Most people buying a home focus on the obvious costs—the down payment, the loan, and the monthly mortgage. But what often doesn’t get enough attention are all the other expenses that come with owning and keeping a home in good shape. Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, these “hidden” ... » Learn More about The Hidden Costs of Homeownership (And How to Plan for Them)
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Mortgage Rate Update April 17 2025
The financial markets have been chaotic lately. The treasuries and mortgage backed securities have had huge swings within hours of a tweet from the White House. Tariffs and the possibility of inflation can push rates higher… meanwhile Inflation eased in March, with the headline Consumer Price Index ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rate Update April 17 2025
San Fernando Valley Los Angeles Housing Market and Macroeconomic Update April 2025
A few recent observations on what’s transpiring presently as we’re entering the “Spring Housing Season” but in the middle of a chaotic economic environment: • Consumer confidence is down because of uncertainties – Tariffs, Jobs, Stock Market returns, selling or buying properties… Are these ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Los Angeles Housing Market and Macroeconomic Update April 2025
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