Category Archives: Real Estate

Who’s Really Paying the Agent’s Commission?

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Tim Freund

There’s been a lot in the news about NAR, changes in the way real estate sales will be handled in the coming years and in particular, the fees and commissions paid to agents representing buyers.  With several court decisions pending, … Continue reading →

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Southern California Real Estate Market Update for August 2023 and The Myth of Goldilocks

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Tim Freund

2023 has been a very interesting year for real estate so far.  The first quarter was my slowest quarter on record.  I closed two deals, one of which I sold in December.  The second quarter was as hot as ever … Continue reading →

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Why are Prices Rising?

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Tim Freund

If you are a home buyer today, the real estate market can best be described as exasperating.  The inventory of available homes is at levels last seen in 2021 when home prices were rising exponentially fueled by a tail wind … Continue reading →

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Spring 2023 Market Update

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Tim Freund

It’s been an interesting exercise watching the current real estate market.  Where 6 months ago, having just dropped 8-10%, I would have predicted a continued drop in values of another 8-10%, instead the market has demonstrated surprising resiliency [Contact Tim … Continue reading →

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Southern California Real Estate Prediction 2023

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Tim Freund

As the year draws to a close I figured it’s time for a year end prediction…  why not?  Before I begin, let me remind you that all real estate is local therefore this prediction is based on my particular niche … Continue reading →

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All Quiet on the Listing Front (Tales from the Trenches)

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Tim Freund

As we near year end, I figured it was a pretty good time to share some experiences that should help you to understand and get a flavor of what is happening in the real estate market.  As the title suggests, … Continue reading →

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A Choice of Lesser Evils

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Tim Freund

When it comes to making important and difficult decisions, it often comes down to the lesser of two evils.  Think about it, if you are tight on money, and you need new tires, you have to decide on what you’ll … Continue reading →

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Abbott And Costello Meet The Killer (Jerome Powell)

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Tim Freund

If you’re an old movie buff like me, you love Abbott and Costello.  These guys always had movie titles where they “Meet” someone, ie” Abbott and Costello meet The Wolfman or Abbott and Costello Meet The Mummy.  So why have … Continue reading →

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Housing, Rising Rents, and the Decline of the Middle Class

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Tim Freund

The end of every month is, for a data hound like me, my favorite part of the month.  Case Shiller home sale report, the National Association of Home Builders data around home-starts and permits pulled and the National Association of … Continue reading →

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Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Tim Freund

In 1897 while traveling London, an article came out that Mark Twain had died.  When asked by a reporter about this and his health, Twain replied, “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” So why this quote for a … Continue reading →

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