Beginning August 17, 2024, every potential home buyer will need to have a “Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement” signed...

A year and a half ago the popular catchphrase among realtors encouraging their clients was “marry the house, date the rate.”  Most of...

You’ve probably read the bold headlines about the changes coming to the Real Estate industry and may be wondering what that means to you...

Presidential election years can be uncertain, both politically and economically. This uncertainty can lead to a slowdown in the housing...

The Federal Reserve has signaled 3-5 interest rate cuts this year, starting as early as May. What does this mean for the real estate...

Should you list your home for sale during the holiday season? Conventional belief has generally been that it isn’t the best time to sell,...

Accessory dwelling units, also referred to as ADUs and “granny flats,” have been available in California only as rentals. But a new law,...

Home loan borrowing costs climbed again this week, pushing the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate to its highest level in nearly 23...

You’ve saved and saved, and you want to buy a home. With interest rates above 7% and prices remaining high due to strong demand and low...

With interest rates high and inventory low, competing to buy your dream home remains a challenge. Maybe you’ve considered focusing on a...

State Farm announced late last week that it will halt the sale of new home insurance policies in California, citing wildfire risk and...

After five consecutive weeks of being in decline, mortgage rates did an about-face and to an upswing, according to the latest Primary...

On April 1st, Measure ULA, which Los Angeles voters supported in the most recent election, goes into effect. The new ordinance imposes a...

Higher interest rates make it more difficult to buy a home, but there are some silver linings – and some workarounds – to make the...

The average 30-year rate jumped from 3.22% in January to a high of 7.08% at the end of October according to Freddie Mac’s records. As of...

Hope is in the air for home buyers. For several months, many buyers have been holding their breath as mortgage rates have continued...

The Fed made an interest rate increase this week of 75 basis points, but several lending experts I’ve spoken to believe the mortgage...

The sky isn’t falling, despite the sensationalized headlines about the real estate market. But the market is softening. The growing...

It’s a seller’s market, to be sure. But that doesn’t mean you can just list your home for sale and expect a bidding war and top dollar. ...

It’s hard enough to be a buyer in today’s real estate market if you’ve got money in the bank and a loan pre-approval. It’s nearly...