Category: Real Estate Broker
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California Real Estate Market Recap: Wrapping Up 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, California’s housing market is finishing the year on a cautiously optimistic note. Despite ongoing affordability challenges, the state continued to show remarkable adaptability, supported by steadier mortgage rates, gradual inventory growth, and shifting buyer behavior. Mortgage Rates and Buyer Momentum After two turbulent years of rate fluctuations, 2025 finally…
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Who Lives In Porter Ranch, California? Shawn Shai Halahmy
Population Overview Total population: Approximately 37,000 to 38,000 residents. Population growth trends: Moderate growth with about a 1.6% increase year-over-year. Population density: Around 4,462 people per square mile (1,723 per km²), which is relatively low density compared to many Los Angeles neighborhoods. Age Distribution Age breakdown (approximate): 0–14 years: ~10% 15–24 years: ~10% 25–44 years: ~20% 45–54 years:…
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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rates
If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember… A great rate…
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This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven’t gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make these homes more affordable than many people expect.…
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Watch Out For These Home Equity Loan Scams | Shawn Shai Halahmy
Home equity loan scams trick homeowners into predatory agreements or identity theft, often by targeting those in financial distress or with large equity. The most prevalent scams include equity stripping, fraudulent account takeovers, and fake foreclosure rescue services. Common home equity loan scams Equity stripping: A scammer offers a loan based on your home’s equity, ignoring…
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Why Are 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It
If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, according…
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San Fernando Valley Real Estate 2025: Trends, Popular Home Styles, and Town Market Insights
The San Fernando Valley real estate market in 2025 is showing moderate growth in home prices alongside a noticeable increase in available inventory. The median home price in the Valley is around $900,000, with price gains ranging from about half a percent for one-bedroom homes to over 4% for larger five-bedroom properties. Inventory has risen by…
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Who Lives In Chatsworth, California? Demographics (2025)
Population Overview Total population: Approximately 50,150 residents. Population growth trends: Moderate growth with an estimated 1.0% increase year-over-year. Population density: Around 3,100 to 3,200 people per square mile. Age Distribution Age groups (approximate): 0–14 years: About 12% 15–24 years: Around 9% 25–34 years: Approximately 11% 35–44 years: Around 16% 45–54 years: About 14% 55–64 years: Around 13% 65+…
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Property Taxes, Mello-Roos, and Other Fees San Fernando Valley
Here is a plain-language breakdown of Property Taxes, Mello-Roos, and other local fees relevant for buyers in the San Fernando Valley, designed to be clear: Property Taxes: Property tax is a tax based on the assessed value of the home and land. In California, the standard property tax rate is roughly 1% of the assessed…
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Porter Ranch 2025–2026: Unlocking Bold Development Across Education, Parks, Shopping, and Community Spaces
Porter Ranch is entering a new era of public amenities and green space, with several major developments set to elevate the community experience over the next two years. Here’s a look at the most exciting non-residential projects—focusing on shopping, parks, and recreation—coming to Porter Ranch in 2025 and 2026. 50-Acre Community Park: A Landmark Green…
