Townhomes Are the Budget Break Buyers Have Been Waiting For

Townhomes Are the Budget Break Buyers Have Been Waiting For

Home shoppers are looking for a way to stretch their dollar—and townhomes are turning out to be a budget-friendly path to homeownership. Realtor.com® economists analyzed data focusing solely on townhomes and found... Read more »
How to Comply with FinCEN Without Break Your Operations (or Budget)

How to Comply with FinCEN Without Break Your Operations (or Budget)

The big day is nearly here. Title and escrow teams must be ready.  When the new Residential Real Estate Rule (RRE) from FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) takes effect on March 1st,... Read more »
Interactive: Inventory-Strapped Housing Markets Just Can’t Catch A Break

Interactive: Inventory-Strapped Housing Markets Just Can’t Catch A Break

It’s not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America’s most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market... Read more »

What Happens When Social Media Influencers Break the Law Abroad? Lessons from the Vitaly Deportation Case

If you or a loved one is a California resident planning international travel—especially for business, content creation, or extended stays—understanding the legal consequences of actions abroad is critical. The recent deportation of... Read more »
Is Your Wallet About to Catch a Break or Just a Breeze?

Is Your Wallet About to Catch a Break or Just a Breeze?

The era of escalating interest rates has been a challenging one for many. The good news for 2026 is that we might see a gradually declining trend in mortgage rates, offering some... Read more »
Is the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Set to Break into the 5% Range?

Is the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Set to Break into the 5% Range?

While the idea of breaking into the 5% range for a 30-year fixed mortgage rate is incredibly appealing, my read of the situation suggests it’s unlikely to happen in a significant way... Read more »
Owners of Newly Built Homes May Struggle To Break Even on a Quick Resale 

Owners of Newly Built Homes May Struggle To Break Even on a Quick Resale 

Recent buyers of newly built homes who try to quickly resell their properties may struggle to break even on what they paid, raising a warning for buyers who aren’t planning to remain... Read more »
Crenshaw Family and Praxis Development Break Ground on Mixed-Income LA Project

Crenshaw Family and Praxis Development Break Ground on Mixed-Income LA Project

The Clark family and Praxis Development Group broke ground on The Clark on 54th, the first Black-, woman- and locally-owned development in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw district. The $24-million mixed-income and transit-oriented project is located... Read more »
Crenshaw Family and Praxis Development Break Ground on Mixed-Income LA Project

City Ventures to Break Ground on Townhome Redevelopment in Artesia

City Ventures, a builder of eco-forward, solar, all-electric homes, will break ground Wednesday on Eginhouse, a new live/work townhome redevelopment project in Artesia.  City officials, city staff and other notable partners will join... Read more »
Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again?

Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again?

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield The 10-year yield is the key for housing in 2024. In my 2024 forecast, I put the 10-year yield range between 3.21%-4.25%, with a critical line... Read more »