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 y...
Longtime readers know that I write an annual “fearless predictions” blog post for the South Bay real estate market the first week of the new year.
As always, I am planning to post my 2022 predictions the week of January 3rd.
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It is that time of year again!
We are about to say so long to 2021 and begin the new year. What a wild 12 months, and really, a crazy 24 months for our local real estate markets thanks to the Coronavirus.
The past two years I ha...
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by family and friends!
I know our team surely enjoys this holiday as it is one of the few times real estate agents can stop looking at their phone for a day (or even some...
Three months ago, I penned a blog post exploring C.A.R.’s quarterly Housing Affordability Index number asserting it is one of the best predictors of future prices in our statewide real estate market.
It has been a topic covered maybe...
The South Bay (and much of Greater Los Angeles) continues to be an incredible seller’s market.
As prices continue to rise, buyer demand remains intact, and inventory levels squeezing lower, almost every aspect of the home marketplace...
If you read news headlines about statewide and national real estate, then you have certainly encountered articles with opinions and data regarding the following.
Low inventory of homes for sale in many areas.Buyer fatigue and some mark...
As promised, this week's blog will cover newly passed SB-9 and SB-10 California laws.
The bills are highly detailed and will vary depending on interpretation and the location of your property in the state. Furthermore, anyone pursuing ...
We have officially concluded the third quarter of 2021 and I am excited to share the latest numbers driving the South Bay home market on this week’s blog.
If you remember the previous quarterly update (Q2 of 2021), I talked about how...
Work has been crazy busy over here at Manhattan Pacific Realty.
As a result, I have been struggling to find time to research and write an in-depth blog this week. So, in advance, please forgive me for a shorter post than normal.
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I have not written a post about how income properties can be advantageous purchases as an owner-occupier since 2018.
I thought it would be a good idea to write a refresher about current properties on the market. It will demonstrate how...