QUARTERLY REPORTS Q1 2025

Year-to-date 2025, there have been more new listings than in 2024. After two years of tightly constricted inventory, this has been a welcome relief for buyers. Closed sales are trending up despite stubborn interest rates, and it is still a seller’s market with under two months of inventory. The increased selection has tempered the month-over-month […]
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Market Snapshot: A Quick Look at Preliminary Q1 Stats

As we head into Q2, I wanted to review preliminary Q1 stats in order to report the latest trends in the market. The spring market has sprung, and activity is positive on both the seller and buyer side. The two charts above show key market factors from two points of view, March 2025 over February 2025 (Month […]
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Asset Protection: Homeowners Insurance Tips & Event

Last month, my office invited a panel of insurance professionals to discuss the volatility of the Homeowner’s Insurance (HOI) market so we could learn the latest to best inform our clients. In the wake of several natural disasters, the LA Fires is one of the most recent, HOI companies have become much more scrutinous and […]
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Home Price Patterns: The New Normal of Rates & Equity Growth

As we start a new year, I am often asked where home prices are headed.  While I don’t have a crystal ball, I study the market trends and activity closely.  Many aspects affect home prices, such as the overall economy’s health, inventory levels (supply & demand), and interest rates.  Seasonality is also a pattern I […]
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Top Takeaways from Matthew Gardner’s 2025 Economic Forecast

On January 22nd, my office hosted an Economic and Housing Market Forecast for our clients with renowned economist and housing market specialist Matthew Gardner. His presentation included a look back at 2024, some discussion about what to expect with the new administration, and a look ahead to 2025 and beyond. Please let me know if you want […]
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QUARTERLY REPORTS Q4 2024

The 2024 real estate market experienced price growth and stability amongst volatile interest rates and tight inventory. There was a welcomed increase in closed sales in 2024 compared to 2023, which recorded the lowest level of closed sales since 2008. Low inventory levels were driven by the “lock-in effect” from the previous lower interest rates. […]
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