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Bridging The Gap
It’s hard enough to be a buyer in today’s real estate market if you’ve got money in the bank and a loan pre-approval. It’s nearly...
Cathleen Cull
Mar 30, 20222 min read


How Russia-Ukraine War Could Affect U.S. Housing, Economy
Russian airstrikes battered Ukrainian cities this week, and the conflict is being felt around the globe. Financial markets worldwide...
Cathleen Cull
Mar 30, 20222 min read


How Inflation Will Affect Homebuyers
Inflation refers to an increase in the price of goods and services in an economy. When price levels increase, each dollar buys less....
Cathleen Cull
Feb 2, 20222 min read


A New Form of Homeownership in LA
Tenancies-in-Common, or TICs, are on the rise in Los Angeles. They appeal to many first-time homebuyers who have been priced out of the...
Cathleen Cull
Nov 4, 20212 min read


You Can Remain Optimistic about the Housing Market
One of the most common questions I receive from my clients these days is: “Will there be a market crash?” I think this is a natural...
Cathleen Cull
Sep 6, 20212 min read


2021 First Half Outlook: Glass Half Full...or Half Empty?
We’re halfway through the year, and the housing market shows no signs of prices coming down. California’s median home price set another...
Cathleen Cull
Aug 2, 20212 min read


A Seller's Conundrum: Selling & Buying in a Hot Market
It’s a great time to sell. Inventory is still at record lows and buyer demand is at record highs. Low mortgage rates mean this is the...
Cathleen Cull
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Interest Rates: Some Perspective
Freddie Mac announced on March 4 that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% for the first time since last July. That news...
Cathleen Cull
Jun 10, 20212 min read


The Appraisal: To Waive or Not to Waive
It’s competitive and stressful enough for homebuyers in this market. While waiving the home appraisal contingency can strengthen an...
Cathleen Cull
Apr 30, 20214 min read


Welcome the Ox; Welcome Prosperity
I’m sure we were all happy to bid 2020 farewell. If you’re looking to extend the celebration, you may want to consider observing the...
Cathleen Cull
Feb 10, 20211 min read


Buyer Beware: It's a Seller's Market. How to Compete and Win!
These days it seems that it’s as hard to get an appointment for a showing as it is to get an offer accepted. We are still not able to...
Cathleen Cull
Feb 1, 20213 min read


Loan Limits Expanded!
Just in time for Thanksgiving last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) gave home buyers another thing to be thankful. On...
Cathleen Cull
Dec 28, 20202 min read


It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over - When a Home Falls Out of Escrow
The home buying or selling process can be an exhilarating time! It can also be full of emotions with plenty of ups and downs along the...
Cathleen Cull
Oct 30, 20203 min read


Women Homeowners salute RBG
Would you believe, if it weren’t for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, women might not be able to commit to a mortgage without a male cosigner? Her...
Cathleen Cull
Oct 4, 20201 min read


Will Election Jitters Affect the Housing Market?
A global pandemic, historic unemployment, and civil & social unrest have all challenged the way we live. The real estate market seems to...
Cathleen Cull
Oct 1, 20202 min read


Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
Mortgage interest rates have been below 3% for several months now, giving buyers more purchasing power and helping them to offset the...
Cathleen Cull
Sep 14, 20202 min read


Design in the time of Corona
The Coronavirus Pandemic will likely change the way we think about spreading germs for a long time to come. Stocking up on Clorox wipes...
Cathleen Cull
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Honey, We're Home (All. The. Time.)
The housing market is going strong in Los Angeles. Buyer activity is high, and interest rates are low. Inventory is still tight, so home...
Cathleen Cull
Aug 2, 20202 min read


You CAN Sell or Buy a Home During the Covid-19 Pandemic*
*You just need to go about it differently. May escrow closings were the lowest they’ve been since the great recession, but pending sales...
Cathleen Cull
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Coronavirus & the Spring Los Angeles Housing Market
The question I am asked over and over again by my clients is: will there be a crash? I believe the answer is no. My opinion is that as...
Cathleen Cull
Jun 28, 20202 min read
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