OC Housing Report

Turning Up the HeatWith all the distractions of the holidays now in the rearview mirror, the housing market is about to heat up as demand soars and…

Mortgage Watch Report

Mortgage Rates are hitting their lowest point in 4 months after inflation data yesterday! As of late, the bond market’s job description seems to be entirely…

Mortgage Watch Report

Mortgage Rates have improved significantly in the last 24 hours! Here is a puzzler! Yesterday morning the bond market sold off (bond prices falling =…

Mortgage Watch Report

Mortgage Watch Report 12/30/22Mortgage Rates have risen this week as Mortgage Bond (MBS) prices fall in light trading and with yearend tax selling.  Stock market is…

Mortgage Watch Report

Mortgage Rates have calmed down after some unfortunate and unexpected volatility at the beginning of the week.  The average lender is offering just slightly higher rates…

Mortgage Watch Report

Mortgage Rates are flat from last week, and this morning there is heavy selling pressure pushing bond prices down, which pushes rates up.  We have not…

OC Housing Report

Sluggish Intro to 2023Unlike the insane, incredible hot starts to 2021 and 2022, this year’s start is much different with very little demand, a muted inventory, and…

Foothill Ranch Market Update ~ January 2023

Foothill Ranch Market Update for January 2023.  The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2022 to December 2022. You will see data comparisons…

OC Housing Report

A 2023 ForecastAfter starting the year with a record low number of available homes to purchase, the inventory soared higher but is still far below…

Mortgage Watch Report

Mortgage Rates drop to 3 months lows!Mortgage Rates are primarily based on the bond market (specifically, mortgage-backed securities or MBS).  When MBS improve, lenders are creating loans…