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by Jackie Steed
Growing up in a small town in Ireland, the echoes of rolling hills and cozy cottages still resonate in my memories. Little did I know that the quaintness of my upbringing would serve as the foundation for a thrilling adventure that would lead me to become a realtor in the sun-drenched landscapes of Temecula Valley, […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! 2024 is off and running, and I don’t see it slowing down any time soon. The housing market is continuing down a similar path, we are less than a week away from the Primary Election, and we are expecting a lot of bills to be introduced in […]
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The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution creates several constitutional rights limiting government powers. Predicated on their varied experiences with predatory and overreaching government models, our Founding Fathers had the foresight to include specific protections focusing on criminal and property rights proceedings which, along with nine other articles, was ratified in 1791 in what […]
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by Jackie Steed
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts often turn to romantic dinners, heartfelt gestures, and expressions of love for those closest to us. However, this year, let’s redirect some of that affection towards a place that holds a special spot in our hearts – our homes. Embracing the theme of love, let’s explore how we can […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are ready for what’s sure to be a busy and exciting year ahead. I would also like to congratulate the newly appointed Mayors and Mayor Pro Tems! I look forward to […]
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by Jackie Steed
Owning a home isn’t just about having a place to live; it’s about anchoring yourself in a community, fostering connections, and creating a sense of belonging. As a community-focused realtor, I’ve seen firsthand how homeownership goes beyond property lines—it shapes vibrant neighborhoods and builds stronger, happier communities. First and foremost, owning a home provides stability. […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! It’s officially the holiday season (after Thanksgiving), and we are quickly approaching the end of 2023. The real estate market has experienced many challenges and successes this year, and I hope you have received some of those successes. When you look at this month’s data and statistics, […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! As of the date of this report, the REALTOR® brand has featured a lot in the media, and not everything is positive news. A verdict was issued in a Missouri case that named the National Association of REALTORS®, among other defendants, and media outlets and social media […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! At the risk of sounding repetitive, the real estate market continues similarly to the previous months. Home prices remain relatively flat, although some cities had double-digit median price increases. Inventory and affordability remain challenging, as demonstrated by the lowest sales volume since February 2023. I will go […]
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Readers of this column the past couple decades will recall my frequent discourses on WOTUS, or Waters of the United States. Let’s start at the beginning. If you stood on the banks of the Potomac River flowing through our nation’s capital in 1966, you would not have lingered. The river smelled like an open sewer, […]
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by Adam Ruiz
If you were to ask a REALTOR®, “How’s the market?” I am sure you would get varied responses with one huge similarity…it’s a very unusual market. As you will recall, when rates dropped to record lows, purchasing power became very strong, and many people bought homes. There was a huge demand, driving prices up and […]
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by TVBJ
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! After two consecutive record-setting months, things cooled off a bit in July. Unit sales were down, as was the median price for Southwest Riverside County. However, I definitely wouldn’t panic or assume the worst yet. Low inventory is still keeping the market competitive, even with the higher […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! You may recall that last month I reported the largest sales volume since September 2022, which was consistent with sales volume throughout California. So what’s your guess on June’s sales? If you guessed another record month, you’d be right! June’s sales volume for Southwest Riverside County was […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! Last month, I was reporting to you from our National Association of REALTORs® conference in Washington, DC. If you recall, I had just attended a meeting discussing the debt ceiling and some not-so-positive repercussions if a deal could not be reached. Many people and organizations feared an […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! This is always a busy time of year for me and those REALTORs® that also participate in our State and National Legislative Meetings advocating for homeownership and private property rights. With the housing market continuing to face challenges, we must continue fighting the good fight and making […]
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by TVBJ
Welcome to another edition of the REALTOR® Report! It’s hard to believe that we’re already through the first quarter of 2023, and things are far from slowing down. The housing market has definitely seen its share of challenges, some of which will be sticking around for a while, but the data for March 2023 shows […]
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by TVBJ
In recent reports, I’ve mentioned that everything is about perspective. I guess you could say that about any news or information, which continues to be true in housing. Take, for example, some headlines and articles published in the Press Enterprise. A week ago, the headline was “January Housing Sales Hit Record Low,” and the article […]
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by Adam Ruiz
I can’t believe we’re already in February. There has been a lot of talk about the housing market recently, including social media and news sources. Interest rates have declined, and housing prices are softening as a result of a less competitive market. This helps improve affordability and is bringing some buyers back to the market. […]
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by TVBJ
I’d like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and welcome to 2023! I’d also like to congratulate all of our newly elected officials and newly appointed Mayors. I look forward to working with you all to continue to keep housing a priority and a successful part of our local economy. Speaking of […]
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by Adam Ruiz
It’s Election Day, and I hope you have exercised your right to vote! You can’t complain about politics if you aren’t willing to participate. I hope everyone made educated votes and wish everyone luck as we wait for the results. There isn’t a lot of change in the big picture of the real estate market. […]
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by Adam Ruiz
It wasn’t long ago that I commented that I felt like a broken record, and I’m sensing a déjà vu. Only this time, it’s a different tune. As the market has shifted, we are seeing similar trends continue for our region…unit sales are down, median prices are down, and days on market continues to rise. […]
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by Adam Ruiz
August was a busy month in all areas I typically cover in this report. Unit sales were back up month over month, candidates for the General Election have been certified, and the State Legislative session came to an end. I also attended multiple economic forecast presentations, with two of those focused on our region specifically. […]
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by Adam Ruiz
This month’s keywords are Recession, Inflation, and Interest Rates. You can’t turn on the news or open a newspaper without hearing or reading these words in a headline. So what exactly does that mean for our housing market, and more specifically, the housing market in Southwest Riverside County? Economically speaking, we have entered our 2nd […]
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by Adam Ruiz
Today is also Election Day, and I hope you exercised your right to vote. As I always say, you can’t complain if you don’t participate! Before we jump into the numbers, last month, I wrote that our National Chief Economist was optimistic that we were not headed into a recession mainly due to the strength […]