Santa Monica Monthly – June 2023
Is the housing market going to crash? What experts say about the possibility in 2023. There is little debate that the U.S. housing market is cooling down after home values rose at a frenzied pace during the pandemic. For the first time in 131 months, home prices fell year-over-year in February, ending the longest price […]
Santa Monica Monthly – May 2023
Jokes About Millennial Homeowners Can Stop Now “In what is being described as a historic shift, the millennial generation is now made up of more homeowners than renters, according to new data released by RentCafe. After years of being known as the “renter generation,” millennials tipped the scale, largely due to the 7 million people […]
Santa Monica Monthly – April 2023
Housing Inventory Recovery continues at a Breakneck Speed, giving Buyers More Choices “In a market with conditions that don’t particularly favor buyers or sellers, both will likely have to make compromises to make a deal happen. As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate and increase the cost of buying a home, it’s important for sellers to […]
Santa Monica Monthly – March 2023
Measure GS (Mansion Tax) MARCH 1, 2023 AND AFTER Per Measure GS, approved by Santa Monica voters on November 8, 2022, beginning March 1, 2023, a third tier was added to the City Documentary Transfer Tax. The FIRST TIER RATE will remain unchanged at $3.00 per $1,000 value for sales and transfers under $5 million. […]
Santa Monica Monthly – February 2023
2023 Outlook: The Impact of Interest Rate Hikes on the Real Estate Market In July 2022, we wrote an alert describing the impact of rising interest rates on the real estate market. There were initial and embryonic signs of a slowdown. Now, we have collected data and surveyed clients and members of our Real Estate […]
Santa Monica Monthly – January 2023
5 Trends That Defined the 2022 Real Estate Market Housing was on a roller coaster this year, going from a homebuying frenzy to a standstill. These market dynamics will carry into 2023. The real estate market has had a bumpy ride and will continue to be a bit unpredictable sliding into 2023. Read more…Realtor Magazine […]
Santa Monica Monthly – December 2022
Global Trends Impacting Real Estate in 2023 Looking ahead to the new year, the annual report from PwC highlights the top factors that will drive changes to real estate. Macro forces of today will result in changes for real estate in 2023-from the sales pace and buyer preferences to city infrastructure and investor demand. Check […]
Santa Monica Monthly – November 2022
Where Have Homeowners Built the Most Wealth? According to Bankrate, longtime homeowners have acquired exponential gains in their home value over the past few years. But it’s not just for ultra-luxury homes-many average homeowners have properties worth millions in certain housing markets. Take a look at how have homes earned value, based on data pulled […]
Santa Monica Monthly – October 2022
Housing Prices Are Dropping – Yes, A House Is Still A Good Investment If you’re thinking about buying a new home but have reservations in the current market, don’t be deterred-there’s still good reason to start building home equity. From a hedge against inflation to tax benefits, check out all the advantages of buying today. […]
Santa Monica Monthly – September 2022
Support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Join us on Saturday, September 17th as we host the 2nd annual neighborhood ‘Sip, Snack & Support’ at Margo’s Pizza Kitchen & Bar for an evening of live music, incredible silent auction items, and raffle prizes including gift cards to some of our favorite local restaurants! Margo’s Pizza Kitchen […]