New Report Reveals Senior Home Equity Reaches Record High
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Good News to Plan for the Golden Years Since 2000, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has been keeping track of senior home values and trends in senior home equity. NRMLA’s recently released RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index, a quarterly measure of key benchmarks and figures, revealed housing… Read More
Summer Houses: What’s Happening in the Los Angeles Market?
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I recently listened to an episode of the wonderful Steven Thomas’ podcast, “Let’s Talk Housing, “moderated by Brennen Thomas. Below, I’ve summarized my key takeaways and thoughts about the brilliant market analysis Steven shared. Inventory and Demand Right now, there’s been a surge in inventory across the… Read More
Price Adjustments and Home Selling Success
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Our listings, when priced correctly, usually sell within 30 days or less, but there is nothing wrong with adjusting your price, as it pushes you (the home seller) right up to the top of the search field. What used to be considered a negative can now get more eyes on your property when not selling, and help to achieve… Read More
Go Big and Go Home: New Study Shows Baby Boomers Are ‘Upsizing’
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In a recently published article by The Wall Street Journal, a new trend emerged: Instead of downsizing, the Baby Boomer Generation is now ‘upsizing,’ purchasing larger homes to live comfortably with more space than ever before. The statistics came from the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2026 Home Buyer… Read More
No Longer Living Rent-Free: Gen Z Takes Up Record Share of the Real Estate Market
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Gen Z accounted for 1 in 5 purchase rate locks during Q2 2026, or a 20% share of the U.S. marketplace, according to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. This was a record number for the generation and a clear indication that the mortgage market’s center is shifting to encompass more and… Read More
Inspection Trends to Consider in a Hot Market
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Inspections aren’t just a “nice to do” when buying a home. Inspections are part of the overall buying strategy. Here’s how … Targeted Inspections Waiving inspections was all the rage during the hotter than hot market in 2022 but now that we’re experiencing a more balanced marketplace,… Read More
New ULA Thresholds in Effect July 1: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Beginning July 1, new United to House (ULA) LA thresholds will take effect. ULA is a funding stream for affordable housing production and homelessness prevention in the City of Los Angeles. For all closings after June 30, 2026,the new thresholds, according to LACity.gov, will be $5,400,000 and… Read More
Luxury Entertainer’s Oasis for Sale in Sherman Oaks
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By Vito San Filippo and Andrew Manning One of the first luxury new construction homes to be completed in 2026 is on the market in a highly coveted San Fernando Valley residential enclave. An ideal residence for entertaining and high-end gatherings, 12952 Huston Street in Sherman Oaks… Read More
A Guide for the Golden Years: Finding Longevity at Home
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Recently, John Hancock released its Longevity Preparedness Index and the findings are really helpful for homeowners planning their happy, Golden Years. As a designated Senior Real Estate Specialist® with the National Association of REALTORS® and a certified Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Senior Specialist, assisting homeowners with their Golden Years is… Read More
Small Changes, Big Results: The Secrets to Home Selling Success
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We’re in the heart of the home selling season here in Los Angeles and prospective sellers often ask me what they can do to increase the value of their house before it hits the market. Here’s my advice: Strategic small-scale upgrades help sell your home faster and for a… Read More