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03/23/2026

Among the largest counties where wage growth outpaced rent increases were Los Angeles County, CA; Harris County, TX; Maricopa County, AZ; San Diego County, CA; and Orange County, CA.

Top 10 Best Single-Family Rental Counties in 2026 from ATTOM’s 2026 Single-Family Rental Market Report on yields, wages, and trends.

03/19/2026

https://www.foxla.com/news/la-county-eviction-threshold-two-month-rule-approved.amp

Los Angeles County Supervisors approved an ordinance requiring some tenants to be two months behind on rent before facing eviction.

01/09/2026

Top 10 States with the highest share of home flipping. Y'all in for Georgia?

See the top states for home flipping in the ATTOM Q3 2025 U.S. Home Flipping Report, highlighting flip rates, investor profits, and ROI.

10/03/2025

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-10-01/apartment-development-pipeline-dries-up-in-spite-of-demand-for-housing

10/01/2025

Here's a nice chart showing how low rates were back in December 2020, compared to todays rates that recently went down.

Average mortgage rates in September trended lower as the bond market priced in expectations of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35%, 24 basis points (bps) lower than August. Meanwhile, the 15-year rate declined 21 bps to 5.50%. De...

08/06/2025

At VHM we close your transactions fast so you can avoid losing your earnest money deposit (EMD)👈.

Buying a home? Learn how earnest money works, when it’s refunded and the rules that apply to your home purchase.

Check out the full guide: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/earnest-money-in-real-estate-refunds-returns-and-regulations

08/06/2025

California's real estate market is currently experiencing a mix of trends. While home prices have seen a slight dip, indicating a potential market correction, sales volume has significantly decreased, suggesting a "buyer's strike" due to high prices and interest rates. Inventory is also rising, which is putting downward pressure on prices.

Rising available listings and elevated mortgage rates could lead to “potential price drops by year’s end,” the real estate company said.

07/22/2025

July 7 officially marked the end of the FHA moratorium on foreclosures and evictions in the wildfire areas of LA.

Amid foreclosure and balloon payment chaos, July 7 officially marked the end of the FHA moratorium on foreclosures and evictions

07/09/2025

“The new home market has not lived up to expectations so far in 2025,” says Ali Wolf, chief economist for Zonda. “There are consumers that want or need to move, but there’s really no urgency to make that decision today.”

Spring gains are absent as new home metrics stall with market volatility.

05/05/2025

It's time to sell your homes in May, and purchase your next fix-and-flip.

ATTOM’s The Best Days to Sell report shows sellers see the highest premiums in May, with top days to sell falling in spring months.

04/21/2025

https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/news/04172025-builder-confidence-nahb-hmi

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo publish the Housing Market Index (HMI) each month, otherwise known simply as "builder confidence."  This month's index came out at the 2nd lowest level since late 2023. While that might sound dramatic, it's ve...