The whispers began last summer. “The market wasn’t teetering, but it was very soft,” Coldwell Banker Realty’s Michael Collins said. “Buyers were taking their time. They weren’t rushing into buying. They were... Read more »
As home sizes shrink and a new mega-generation ages into the homebuying market, homebuilders may have to rethink certain aspects of home design. With affordability the main issue for buyers, builders are... Read more »
Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down, while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring. The current movements... Read more »
If you’ve worked in real estate for more than one market cycle, you know that the market is never static. Conditions evolve, consumer sentiment rises and falls, and timing matters. What’s different... Read more »
Mortgage rates have fallen below 6% for the first time in more than two years—a psychological and financial milestone that could begin to thaw a housing market frozen by a prolonged high-rate... Read more »
Getting a foothold in the California housing market as a first-time buyer can feel like climbing Mount Everest. The sheer cost of down payments often feels like an insurmountable wall. But in... Read more »
As of February 24, 2026, the average mortgage rates are still holding comfortably below the 6% mark, which is fantastic news for anyone looking to buy a home or refinance. Specifically, Zillow... Read more »
Southern California hospital operator and hotelier Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri’s KPC Development is looking to join with Lendlease in a bid for downtown Los Angeles’ stalled, mega-development Oceanwide Plaza, federal bankruptcy court... Read more »
If you’ve been keeping an eye on California’s housing market, you’ve probably noticed a bit of a chill setting in. And that chill became quite noticeable in January 2026. My take, supported... Read more »
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives. Homebuyers in the existing-home market might have a slight edge over those... Read more »