In today's atypical economic environment, the real estate market is exhibiting some unexpected trends. In a typical scenario, soaring interest rates would put a damper on both the volume of home sales and property prices. However, this is far from a typical economic environment. Let's delve into the ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Real Estate Market Update October 2023
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Mortgage Rates Still Over 7%, the Fed, and Housing Affordability
The Standard 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage still hovers above 7%. With the Federal Reserve's ongoing debates about whether to maintain the 5.25% Fed Funds Rate or raise it another 0.25% at their upcoming meeting, prospective homebuyers and current homeowners are faced with some tough decisions. ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Still Over 7%, the Fed, and Housing Affordability
Is Insurance Becoming the Housing Market’s Achilles’ Heel?
In recent times, insurance costs have been skyrocketing, leading to significant concerns within the real estate market. While some attribute this surge to "greedy insurance companies," there are various factors at play, including wildfires, floods, inflation, and delays from regulatory bodies like ... » Learn More about Is Insurance Becoming the Housing Market’s Achilles’ Heel?
All Indices Show Appreciation – Los Angeles Housing Prices Surge in 2023
The housing market in Los Angeles is experiencing a remarkable upswing in 2023, with all primary housing price indexes indicating strong appreciation. This surge is attributed to various factors, including constrained housing inventory and a recovery from the market bottom in November 2022. In this ... » Learn More about All Indices Show Appreciation – Los Angeles Housing Prices Surge in 2023
Do You Really Want To Bet On Housing Prices Going Down?
Of course, housing costs are very regionally oriented but let's take a look at housing price percentages historically from 1942 to 2022. There is some discussion about waiting for prices to come down. People think that because prices have gone up in 2020 and 2021 by large amounts, there must be a ... » Learn More about Do You Really Want To Bet On Housing Prices Going Down?