Gary Dean and Traci's Blog

rate buydown

Seller Credits, Rate Buydowns, or a Price Cut? How Los Angeles Sellers Can Negotiate in a 7% Mortgage Market

real estate

More Los Angeles Listings Are Cutting Prices: What Sellers Should Do Before Their Home Goes Stale

fed rate

The Fed Raised Rates Again: What Los Angeles Home Sellers Should Watch Before the October Meeting

consumer confidence

Consumer Confidence Is Down: What More Cautious Buyers Mean for Los Angeles Home Sellers

homeowners insurance

California Home Insurance Is Still a Selling Issue: What Los Angeles Sellers Should Prepare Before Listing

slow listings

When a Los Angeles Listing Goes Stale: How to Relaunch Without Simply Chasing the Market Down

homes

More Homes for Sale, More Choices for Buyers: How the 2026 Inventory Shift Changes the Role of Your Realtor

high interest

Buying a Los Angeles Home With a 6%–7% Mortgage: Five Ways to Improve the Numbers

listing a property

The First Two Weeks Matter: How Gary and Traci Position a Los Angeles Listing for Maximum Impact

mortgage rates

What Higher Mortgage Rates Really Mean for Los Angeles Buyers in Late 2026

How National Mortgage and Inventory Trends Could Reshape Greater Los Angeles Buyer Negotiations

Mortgage Rate Buydowns vs. Price Reductions: Which Negotiating Strategy Can Benefit Los Angeles Buyers and Sellers More?