▶ VideoZillow has long been a household name in real estate. From buyers browsing listings in Southern California to sellers relocating to Washington state, their platform has become synonymous with real estate searches. But their latest policy shift is raising eyebrows among agents, brokers, and industry professionals alike. This week, Zillow rolled out a new policy:…
▶ VideoIn the high-pressure world of Southern California housing and the dynamic markets of Washington state, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day stress. Mortgage rates, inventory issues, buyer indecision—these are all real concerns. But what if we’re stressing about the wrong things? In this week’s video, Bill from Franklin Loan Center shares a deeply…
▶ VideoIn this week’s market update, we’re diving into the renewed tariff discussion and the complicated web of impacts it may have on our economy—and by extension, on mortgage rates and the real estate market in Southern California and Washington. The conversation around tariffs often centers on inflation. After all, tariffs act as a tax on…
▶ VideoThe real estate market is buzzing with opportunities, but a recent federal development could impact mortgage rates—and therefore housing affordability—for years to come. Bill Provost of Franklin Loan Center breaks down what the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) revealed about the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” According to the CBO, this new legislation could add more than…
▶ VideoWhen love meets real estate, things get interesting. A recent article by Yahoo Finance reveals a surprising wedding trend that’s reshaping how couples think about their future—and it could have a big impact on real estate markets across the US. As someone with two married kids, I’ve seen firsthand how expensive weddings can get. But…
▶ VideoOn the heels of the latest Federal Reserve meeting, Jerome Powell may not have directly said “stagflation,” but his words certainly danced around the concept, and that has serious implications for buyers, sellers, and realtors in the Temecula Valley. In this week’s video, Bill at Franklin Loan Center breaks down exactly what happened on Fed…
▶ VideoThis week brought a wave of economic data that should’ve shaken up the markets, but instead, we’re seeing… silence. I’m Bill with Franklin Loan Center, and in this latest video, I break down why interest rates are stuck despite two major signals that usually lead to improvement. Let’s start with the GDP report, which showed…
▶ VideoIn this video packed with insights, Bill from Franklin Loan Center breaks down a topic that every homebuyer, seller, and real estate professional should understand—what happens when political pressure meets economic policy. President Trump is putting heat on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, but will that help the average buyer in Temecula or Murrieta?…
▶ VideoThe recent rollout of new tariffs has shaken financial markets—and while you might not expect your mortgage expert to dive into global trade policy, the connection is more direct than you’d think. Hi, I’m Bill from Franklin Loan Center, and in this week’s video, I unpack how these unexpected tariff changes are creating massive ripples…
▶ VideoToday’s topic comes from a conversation that I had with someone yesterday. The question they were asking: why wouldn’t I just leave my money in the stock market with the returns that I’m getting there when real estate is only going up at the current rate of around 4% per year? Maybe there is some…
▶ VideoToday, I want to share some fun facts about this current market, because I keep hearing the same things from everyone: nobody is buying, it’s unaffordable, etc. Some of these things are accurate, but we really need to look at the numbers to see what is actually happening. Lots of First-Time Home Buyers in January…
▶ VideoToday I’m jumping on a slippery slope… I’m seeing so much talk about what we are expecting out of the new administration, and what impact it could have on interest rates. I get it – some of these topics are very controversial and we don’t understand the fallout that it could have in the future.…
