mortgage Rates – May Not Be What You Expect (Video)
No Rate Hike… How Confused is the Fed? Very
The Federal Reserve didn't implement a rate change last week because "international economic weakness, and inflation coming in below target". That doesn't mean there was a consensus among the Fed membership. In fact there is a broad disparity between the members on when the rates will change, and by ... » Learn More about No Rate Hike… How Confused is the Fed? Very