There are numerous elements interacting right now that are shaping the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles real estate markets. Some key factors include inventory levels, interest rates, government-imposed tariffs, layoffs, wildfires, insurance, and HOA issues. Let’s break down some of this. For ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley / Los Angeles Real Estate: Trends Shaping the Market in March 2025
Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rate Update, Tariffs, Inflation, and Debt: The Key Factors Driving Mortgage Rates
The financial markets and mortgage rates have experienced significant volatility over the past year. A quick glance at the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage chart reveals a fluctuation of approximately 1.5%—with current rates sitting in the middle of this range. Recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) data indicates ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rate Update, Tariffs, Inflation, and Debt: The Key Factors Driving Mortgage Rates
FHA’s 203(h) Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims program
Experiencing the devastation of losing a home to a wildfire is an unimaginable hardship. In such times, understanding the resources available can be a beacon of hope. One such resource is the FHA's 203(h) Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims program, designed to assist individuals in rebuilding ... » Learn More about FHA’s 203(h) Mortgage Insurance for Disaster Victims program
Mortgage Rate Update January 15 2025
Mortgage rates have officially hit the highest levels since May 2024. The recent low for the 30-year fixed mortgage was in September 2024, right when the Federal Reserve started to drop its overnight rate. This is a perfect example of the bond market “buying on the rumor (expectation for the Fed ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rate Update January 15 2025
From Peaks to Dips: Understanding the Mortgage Rate Rollercoaster of 2023-2024
Mortgage rates reached their highest levels in the intermediate cycle at around 8% in October 2023. Over the following year, they gradually declined, hitting a low of 6% by October 2024. This drop coincided with the Federal Reserve's first rate cut of the year, a widely anticipated move that had ... » Learn More about From Peaks to Dips: Understanding the Mortgage Rate Rollercoaster of 2023-2024