Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over Five Weeks

Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over Five Weeks

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market, you’ll be happy to know that today, April 18, 2026, presents an advantageous moment for mortgage rates. The widely watched 30-year fixed... Read more »
Home Flipping Profits Plunge to Lowest Level Since Great Recession—Except in These 5 Bargain Metros

Home Flipping Profits Plunge to Lowest Level Since Great Recession—Except in These 5 Bargain Metros

Home flipping hit a wall in 2025 with resale profits plummeting to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years, falling victim to a high-cost, high-interest market. The number of single-family homes and... Read more »
The Housing Markets Positioned To ‘Unlock’ Fast if Mortgage Rates Plunge

The Housing Markets Positioned To ‘Unlock’ Fast if Mortgage Rates Plunge

Four years after mortgage rates surged from their COVID-19 pandemic-era lows, the national housing market remains stuck. However, an “unlocking” is on the horizon for a select group of metros across the... Read more »
L.A.’s Mansion Tax Chokes New Construction as Permits Plunge 40%, New Study Shows

L.A.’s Mansion Tax Chokes New Construction as Permits Plunge 40%, New Study Shows

The Los Angeles “mansion tax,” officially known as Measure ULA, was adopted nearly three years ago to combat homelessness and fund affordable housing, but new research suggests the policy has backfired, stalling... Read more »
Southland home prices fell last month. Don’t expect a plunge

Southland home prices fell last month. Don’t expect a plunge

Southern California home prices dipped from October to November, the first decline in nine months. The average home price in the six-county region clocked in at $829,557 in November, down 0.1% from... Read more »