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Wildfires don’t discriminate, but people do. Fight back with fairness

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As real estate first responders, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, let us be mindful to fight fire with fairness and fair housing in mind. Continue reading →

LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 

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Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced “Santa Ana Fury” in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates ease on benign December inflation report

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Investors bid up shares of mortgage lenders and real estate companies after “relatively benign” CPI report ends speculation that inflation worries might force the Fed to raise rates this year. Continue reading →

California governor warns off ‘predatory’ investors amid wildfires

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is stepping in to protect homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley wildfires from unsolicited land offers. Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-25, which prohibits speculators from mak… Continue reading →

How real estate turns commission trauma into strategic wisdom

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As the industry continues to evolve, the ability to convert market trauma into strategic wisdom will separate the next generation of leaders from those who remain trapped in reactive cycles, marketing strategist Molly McKinley writes. Continue reading →

To sell or not to sell? Homeowners reprioritize reasons for waiting

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What are the root causes of the ongoing listing lock-in effect? Team leader Carl Medford looks at seller attitudes and how to tap into the percentage of homeowners who are willing to move. Continue reading →

ADUs take center stage as Los Angeles housing goes up in smoke

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As wildfires rage across California, destroying over 9,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have emerged as a critical housing solution five years after being approved in Los Angeles. ADUs, also known as gran… Continue reading →

Strong December jobs report pushes mortgage rates higher

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Investors who fund most home loans are now convinced that the Federal Reserve won’t cut rates again until June after employers add 256,000 jobs in December. Continue reading →

Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

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Rents are expected to “surge,” according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA. Continue reading →

Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

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As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said. Continue reading →