Real Estate Updates | Morgen Real Estate

L.A. Wildfires: Housing Crisis & Recovery

Rising rents, shrinking supply—resources to help rebuild. The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a heartbreaking impact—24 lives lost, thousands displaced, and over 12,000 structures destroyed. For homeowners, renters, and REALTORS®, the effects are...

Black History Is American History

The Heartbeat of American History–Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future Black History Month isn’t just about recognizing the contributions of Black Americans—it’s about acknowledging the whole truth of American history. To separate the two is...

Help for California Wildfire Victims and Their Pets

Stay Safe, Stay Prepared: Essential Resources for You, Your Pets, and Wildlife Emergency Helplines: Tips for Evacuees with Pets: How to Help Wild Animals Affected by Fires: How You Can Help: Stay safe and prepared!

Housing Market Closes 2024 Strong

California housing market closes the year strong despite challenges California’s housing market closed 2024 on a positive note, with existing single-family home sales reaching 268,180 in December, a 0.1% increase from November and a 19.8%...

Housing Market Shows Signs of Life as 2024 Ends

California Sees Major Sales Growth, Consumer Optimism Rises, and Small Business Confidence Soars Amid Inflation and Fed Rate Cuts Despite elevated mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market showed signs of improvement as 2024 ended. In...

California Dreaming…

The numbers don’t lie– California’s housing market is full of opportunities for both buyers and sellers. As we enter the final months of 2024, the California housing market continues to demonstrate its resilience and dynamic...

Halloween Haunts and Enhances the Housing Market

Halloween unites communities with creativity, tradition, and festive flair. Halloween in California has evolved from its Celtic roots of warding off spirits to a modern celebration that impacts neighborhoods and housing trends. Initially brought to...

Think — Who Benefits In the Long Run?

Protect California Homeownership. Just Vote “NO” on Prop 33. Proposition 33 aims to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, expanding rent control to single-family homes and giving politicians and unelected boards complete control over rent...

California’s Job Boom And Challenges

July Sees Strong Job Gains, But Hidden Economic Strains and Mixed Signals Persist California’s labor market showed strong job growth in July, with 21,000 new jobs added, marking the best performance in six months. However,...

VA Lifts Ban on Direct Payment for Real Estate Representation

Temporary Policy Change Aims to Improve Homeownership Opportunities for Veterans, Following Advocacy from REALTORS® and Industry Partners. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to temporarily lift its ban on buyers directly paying for professional...