Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.

In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.¹ And while some market sectors have been slow ...

The Central Valley is gearing up for a packed season of exciting events! Whether you're a local or just visiting, there's something for everyone in Fresno and Clovis.

In Fresno, the Fresno Food Expo is set to take place on March 15th at the Fresno Convention ...

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. 

A real estate boom ...

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.¹ It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you.

Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a ...

Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.¹

However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing ...

If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,¹ the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more attention than ...

Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line.

Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to ...

March 2021 is a Seller's market in Clovis! The number of for-sale listings was down 71.7% from one year earlier and up 16.1% from the previous month. The number of sold listings increased 8.3% year over year and increased 24.8% month over month. The number ...

Is the California Real Estate Market Going to Crash?

 3/4/2021 - Baylen Trafton - Real Estate Professional

While many sections of the economy have contracted, the California housing market has stayed surprisingly strong. But can these market values last?

While COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers ...