Real Estate Blog

Our real estate blog offers expert insights, market updates, and practical advice tailored to buyers, sellers, and investors navigating the dynamic Southern California housing market.

Krista Lichtner Krista Lichtner

Is the Current Real Estate Market a Bubble?

A real estate bubble happens when home prices rise rapidly due to high demand, speculation, and limited supply, reaching levels that are not supported by underlying economic fundamentals—like income, employment, or interest rates.

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Krista Lichtner Krista Lichtner

What Does “Off-Market” Mean?

One term that tends to raise eyebrows and spark curiosity is “off market.” What does off market mean in real estate, and why should it matter to you?

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Krista Lichtner Krista Lichtner

How Much Does a Real Estate Agent Cost for Renting?

The cost of working with a real estate agent for rentals depends on a few key factors: whether you're the renter or landlord, your local market, and the type of rental involved (standard lease, luxury lease, furnished short-term, etc.).

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