I’ve said it several times, one thing has become increasingly clear over the past several years… the economy moves faster than the Federal Reserve's traditional decision making process. The Fed has a difficult job. It has to balance inflation, employment, economic growth, and financial stability, ... » Learn More about Modernizing the Fed: Why Better Data Means Better Interest Rate Decisions
Regulations and Laws
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: A Step in the Right Direction, But Housing Is Still a Local Issue
Congress has officially passed H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, one of the most significant federal housing packages we've seen in years. The bill became law despite not being signed by President Trump, as Trump didn’t veto it, and under the Constitution, a bill that has passed both ... » Learn More about The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: A Step in the Right Direction, But Housing Is Still a Local Issue
Thinking About Buying or Selling a Condo? New Financing Rules Could Impact You
If you’re considering buying or selling a condominium right now, there are some important new changes you need to be aware of. Recently, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac updated their condominium financing guidelines again, and these changes will directly affect whether a condo can qualify for traditional ... » Learn More about Thinking About Buying or Selling a Condo? New Financing Rules Could Impact You
California Dream For All – First Time Buyer Program Returns For 2026
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is back for 2026 and offering a powerful down payment assistance opportunity for first generation, first time homebuyers... especially here in Los Angeles, where saving for a down payment can feel daunting. The ... » Learn More about California Dream For All – First Time Buyer Program Returns For 2026
How the New FinCEN Regulation Will Affect Real Estate Transactions… What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has finalized a new nationwide rule that goes into effect March 1, 2026, and I’m already getting questions about how it will impact real estate transactions here in Los Angeles and Ventura County. As we know, there’s a lot of fraud ... » Learn More about How the New FinCEN Regulation Will Affect Real Estate Transactions… What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know