06/05/2026
Inflation is up. Rates aren't dropping anytime soon. And a lot of buyers in LA County are stuck wondering what to do next.
Here is what the data actually shows.
PCE inflation just hit a 3-year high at 3.8%, driven mainly by rising energy prices tied to global conflict. The Fed's preferred measure, core PCE, sits at 3.3%, still rising, but more slowly. And right now there is roughly a 50/50 chance the Fed raises rates again before the end of 2026.
That means the significant rate drop a lot of people have been waiting for is not coming anytime soon.
But here is what this is not: 2008. Inventory is still relatively low. Most homeowners are sitting on strong equity. Lending standards are far stricter than before the crash. The market is uncomfortable, not collapsing.
The right strategy built around your specific situation will always matter more than waiting for perfect conditions.
Swipe through the slides for the full breakdown. And if you have been holding off because of rates, DM us, let's talk about what is actually possible for you right now in LA County.
