Southern California home prices dipped slightly in January. It’s the third month in a row that prices have fallen, and the eighth time in the last nine months. In January, the average... Read more »
As of February 25, 2026, today’s mortgage rates are showing a slight upward tick but are still hovering comfortably near some of the lowest points we’ve seen in over three years, making... Read more »
As of today, February 8, 2026, the popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate has seen a slight uptick, now sitting at 5.99%. While this might sound like a small change, understanding these shifts... Read more »
Southern California home prices rose in October, stopping a five-month skid that saw the average home value fall more than $14,000 since April. In October, the average home price across the six-county... Read more »
How are consumers feeling overall, and how does that translate to a real estate sale? The question is multifaceted, but asking it could be key to learning where buyers stand as the... Read more »
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, rose in August to 103.3, from an upwardly revised 101.9... Read more »
Mortgage demand receded for the third consecutive week despite slightly lower mortgage rates. Mortgage applications decreased by 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis during the week ending March 29, according to the... Read more »
While economic signs remain strong and experts have a positive outlook, consumer sentiment saw a slight dip in March. The dip, however, is not any cause for concern, according to experts. Consumer... Read more »
With ongoing liquidity challenges and a continuing lag in Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) case numbers, reverse mortgage business in 2024 started off with a bit of a whimper. Both HECM endorsements... Read more »