Category Archives: LOS ANGELES
5 Reasons to Sell This Winter
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Dec, 02, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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Below are five compelling reasons to list your house this winter. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase, and are in the market right […]
Read MoreForget The Price Of The Home. The Cost Is What Matters.
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Nov, 25, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their 12-month projection for home values from 4.5% to 5.6% over the last few […]
Read MoreHow to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Nov, 20, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability equation. There is, however, an extremely important third component to […]
Read MoreMILLENNIALS: Here’s Why The Process Is Well Worth It.
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Nov, 18, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on MILLENNIALS: Here’s Why The Process Is Well Worth It.

Millennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over. According to National Mortgage News, “Millennials, those young adults now aged 23 to 38, are now entering their peak household formation and homebuying years.” If you’re a Millennial, you’re already well aware that you’re […]
Read MoreTaking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Nov, 15, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! In order to qualify in today’s market, you’ll need a down […]
Read MoreIs it a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Nov, 12, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on Is it a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
With today’s advantages for buyers and sellers at different ends of the market, you need an expert on your side to help you navigate the ever-changing waters. Let’s connect and determine if you’re ready to make your next move.
Read More4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Nov, 05, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report shows that home prices have appreciated by 3.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.8% over the next year. The bottom […]
Read MoreBe on the Lookout for Gen Z: The Next Generation of Homebuyers
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Oct, 30, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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You’ve likely heard a ton about Millennials, but what about Gen Z? In the next 5 years, this generation will be between the ages of 23 and 28, and they’re eager to become homeowners faster than you may think. According to realtor.com, “Nearly 80 percent of Generation Z members say they want to own a […]
Read MoreIs Your House “Priced To Sell Immediately”?
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Oct, 21, 2019
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, home values have risen at over 6% a year […]
Read MoreMillennial Buying Power Poised to Boost Homeownership
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Sep, 30, 2019
- in AROUND TOWN, LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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In a recent article by Realtor Magazine, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation, notes, “The largest group of millennials by birth year will turn 30 in 2020, which puts them entering their prime homebuying years”. The article continues to describe how millennials have more buying-power than the generations that preceded them, making […]
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