The San Fernando Valley is a suburb of the northern region of Los Angeles. Geographically the SFV is surrounded by mountains and has a finite quantity of buildable land. The property values have had a history of appreciating substantially for several years, followed by a period of stabilization, or ... » Learn More about History of San Fernando Valley Housing Prices 1959-2015
Los Angeles Real Estate market
New Case Shiller 20 City vs Los Angeles Index Data
The Case-Shiller 20 City Index for October increased 5.5% year-over-year in October, just beating the consensus forecast for 5.4% Growth. The index also climbed 5.1% year=over-year for September. The Los Angeles index climbed 6.15% year-over-year, beating the 20 city levels. Annualized Los ... » Learn More about New Case Shiller 20 City vs Los Angeles Index Data
Think Twice About Using a HERO Energy – Water Conservation Financing Program
HERO (Home Energy Renovation Opportunity) is a PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program that allows homeowners to finance energy-efficient and water-saving home upgrades, with payments made through their property tax bill. The government is aggressively marketing this program to homeowners, and ... » Learn More about Think Twice About Using a HERO Energy – Water Conservation Financing Program
Los Angeles Housing Affordability Issue is a Government, Supply and Demand Problem
There was a article written in the Los Angeles Times recently "Affordable Housing Problem Lies, in Part, with Government", hits the nail on the head, and reiterates the same information I've been conveying for many years... The housing shortage, and accelerating cost is all about supply and demand, ... » Learn More about Los Angeles Housing Affordability Issue is a Government, Supply and Demand Problem
California Real Estate Market at a Glance
The California real estate market is on solid footing. Pricing has appreciated a little over 5% year over year. The appreciation is driven by strong sales and low inventory. The affordability index has been dropping because of the higher property values. The interest rates have stayed steady around ... » Learn More about California Real Estate Market at a Glance