Connecticut, New Jersey lead the nation for home equity growth

Connecticut, New Jersey lead the nation for home equity growth

Rising home prices were a stressor for buyers who wanted to enter the real estate market in 2024. But some existing homeowners and investors may feel differently as a trend of home... Read more »
October pending home sales growth points to positive end to 2024

October pending home sales growth points to positive end to 2024

Despite the recent rise in mortgage rates, early indicators suggest that the housing market is pointed in the right direction. The latest signal comes from the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) Pending... Read more »
Restoring a midcentury Van Nuys home to ‘its original glory’

Restoring a midcentury Van Nuys home to ‘its original glory’

Art and Jessica Martinez never imagined they’d own a home in the Valley. Their Silver Lake condo suited their urban lifestyle: strolling around the reservoir, walking to the local grocery store and... Read more »
How “Secret” Home Warranties Cost One Brokerage Millions: The Download

How “Secret” Home Warranties Cost One Brokerage Millions: The Download

Minnesota’s AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to... Read more »
Will California home and rent prices drop in 2024?

Will California home and rent prices drop in 2024?

Southern California home prices dipped in October for the third straight month, but values remain near all-time highs and unaffordable for most households. The average home price in the six-county region was... Read more »
L.A. home where Matthew Perry died sells for .55 million

L.A. home where Matthew Perry died sells for $8.55 million

Matthew Perry’s former Pacific Palisades home has been sold in an $8.55-million, off-market deal — almost a year to the day since the actor was found dead on the property. The four-bedroom,... Read more »
How AVMs can power property valuations for home equity lending

How AVMs can power property valuations for home equity lending

In today’s challenging market, higher interest rates and home values have created a unique opportunity for lenders to grow their home equity lending business. Despite the recent interest rate reduction, the demand... Read more »
Home prices are rising in 87% of metro areas, but growth is slowing

Home prices are rising in 87% of metro areas, but growth is slowing

Home prices continue to rise, but they’re rising in slightly fewer areas of the country. Data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that during the third quarter of... Read more »
Home sales are up over last year

Home sales are up over last year

The hardest position to take in analyzing the housing market is one that is contrarian and bullish. When everyone knows that the housing market is sluggish and weak, but the data shows... Read more »
How did you make your Los Angeles apartment feel like home?

How did you make your Los Angeles apartment feel like home?

Los Angeles renters with style, show us your place! The smaller, the better. In a city where home prices are at an all-time high and most are renters — whether an apartment,... Read more »