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Real Estate Correction: Is There A Common Thread?

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Tim Freund

Looking back at affordability and market corrections over the years we can see that a 6% interest rate on a 30 year mortgage is the norm. What’s changed of course is the price. Since WWII prices have only dropped twice.  … Continue reading →

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LA Fires 2 Months Later

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Tim Freund

Last month I wrote what I thought was a great recipe for starting the rebuilding of Altadena, and Pacific Palisades.  I suggested state and local officials strike a deal in principle with the locally represented national home builders to develop … Continue reading →

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Housing Shortage: There Are Two Elephants in The Room

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Tim Freund

The Federal Reserve today held rates steady, despite many indicators that the economy and the job market are slowing.  This begs the question, what is pushing inflation higher if we are seeing slowdowns in the job market and higher unemployment? … Continue reading →

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Home Sellers: Things to Watch Out For

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Tim Freund

I started my real estate career selling new homes for Shapell Industries and S & S Construction.  I hadn’t been on the job but 6 months when in a rare conversation with Mr. Nathan (Shapell), he says to me in … Continue reading →

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