Gary E. Barnes - Realtor #01916042

08/21/2023

Los Angeles’ Homes as Profitable Investments

Gary E Barnes is a real estate agent with California Life Properties, Inc Inc. Check out Gary E Barnes's listings or office listings.

08/14/2023

Torrance Rental Market Booming, Time to Invest

Gary E Barnes is a real estate agent with California Life Properties, Inc Inc. Check out Gary E Barnes's listings or office listings.

08/12/2023

The Federal Reserve Has Paused Rate Hikes. Here's What That Means for Home Equity Loan Borrowers
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The Federal Reserve recently opted to pause interest rate hikes in response to lower inflation levels. This could be beneficial for those looking to take out a home equity loan, as the cost of borrowing is likely to remain steady. Despite the pause, borrowers should still apply soon as the Fed is se...

08/02/2023

What Is the Housing Affordability Index? Definition & Limitations - jacksonprogress
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The Housing Affordability Index is a measure of the financial feasibility of buying a house, taking into account the relative cost of housing and the income of potential buyers. It is limited in its ability to take into account all factors that could affect affordability, such as the availability of...

07/28/2023

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07/25/2023

Find out if it's time to sell your home
How much is your home worth? Type your property address and get a quick home estimate.

How much is your home worth? Type your property address and get a quick home estimate.

07/17/2023

California’s Revised Market Forecast for 2023

Gary E Barnes is a real estate agent with California Life Properties, Inc Inc. Check out Gary E Barnes's listings or office listings.

07/16/2023

Forbes Advisor: A Comprehensive Analysis of the California Housing Market
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Forbes Advisor reports that the California real estate market is facing challenges due to higher mortgage rates and rising inflation. Despite these obstacles, the housing market remains largely healthy in the Bay Area and Southern California. Home prices vary across the state, but many markets are t...

06/28/2023

The Effect of Relaxing Local Housing Market Regulations on Federal Rental Assistance Programs
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This paper examines the effect of increasing housing supply on the cost of Section 8 housing assistance programs in Los Angeles and 11 other metropolitan areas most constrained by local regulations. It finds that increasing housing supply can lead to significant cost savings, potentially enough to i...

06/20/2023

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Have questions about real estate but not sure where to start?

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06/18/2023

The Perfect Storm That Created the Housing Crisis
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The United States is in the midst of a severe housing crisis caused by long-term and counterproductive housing policies. This crisis has resulted in 600,000 people being unhoused on any given night, as well as overcrowding and rent-gouging. Economic inequality has risen in the US over the past two d...

06/11/2023

Real Estate in LA - Finding Rental Properties 2023
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Los Angeles is a vibrant city offering plenty of opportunities for work, study and leisure. Although it is an expensive city to live in, there are ways to make apartment hunting more feasible such as looking outside Central LA, considering shared accommodation and looking for older buildings. Techno...