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Buyers Student Debt? You Can Still Buy on the Westside Every time student loans make headlines, I get the same question from buyers. “Brad, should I even bother looking right now? I’ve still got this debt hanging over me.” Short answer: no. Don’t put your plans on hold because of it. The Myth That Won’t Die Here’s the misconception I run into constantly. First-time buyers […]
Market Has Affordability Improved in All 50 States? For the past few years, affordability has been the main factor holding many buyers back. There’s a good chance it may have slowed you down as well. At some point, you likely ran the numbers, looked at the monthly payment, and decided to press pause—waiting for conditions to improve. But there’s something important that may […]
Market 2026 Housing Market Outlook After a few slow years, the Los Angeles housing market in 2026 looks ready to move again — and that’s great news for homeowners and buyers alike. Here on the Westside, we’re already seeing signs of renewed activity as mortgage rates ease and more sellers test the market. Below, I’ve shared what experts predict for […]
Financing Past, Present, and Possible Future: RATES Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of […]
Market Today’s Homeowner Equity Gains Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates. How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years  Because of the […]
Market Two Biggest Issues in the Housing Market Right Now The biggest challenge the housing market is facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.” Let’s break down these two big issues in […]
Market Rent Your House or Sell It? If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. According to a Harris Poll survey, 28% of homeowners have […]
Financing What’s Ahead for Rates and Prices? Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so you can make your […]
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Financing Understanding Inflation & Mortgage Rates If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one. Inflation and the Housing Market This year, inflation reached a high not seen in forty years. For the average consumer, you probably felt the pinch at the gas pump and in the […]
Market Stock Market? The Value of Your Home still Good News While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And that increase in your wealth came […]
Market Real Estate Market Slowing, or Is This a Housing Bubble? The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is a crash coming? […]
Market What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market? According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next 12 months is growing. When surveyed in July 2021, only 12% of economists consulted thought there’d be a recession by now. But this July, when polled, 49% believe we will see a recession in […]

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