Update: Q4 California Housing Affordability Rises Again
If you are a regular reader, then you know that I have committed to reporting on the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.’s) Housing Affordability Index every quarter.
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Newly Closed Home Sales Fueling South Bay Buying Frenzy
The blog for the majority of this year has covered lack of inventory, surging prices, and a seller’s market like we have never seen before.
Last week, I did my best to help buyers find some sort of value in our South Bay home market....
Looking for Value in an Expensive South Bay Home Market
This South Bay real estate market just won’t quit.
If you are a prospective buyer home hunting, then you are likely exhausted and discouraged.
If you are a recent home seller, then you enjoyed a painless process collecting mul...
2022 Black History Month: South Bay Real Estate
February is Black History Month.
This month is a time to honor African Americans and raise awareness of black history.
While this month should hopefully be a celebration of achievements, it is also a time to bring awareness. And...
Aggressive Asking Prices that Could Change the South Bay Home Market
There is a famous old saying in the commodities market that goes along the lines of: “The cure for high prices is - high prices.”
It is a simple statement on supply and demand that anyone would learn in Economics 101.
In tod...
South Bay Home Deals Driving Sky-High Prices in 2022
The 2022 South Bay market is off to a fast start.
If you read last week’s blog on the year-over-year 4th quarter numbers, then you’ll know the market is strong. That said, if you are not IN the market, currently listing and search...
Fourth Quarter Numbers Show Continued Price Growth & Low Supply
If you can believe it, 2021 is in the rear-view mirror.
But, my blog is not ready to ditch 2021 just yet! We have Q4 numbers to cover. The latest numbers are a big deal to keep a pulse on our South Bay real estate markets.
My qu...
South Bay Real Estate: 2022 Fearless Predictions
Happy New Year!
I would like to wish all of our South Bay readers a prosperous 2022. We are so excited to continue sharing free South Bay real estate information and are more inspired than ever for the start of the new year.
Thi...
2022 Real Estate Resolutions for South Bay Residents
It is officially my final blog post of the year!
With the week falling between Christmas and New Year’s Day, we find activity with both buyers and sellers is at its slowest this time of the year. The same goes for real estate news an...
National Real Estate Update & Record Asking Price for South Bay Land
It is a short week with the Christmas holiday fast approaching!
I am going to touch on two quick topics to keep your weekly South Bay real estate fix afloat. If you need more real estate talk while on holiday, be sure to check out the ...
Updated Conforming Loan Limits Offer Big Upside to Some South Bay Markets
A few weeks ago, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced updated conforming loan limits for 2022.
There was a time when conforming loan limits would not move at all from year to year. Today, not only does the FHFA want to k...