California People and Company News, Week of Dec. 20, 2024

California People and Company News, Week of Dec. 20, 2024

Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops and operates industrial facilities throughout the U.S., added Bryan Schultz as principal in the newly established Northern California region. He will spearhead Brennan’s efforts to... Read more »
Mortgage rates fall on jobs week data

Mortgage rates fall on jobs week data

Mortgage rates fell this week and they are now far from the levels widely discussed after the election. With the final jobs report for 2024, mortgage rates made a nice move lower... Read more »
Housing inventory drops noticeably on election week

Housing inventory drops noticeably on election week

The seasonal housing inventory peaks and bottoms have happened later than usual in the past few years. Last week, we saw a noticeable decline in both active inventory and new listings, which... Read more »
California People and Company News, Week of Nov. 9, 2024

California People and Company News, Week of Nov. 9, 2024

The Macerich Company announced that Daniel E. Swanstrom II will become CFO effective Nov. 16. Swanstrom previously served as CFO at two public REITs and as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley.... Read more »
LO strategies to deal with election week anxiety

LO strategies to deal with election week anxiety

In a week expected to mark the close of a divided race for the U.S. presidency, mortgage loan officers are standing by the motto of, “Let’s control what we can control.“ As... Read more »
Mortgage Demand Surges by 20% in Latest Week

Mortgage Demand Surges by 20% in Latest Week

Imagine getting a lower monthly payment on your mortgage because you decide to refinance. Sounds great, right? This scenario illustrates why mortgage refinance applications are becoming increasingly popular. As homeowners look to... Read more »
Housing inventory fell last week, but it won’t derail the spring bump

Housing inventory fell last week, but it won’t derail the spring bump

Weekly housing inventory data Active inventory still needs to be faster for my taste. My model has active inventory growing at least 11,000-17,000 every week with higher rates. This model was based... Read more »
Keystone Celebrates Employee Appreciation Week 2024

Keystone Celebrates Employee Appreciation Week 2024

Keystone’s annual Employee Appreciation Week recognizes the hard work and dedication of the entire Keystone team. “Our team is the backbone of our firm,” said Biana Kerendian, Firm Administrator. “Their unwavering commitment... Read more »
Week 2: Celebrating Women’s History Month at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

Week 2: Celebrating Women’s History Month at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR) is a company that celebrates women in leadership. From our President in Colorado to our many female brokers and managing brokers, women are thriving in their careers... Read more »
Mortgage rates sit still in the first week of 2024

Mortgage rates sit still in the first week of 2024

In the first week of 2024, mortgage rates continued to stick around the mid 6% mark. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.62% as of Jan. 4, a slight increase from the 6.61%... Read more »