Larry Fleischman's Blog Posts

Buyer's Market or Seller's Market? Why the Answer Depends on Where You Are in Southern California

Buyer's Market or Seller's Market? Why the Answer Depends on Where You Are in Southern California If you have followed real estate headlines lately, you have probably seen some version of the

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Buyers Are Gaining Ground in SoCal: What the Latest Inventory Numbers Mean for You

Buyers Are Gaining Ground in SoCal: What the Latest Inventory Numbers Mean for YouQuick answer: Southern California is shifting from a seller's market toward a more balanced one. Orange County

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California FAIR Plan Rates Are Soaring: Why the 2026 Insurance Commissioner Race Matters for Your Wallet

What Southern California Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right NowIf you're buying or selling a home in Southern California this fall, two things happening at once are worth your attention:

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3,600 Homes Headed for a Key Vote in the Santa Clarita Valley: What It Could Mean for Your Neighborhood

A local market update for Santa Clarita Valley homeowners, buyers, and investors.A major housing decision is approaching in the Santa Clarita Valley, and it is worth understanding before it reaches

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Protect Your Property Records: A Southern California Guide to AI-Enhanced Scam Awareness

When you own a home in Southern California, protecting your property means more than changing the locks or installing a security system. Today, it also means protecting your title.The real estate

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Southern California's Housing Market Is Shifting

Southern California's Housing Market Is Shifting — Here's What Buyers and Sellers Should Do Differently Right NowFor the first time in several years, the balance of power in Southern'

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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for Southern California

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for Southern CaliforniaBy Larry FleischmanIf you have spent any time trying to buy, sell, or build real estate in Southern California lately, you

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Before You Fall in Love With a House: Why Insurance, Not Your Mortgage, Could Kill the Deal

For years, the hardest part of buying a home was qualifying for a mortgage. In 2026, a growing number of Southern California buyers and sellers are finding out that insurance has become the bigger

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AI and Your Job: What California's New Employment Data Means for the Local Housing Market

AI and Your Job: What California's New Employment Data Means for the Local Housing MarketIf you have been following the news lately, you have probably noticed a steady drumbeat of headlines about

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Beyond the Purchase Price: Calculating Mello-Roos, HOAs, and True Carrying Costs in Santa Clarita’s New Communities

When you are house hunting in the Santa Clarita Valley, it is incredibly easy to fall in love with the model homes. Whether you are walking through the sleek, modern designs at FivePoint Valencia or

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Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year LowIf you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.The median sale price of a

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California Housing Affordability Just Hit a Four-Year High — Here's Where SoCal Buyers Are Finding Their Footing

If you have been waiting for the right time to buy a home in Southern California, you might be wondering if the moment has finally arrived. For the first time since 2022, housing affordability in

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Dropped by Your Home Insurer? 5 Steps Every Santa Clarita Homeowner Should Take Today!

Los Angeles County's 2026 Home Insurance Shake-Up: What SCV Homeowners Must Do NowThe California homeowners insurance market is undergoing a structural realignment that directly impacts property

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Dropped by Your Home Insurer? 5 Steps Every Santa Clarita Homeowner Should Take Today

Los Angeles County's 2026 Home Insurance Shake-Up: What SCV Homeowners Must Do NowThe California homeowners insurance market is undergoing a structural realignment that directly impacts property

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Santa Clarita Valley Market Snapshot: January 2026

Santa Clarita Valley Market Snapshot: January 2026As we move into the beginning of 2026, the Santa Clarita Valley real estate market is showing clear signs of stabilization, with some notable shifts

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Are price drops climbing in Santa Clarita—and how do you price to avoid a reduction while still maximizing your net?

Yes. Nearly 1 in 3 Santa Clarita listings saw a price drop this summer, as buyers gained more options and mortgage rates fluctuated. The right pricing and prep can help you sell faster and keep more

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Housing Market Trends July 2025

Housing Market Trends July 2025 Welcome to the U.S. Housing Market Trends July 2025 monthly update from REMAX of Santa Clarita, REMAX of Valencia and REMAX Gateway. This report focuses on the

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Preparing your West Coast Home for Winter

California winters may be mild compared to what other parts of the country experience, but the weather can still take a toll on local residences. When a home isn’t properly winterized, any

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The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage RatesIf you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But

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