Posts Tagged ‘housing market’
Housing Crash? Why the Housing Market is So Strong Right Now
I hear gloom and doom stories all day long about how the housing market is going to crash, but I feel very strongly that is not the case, at least not in coastal Southern California, and here’s why: 1. Equity is at an all-time high. A large percentage of Americans are sitting on a lot…
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The Market Has Changed, In Case You Haven’t Noticed
The housing market has changed drastically in the last month or so, much to the chagrin of would-be home sellers, but happy news for home buyers. There are several interesting things to note as of late: 1. Inventory is rising. Last week alone inventory rose 3.25% – that’s in ONE week. Inventory is up 31%…
Read MoreHousing Market Update March 2022
The housing market is still a strong seller’s market, with low inventory and high demand. There are only 500,000 homes for sale in the entire country, and only 1,713 homes listed in San Diego County as of the posting of this blog – a record low especially for this time of year as we head…
Read MoreWhy the Real Estate Market WON’T Crash in 2021
There has been a lot of buzz lately about whether the real estate market will crash in 2021…I say that will not happen! Let’s look at the reasons why. 1. Loans and the inability to repay them are treated differently today.. Unlike the 2008 market crash, lenders have not been making a plethora of bad…
Read More2021 Real Estate Market Predictions
It’s the time of year for my annual real estate market prediction for the coming year. First of all I want to say that this has been a difficult and strange year for all humankind. Life as we knew it is no more, we have changed the way we do everything – work, play, congregate,…
Read MoreHappy Holidays and 2020 Housing Outlook
Happy holidays to everyone! It feels like they snuck up on me this year but I always take this time to stop and county my blessings. My wish for you, your family and loved ones is that you have a beautiful holiday season filled with love…love is the most important thing there in our lives!…
Read MoreHow To Sell Your Home in a Changing Market: Advice for Sellers
As you may know the real estate market is in the beginning of a change that will culminate in a buyer’s market. Prices have stopped rising in crazy spades as they did over the last few years, inventory is picking up slightly, and it is a great time to be a buyer and a seller…BUT…
Read More2019 Real Estate Market Predictions
I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe 2018 is coming to an end; this year seems to have gone by so quickly. There were so many events this year that will define our world, our markets, and our lives. Whether it be natural disasters, political fiascos, or personal events, we will always remember…
Read MorePossible End to Housing Shortage in CA?
There is a new voter measure that could put an end to the housing shortage in California if placed on the November voting ballot and passed. The proposition would allow homeowners 55 and older to reap tax benefits upon selling their homes by eliminating the “disincentive” to sell, and making it possible to move to…
Read MoreWill Increased Interest Rates Affect the Housing Market?
The reality of rising mortgage rates is of concern to home buyers and sellers. Normally interest rate increases alone would not be much of a concern but combined with continued low inventory and high prices many wonder if the housing market will be able to sustain itself; there are 3 – 4 expected rate increases…
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