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...
Tucked quietly on one of Canoga Park’s most charming streets, 7845 Nevada Avenue offers more than just a house. It is a home that welcomes you in with timeless curb appeal and an inviting presence. From the moment you arrive, you will see how it blends character, comfort, and warmth. This is the kind of residence where lasting memories are ready to be made. Bright and Comfortable Living Inside, the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers either don’t know what credit score lenders are actually looking for or assume it needs to be higher than it really is. That’s a big deal, because it means many potential homebuyers may be holding back unnecessarily, thinking they don’t qualify. You might even be one of them. But the truth is, the requirements may be more accessible than you think. Let’s...