As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the San Fernando Valley housing market is showing signs of seasonal softness, normal for this time of year, but with a very real split between the single family marketplace and the condo sector. Buyers still have opportunities, and sellers need to remain ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Market Update March 2026
Market Updates
Mortgage Rates Have Dropped to Multi-Year Lows But Your Exact Rate Still Depends on Your Profile
I always say “When you hear it on the news, it’s obsolete”. When you hear the mortgage rates have dropped from the media, it’s based on Freddie Mac data that can be a week old. Rates can change a couple times a day, depending on financial markets. Over the past year, we’ve watched mortgage ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Have Dropped to Multi-Year Lows But Your Exact Rate Still Depends on Your Profile
San Fernando Valley Housing Market: 1959 to Today — How We Got Here, Where We Stand, and What to Expect in 2026
As a native of the San Fernando Valley, and selling real estate for over 40 years, I've seen several housing economic cycles. The San Fernando Valley housing market has always been shaped by a combination of economics, policy, interest rate cycles, demographic shifts, and more recently insurance, ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Market: 1959 to Today — How We Got Here, Where We Stand, and What to Expect in 2026
Are Foreclosures Really “Surging”? Here’s the Real Story Behind the Headlines
Every few months the news cycle grabs onto a dramatic housing headline , and the most recent one claims that “foreclosures are rising sharply.” Technically, some foreclosure categories have increased year-over-year, but the real question is: compared to what? When you look at the actual data, ... » Learn More about Are Foreclosures Really “Surging”? Here’s the Real Story Behind the Headlines
San Fernando Valley Housing Market Update December 2025
As we wrap up 2025, I want to break down what’s really going on in the San Fernando Valley housing market. The big takeaway: single family homes and condominiums are behaving very differently, and lumping them together doesn’t tell the full story. Single Family Homes: Still Holding Their ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Market Update December 2025