• Mortgage Rates Drop, But Buyers Hit Pause — Should You,Frances Baldwin

    Mortgage Rates Drop, But Buyers Hit Pause — Should You

    Mortgage Rates Dip, But Buyer Hesitation Continues — Is It Time to Make Your Move? Mortgage rates may be sliding down, but many buyers are still holding back. According to Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaged 6.76% in the week ending May 1, slightly down from 6.81% the week before. Tha

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  • Spring Market Outlook - Tariffs and Prices,Frances Baldwin

    Spring Market Outlook - Tariffs and Prices

    How Tariffs Are Shaping the 2025 Housing Market—And What Buyers and Sellers Should Do Now As global trade policies shift, the ripple effects are being felt right here at home—literally. New U.S. tariffs, particularly on imported construction materials, are raising the cost of homebuilding and influe

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  • 2025 Housing Market Outlook: What You Need to Know,Frances Baldwin

    2025 Housing Market Outlook: What You Need to Know

    The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers in Southern California, with rising mortgage rates and climbing home prices making affordability a persistent issue. However, 2025 offers a glimmer of relief as mortgage rates are expected to decline slightly. While home prices will continue to

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