Southern California Real Estate Information-Frank Sottile

09/18/2026

When affordability is this tight, waiting for lower mortgage rates can feel like your only way in. But 41% of buyers who waited actually wish they'd bought sooner. And right now, inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and could even nudge them up. So, waiting might not pay off the way you hope. You don’t have to buy now. Move only when the numbers work for you. But talk to a trusted lender first, so you know all your options.

09/17/2026

If you want to buy a house this year, there’s still a way to make it happen, even with today’s rates. This fall gives you the chance to get some of the best seasonal perks the market has to offer.

Want help figuring out when those advantages typically show up in our market?

Let's have a quick conversation about how our market works and the steps you’ll need to take to get ready.

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

09/16/2026

Waiting for mortgage rates to come down may feel like the only way to make buying a home possible.

But 41% of buyers who waited wish they'd bought sooner – before rates and prices rose again.

Right now, factors like inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and it’s not in the direction you’d hope.

So, for a lot of buyers, waiting might not pay off. Sometimes it just means putting your life on hold for what feels like too long.

Before you decide to hit pause on your move, talk to a trusted lender. They’ll go over options that can help make buying work at today’s rates, and how to get the best rate you can.

You certainly don’t have to buy now. You should buy when the numbers work for you. But you should at least know your options before making a decision.

09/14/2026

Need to move, but worried you missed the window to sell your house until next year or next spring? Don’t count yourself out of the market so fast.

About a third of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year – and that share has been growing every year since 2023.

Based on the forecasts, that means roughly 11,800 houses are expected to sell every single day between now and the end of December.

Buyers are still out there, ready to move before the new year. Let’s connect and get your house in front of them.

09/09/2026

PRICE IMPROVED: $1,175,000

Chateau Geraldine just got $75,000 more interesting.

434 S Cumberland sits in Cedar Ridge Estates on a 32,501 square foot lot with no neighbor directly behind it. That's genuine woodsy privacy, not the kind you talk yourself into after you've already fallen for the kitchen.

Speaking of which. The kitchen runs quartz counters, a large center island with seating, a butcher block cooking station, stainless appliances and a service bar. Wood floors carry through the main living areas. Downstairs gives you two separate places to gather, a family room with a fireplace and a living room with a rock fireplace built from local stone under beamed ceilings, plus a dry bar and access to a huge deck. There's a flexible den or formal dining room, indoor laundry, and a full bath on the main floor, so you're not climbing stairs every time someone rings the doorbell.

Upstairs, the primary suite has its own fireplace, an ensuite bath with a soaking tub, dual quartz vanities, a walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms and a full hall bath with dual sinks round it out. Oversized garage, formal entry, room to park.

2,978 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, built in 1988 and extensively upgraded since. At the new price that's roughly $395 per square foot in one of Lake Arrowhead's established, quiet pockets.

Send me a message and I'll get you in this week.

Frank Sottile, Broker Associate, RE/MAX Lakeside | DRE #00900300

09/04/2026

"Chateau Geraldine": 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,978 sq ft in Cedar Ridge Estates. Private lot, no neighbor directly behind. Chef's kitchen with quartz island, stone fireplace in the living room, a primary suite with soaking tub and walk-in closet. Lake privileges, community fishing and marina access, 24-hour security.

$1,250,000

Come see it in person Saturday 9/5 1-4PM

09/03/2026

OPEN HOUSE — Saturday, September 5th, 10 AM–12 PM 26875 Modoc Lane, Lake Arrowhead

New construction in Lake Arrowhead Woods: 3 bed, 2.25 bath, 2,286 sq ft, built 2026. Kitchen has Viking appliances, quartz counters, solid wood cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and a huge center island. The living room has a wood-burning stove, beamed vaulted ceilings, and a rock fireplace built from locally harvested stone, opening to a full-width rear deck with valley views. Primary suite has a slider to a private patio, a large walk-in closet, and a dual-sink en-suite. Private lake rights, access to Grass Valley Park and the lake trails, close to Lake Arrowhead Country Club (membership required). 2-car garage, central air, alarm system.

$899,500

Come see it Saturday. Questions before then? Call or text 909-337-9999.

Frank Sottile | RE/MAX Lakeside | DRE #0090030026875 Modoc LN, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 just hit the market!

Take a look at this awesome space: https://www.franksottile.realtor/d8r6sci2

09/03/2026

Open House Saturday 9/5 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM

"Chateau Geraldine": 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,978 sq ft in Cedar Ridge Estates. Private lot, no neighbor directly behind. Chef's kitchen with quartz island, stone fireplace in the living room, main-floor primary suite with soaking tub and walk-in closet. Lake privileges, community fishing and marina access, 24-hour security.

434 S Cumberland, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 just hit the market!
Take a look at this awesome space: https://www.franksottile.realtor/d8r6sckj

09/03/2026

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.

09/02/2026

Buying soon? You’ve got more pull than you might expect. Right now, there are more sellers than buyers on the market. And that means sellers know they’ll have to give a little to get their house sold. Exactly how much negotiating power you have depends on where you’re looking. So, let’s chat about how much power you have here, then turn it into a set of keys.