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- Existing-Home Sales Fall to Their Lowest Level Since 2010: What October’s Slowdown Means for Santa Clarita (Nov. 12, 2026)U.S. existing-home sales fell 5.5% in October to a 3.75 million pace, the lowest since 2010, as inventory rose and the West fell hardest. What it means for Santa Clarita buyers, sellers and homeowners.
- U.S. Home Prices Drop for the First Time Since 2023: What It Means for Santa Clarita Buyers, Sellers and Veterans (Nov. 11, 2026)U.S. home-sale prices fell 0.4% year over year in October, the first decline since 2023, as inventory hit a six-year high. What it means for Santa Clarita, LA County and VA buyers.
- Hotter October CPI Report Pushes Bond Yields Up: What It Means for Mortgage Rates (Nov. 10, 2026)October CPI rose 0.4% and core 0.3%, both above forecasts, and Treasury yields jumped. What the hot inflation report means for mortgage rates, a December Fed hike and Santa Clarita.
- Inflation Report Tuesday: What October CPI Could Mean for Mortgage Rates and a December Fed Hike (Nov. 9, 2026)October CPI lands Tuesday with no yearly inflation rate, and markets lean toward a December Fed hike. How inflation and mortgage rates connect, and what it means for Santa Clarita.
- First-Time Buyers Are Older, and More Are Paying Cash: What NAR’s 2026 Profile Means for Santa Clarita (Nov. 8, 2026)NAR’s 2026 Profile: first-time buyers were just 22% of purchases, their median age held at a record 40, and a record 10% paid cash. What it means for Santa Clarita and LA County.
- Why Buyers Still Waited After Three Weeks of Lower Rates: Nov. 7, 2026Despite three weekly Freddie Mac rate drops to 7.18%, October contract signings fell 17% YoY — the lowest October on record. What frozen demand means for Santa Clarita and LA County.
- Jobs Surge Puts Mortgage Rate Rally on Notice: Nov. 6, 2026Strong October jobs (+165k, 4.1% unemployment) put the rate rally on notice after Freddie Mac’s 7.18% third weekly drop. What it means in Santa Clarita.
- California Voters Back Housing Bonds and Homebuyer Loans: Nov. 3 Election UpdatePhoto: Leo_Visions on Unsplash California Voters Back Housing Bonds and Homebuyer Loans: Nov. 3 Election Update What statewide Propositions 1 and 37 mean for Santa Clarita, Valencia and LA County… Read more: California Voters Back Housing Bonds and Homebuyer Loans: Nov. 3 Election Update
- Rates Ease, Buyers Pause, Inventory Grows: Nov. 5, 2026Rates Ease, Buyers Pause, Inventory Grows: Nov. 5, 2026 Four things worth knowing today if you are buying, selling or own a home in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country,… Read more: Rates Ease, Buyers Pause, Inventory Grows: Nov. 5, 2026
- Mortgage Rates, Housing and the Fed: Nov. 4, 2026Mortgage Rates, Housing and the Fed: Nov. 4, 2026 Three things worth knowing this week if you are buying or own a home in Santa Clarita or LA County. Mortgage… Read more: Mortgage Rates, Housing and the Fed: Nov. 4, 2026