• South LA County & Long Beach Market Update: Early September 2025,Maiyah Jimenez

    South LA County & Long Beach Market Update: Early September 2025

    The latest economic indicators are showing a mixed bag for the national economy and our local housing market here in South LA County and Long Beach. While there are some bright spots, concerns about the labor market and consumer confidence continue to shape housing activity. Economic Snapshot Jobles

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  • Why Buyers Are Leaning Into Adjustable-Rate Mortgages in 2025,Maiyah Jimenez

    Why Buyers Are Leaning Into Adjustable-Rate Mortgages in 2025

    If you’ve been following the market, you know mortgage rates have been one of the biggest stories this year. As a broker with 11 years of experience navigating all kinds of market cycles, I’ve noticed a clear trend emerging in 2025: buyers are turning back to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). For ye

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  • Why “Lock-In Effect” Is Shaping the 2025 Housing Market,Maiyah Jimenez

    Why “Lock-In Effect” Is Shaping the 2025 Housing Market

    If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market this year, you’ve probably noticed that inventory is still tight—and that’s not just because buyers are snatching up everything quickly. One of the biggest trends shaping today’s market is what we call the “lock-in effect.” So, What Is the Lock-In

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