I’ve mentioned this before, but the real estate headlines you see on the news are often behind the curve. Take today’s news: “Existing-home sales picked up in October, rising 3.4% for the month to a pace of 3.96 million. They also notched the first year-over-year gain (+2.9%) since July 2021. ... » Learn More about Behind the Headlines: What October’s San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Housing Market Really Tells Us
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How Trump’s Economic Plan Could Impact Mortgage Rates
When it comes to buying a home, mortgage rates play a massive role in determining affordability. With President-elect Trump’s potential economic policies on the horizon, it’s worth asking: how could these plans influence mortgage rates? Let’s break it down. 1. Fiscal Policies and Government Debt: ... » Learn More about How Trump’s Economic Plan Could Impact Mortgage Rates
Why Proposition 33 Misses the Mark on Housing Affordability
Proposition 33 has numerous unintended consequences. Economists across the political spectrum agree that rent control fails to address the root causes of housing affordability. By discouraging new apartment construction and deterring investment in rental properties, rent control exacerbates the very ... » Learn More about Why Proposition 33 Misses the Mark on Housing Affordability
Key Factors Driving San Fernando Valley’s Real Estate Market: Rates, Inventory, and Insurance
The residential real estate market in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles region, has stabilized. Inventory is up but still remains moderate by historical standards. The quantity of sales has dropped, and affordability remains tight. The recent drop in mortgage rates, from 8% in October 2023 ... » Learn More about Key Factors Driving San Fernando Valley’s Real Estate Market: Rates, Inventory, and Insurance
Mortgage Rates Plummet a Year Ahead of Fed Funds Rate Drop
I've said it numerous times: the Fed Funds Rate does not directly correlate with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Every time the Fed makes a move, it hits the news, and my phone starts ringing off the hook with potential borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop. However, mortgage rates have ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Plummet a Year Ahead of Fed Funds Rate Drop