If you’ve been keeping up with real estate news, you may have noticed reports claiming that home prices are staying flat. At first, that might seem easy to understand. However, the truth is a bit more complex. In many markets, home prices are actually far from flat and continue to show movement. What the Data Really Shows While home prices have certainly cooled from the rapid, unsustainable surge seen...
When it comes to selling your home, finding the right real estate team makes all the difference. For Aileen Echiverri and her family, working with Holly and Chris wasn’t just about a smooth transaction, it was about trust, connection, and results. A Story of Care, Expertise, and Commitment Aileen shared her experience in a heartfelt review that perfectly captures what it’s like to work with Holly...
If you have been waiting for mortgage rates to drop, you are in luck because they have started to come down. The question now is whether this trend will continue and how low rates might go. According to housing market experts, there is still room for mortgage rates to decrease further over the next year. One important factor to keep an eye on is the 10-year Treasury yield, a key indicator that often...
Mortgage rates are finally moving in the right direction, and buyers are stepping back into the market. Recent data shows buyer demand increased significantly once mortgage rates reached a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for home loans are up 23% compared to the first week of September last year. If you have been waiting to sell, or if your listing...
Over the past few years, many homebuyers have struggled to make the numbers work. Home prices climbed, mortgage rates rose, and for a lot of people, buying a home simply didn’t feel within reach. You may have felt the same way. Now there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for a better moment to reenter the market, this fall could be showing early signs of improved...
You’ve likely been waiting what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally shift, and last week they did in a major way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level since October 2024. It marked the largest single-day decline in more than a year. What Caused the Drop? Mortgage News Daily reports the decline was sparked by the August jobs...
Imagine a home where mornings begin with sunlight spilling over oak-dotted hills, afternoons invite a dip in your saltwater pool, and evenings are spent creating music, art, or simply sharing stories under the stars. At 24537 Dry Canyon Cold Creek Rd, life feels like a retreat every day. This estate is more than a residence. It is a space designed to inspire, nurture wellness, and celebrate the beauty of...
Tucked just off the iconic Mulholland Highway, this Mediterranean-inspired estate spans nearly a full acre of meticulously landscaped grounds. With 4,579 square feet of living space, the residence beautifully blends architectural refinement with the natural allure of its surroundings. Elegant Interiors with Timeless Design Built in 2008, the home showcases classic Mediterranean style with...
As the market continues to cool, many homeowners who didn’t achieve the price they were aiming for are deciding to pull their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners making that choice has jumped 38% since the start of this year and 48% compared to last June. To give that some context, for every 100 new listings in June, about 21 homes were removed...
Powell Hints at Change At the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on August 22, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that a Federal Reserve rate cut may be coming in September. He acknowledged that while inflation in 2025 remains above the Fed’s 2% target, slowing job growth is raising concerns. Powell stressed that the Fed will remain data-driven and independent from politics, leaving...