Category Archives: Market Conditions

Lions, and Tigers and Oh Yes, Da Bears

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Tim Freund

In 2011 I wrote an article entitled Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!   In it I discussed the consumer confidence as being a drag on what could be an improving housing landscape.  We had just seen that the number … Continue reading →

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Market Snapshot – May 2022

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Tim Freund

Year in and year out spring is Southern California’s strongest market.  Spring brings out the most buyers and the most sellers.  And May 2022 is no different.  Inventory is rising to meet the increased demand. One way in which things … Continue reading →

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Rising Rates: What to do?

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Tim Freund

With interest rates expected to rise even further in the coming months, would be homeowners find themselves in search of options and solutions.  For many, especially Millennials who’ve never experienced rising rates, this is a time of great concern when … Continue reading →

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The Inventory Crisis in Housing

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Tim Freund

There isn’t enough housing for the population.  Spoiler alert: That’s the end of this story.  I thought I might start this article with the conclusion, a literary trick often used by storytellers to build suspense.  Alas, there is no suspense … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Moon

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Tim Freund

As I look back on the year in real estate with an eye towards 2022, I am reminded of Georges Melies’ famous 1902 movie, A Trip To The Moon.  Despite being 120 years old, the movie holds up because it … Continue reading →

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Selling Real Estate During a Pandemic – Are You Kidding Me?

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Tim Freund

I have been selling real estate for a long time.  I have seen recessions, stock market crashes, speculation and finance driven real estate crashes.  I’ve seen booms and busts, sold new tract homes and resold custom estates.  I however, wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Elephant in the Room (And It Is Us)

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Tim Freund

In my 31 years of selling real estate, certain things have remained true.  The 3 most important words for example, are now, always have been and will always be, location, location, location.  For investment, find the cheapest house in the … Continue reading →

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Case Shiller July 2021: You Never Hear the One That Gets Ya

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Tim Freund

With the S&P Case Shiller numbers out today for May 2021 (Case Shiller lags 2 months in their reporting) showing unprecedented year over year appreciation in all 20 Cities they follow, all we can do is shake our head.  It’s … Continue reading →

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When It’s Easier to Buy Than to Rent

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Tim Freund

All you hear these days is about how white-hot the real estate market is.  Ask anyone sitting on the sidelines and they’ll tell you they’re waiting for the crash.  Ask anyone in the hunt for a home to buy, they’ll … Continue reading →

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The Hot Real Estate Market: It’s Not Just Here, It’s Everywhere

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Tim Freund

My wife and I just returned from a 5-day whirlwind trip from SoCal to Chicago.  Now that we’re vax’d and hopefully on our way back to a post pandemic normalcy, we took it upon ourselves to go somewhere.  We chose … Continue reading →

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