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2026 Housing Market Outlook

After a few years of a slower housing market, 2026 is shaping up to bring new momentum. Experts predict that more people will be ready to move, creating fresh opportunities for you to make your own move too. More Homes Will Sell Over the past few years, rising affordability challenges have caused many potential movers to hit pause on their plans. But that pause won’t last forever. There will always be...

Turning a Chance Meeting into a Dream Home: Dominic’s Story with Holly & Chris

A New Beginning in Dos Vientos, Newbury Park Sometimes the best opportunities appear when you least expect them. For Dominic Lechausser and his wife, a casual fireside conversation with Holly & Chris became the spark that turned a fleeting idea of homeownership into a reality , and led them to one of Newbury Park’s most desirable communities: Dos Vientos. From Renters to Homeowners Dominic...

Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat

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...

Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

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...

Comfort Meets Community: 29125 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Unit D

This charming condo at 29125 Thousand Oaks Blvd Unit D offers an exceptional living experience in the scenic, sought‑after city of Agoura Hills. Designed thoughtfully for modern living, the home harmonizes comfort, convenience, and elegance. Elegant Interior & Layout Inside, the residence features two bedrooms and two full bathrooms laid out to make efficient use of space. The floor plan...

3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

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...

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

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...

A Creative Sanctuary in the Calabasas Hills

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...

Could a September Fed Rate Cut Boost the Housing Market?

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...

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic, and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came in weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. As a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year at 6.55%. While that may not seem like a huge shift, many buyers have been waiting for rates to ease. Even a modest drop like this gives hope that we...