Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Real estate professionals spend a lot of time talking about interest rates, inventory, concessions and price reductions. We should, of course. Those factors shape affordability and timing in every market. But, homebuying has never been only a financial decision. For many buyers, a home is also emotional, generational and cultural. It is where children will […]

Last July, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a landmark law shielding apartment and residential projects from lengthy environmental review processes to boost the state’s housing supply and improve affordability. It’s working – but not without a fight. Developers wasted no time seizing the opportunity. A growing list of housing developments are securing exemptions from reviews

For years, the MLS was something agents barely thought about. It was simply part of the landscape. You entered listings. You searched homes. You scheduled showings. Deals got done. Now suddenly, everyone is fighting over listings. Compass is pushing private exclusives. Bright MLS is striking nationwide data-sharing agreements. Realtracs is expanding nationally. Cotality launched Broker