The Federal Reserve did the widely predicted increase of the Fed Funds Rate from 0-.25% to .25-.5%. The ¼% isn’t a big deal, but the Fed Chairman Powell indicated that the target is 7 rate increases with a target of 1.9% by the end of 2022, and 2.8% in 2023-2024. The Q&A during the Chairman’s ... » Learn More about Fed Rate Increase – What Does It Mean For Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Market and Inflation?
San Fernando Valley Real Estate – It’s All About The Inventory
It seems that every week I receive a question on if we're going to have a crash in real estate values. My answer is always "it's about the basic economic reality of Supply and Demand". Interest rates can go up putting pressure on marginal buyers, but higher rates, higher values, isn't what you want ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Real Estate – It’s All About The Inventory
Mortgage Rates – Not Where They’ve Been, But Where Are They Going?
The big news is the CPI (Consumer Price Index) is now at 7.5%. Most in 40 years. The Federal Reserve is behind the curve on normalizing interest rates from their end. They are still tapering their Quanitative Easing (purchasing Mortgage-Backed Securities and Bonds) artificially keeping long rates ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates – Not Where They’ve Been, But Where Are They Going?
Year End Update San Fernando Valley Real Estate Prices 1959 to 2021
The year-end 2021 real estate residential property values reflect an aggregate average sales price of $876,216, 15% higher than 2020. The four attached charts reflect different stories. The first chart reflects the active inventory being historically low (it’s all about supply and ... » Learn More about Year End Update San Fernando Valley Real Estate Prices 1959 to 2021
Double Hit on Mortgage Rates From Fed and FHFA
As you can see in the chart of the 10 year note, the long term rates have jumped pretty hard starting just before Christmas. Today the Federal Reserve's meeting notes shows their aggressive approach to normalizing interest rates. The Fed already announced they will be doubling tapering amounts ... » Learn More about Double Hit on Mortgage Rates From Fed and FHFA