According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve...
Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a pote...
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since Jan...
Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes. But if you know which features are ab...
When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should kn...
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and thi...
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year...
Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than ...
When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to kno...
One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home pric...
If you're trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers' market we're in today...
Some HighlightsPricing your house right takes market experience and expertise.To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, ...
As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from Apartm...
According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The r...
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind,...
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after ...
While the housing market forecast for the second half of the year remains positive, there may not be a better time to sell than right now. Here are fo...
Some HighlightsThe amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically.On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity ...
For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure ab...
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are dir...
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a saf...
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows wit...
What happened in Santa Monica in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about ...
Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams?If your needs ha...
What happened in Malibu in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sellin...
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove som...
What happened in Pacific Palisades in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking a...
Home price appreciation continues to accelerate. Today, prices are driven by the simple concept of supply and demand. Pricing of any item is determine...
What happened in Brentwood in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sel...
This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so much more tim...
What happened in Santa Monica in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
What happened in Malibu in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sell...
Some HighlightsFor the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans.Real estate has...
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, m...
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definit...
Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon ...
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbe...
What happened in Brentwood in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about s...
What happened in Pacific Palisades in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking...
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, dete...
What happened in Santa Monica in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
What happened in Malibu in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sell...
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of...
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own ...
At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last yea...
Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. T...
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year...
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of ren...
Some HighlightsIf your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up ...
What happened in Brentwood in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about s...
What happened in Brentwood in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about s...
Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWith so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available t...
Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they&...
Some HighlightsThere are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the curre...
For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra...
Freddie Mac recently released their Quarterly Refinance Statistics report which covers refinances through 2020. The report explains that the dollar am...
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. Howeve...
Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housi...
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been...
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. ...
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominate...
What happened in Santa Monica in February View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking ab...
What happened in Pacific Palisades in February? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are think...
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What happened in Brentwood in February? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
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Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginnin...
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows...
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of...
There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you ...
The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain...
According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million household...
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 job...
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continu...
Some HighlightsThere are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at th...
The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are...
At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to ...
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise ...
Some HighlightsChoosing the right real estate professional to work with is one of the most important decisions you can make in your homebuying or sell...
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real ...
What happened in Brentwood in December? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a MistakeThere are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. Dur...
The Difference a Year Makes for HomeownershipOver the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic ...
Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 TrillionIn a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners...
2021 Housing Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsExperts project an optimistic year for the 2021 housing market.With mortgage rates forecasted to rem...
How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home SaleThis year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororato...
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39...
According to experts, the housing market is not forecasted to cool off this winter. Let's connect to make sure you're ready to enter the real estate m...