There’s a brand-new 2025 CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) map released April 25—and it’s not just a refresh. For property owners in Los Angeles and across Southern California, this update brings significant changes from previous maps, with real-world impacts on disclosures, maintenance, ... » Learn More about The New 2025 CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map: What’s Changed—and What Property Owners in SoCal Need to Know
LA’s Housing Dilemma: Why We Have More Renters and Fewer Homeowners
Over the past 50 years, homeownership rates in Los Angeles County have fluctuated due to economic conditions, housing policies, and demographic shifts. Between 1954 and 1989, California saw an average of more than 200,000 new homes built annually, with multifamily housing making up a significant ... » Learn More about LA’s Housing Dilemma: Why We Have More Renters and Fewer Homeowners
San Fernando Valley / Los Angeles Real Estate: Trends Shaping the Market in March 2025
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 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