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Recent Episodes

Jan. 26, 2026

EP206 - The Housing Market Just SHIFTED To Balanced

The housing market in 2026 is shaping up to be the most normal market buyers and sellers have seen in years. In this video, we break down how rising inventory and cautiously returning demand are stabilizing the housing market...

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Jan. 22, 2026

LIVE 01_21_26 - The Housing Market Is BACK!

Mortgage Applications jumped 16% as home buyers come back to the market. At the same time, mortgage rates are sitting near 3 year lows causing pending sales to hit multi-year highs. This is setting up to be the most balanced ...

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Jan. 19, 2026

EP205 - This Is EXACTLY How Much You Need To Buy A House In 2026

Buying a home isn’t one big payment—it’s a series of cash moments that catch people off guard and create unnecessary stress. In this episode, Jeb and Josh break down exactly how much cash you really need beyond the down payme...

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Jan. 12, 2026

EP204 - TRUMP's 2026 Policies Will Have A HUGE Impact On The Housing …

President Trump just made some bold calls that will have a huge impact on the 2026 housing market. In this episode, we break down how Trump’s potential housing policies could impact mortgage rates, affordability, and buyer be...

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Jan. 9, 2026

LIVE 01_07_25 - Here's Where House Prices Are Headed In 2026

Will the Housing Market become more affordable in 2026? Should you BUY NOW or WAIT for Lower House Prices? Will we continue to see house prices move lower or will we see the Housing Market go higher as mortgage interest rates...

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Jan. 5, 2026

EP203 - 2026 Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast

The housing market is largely dependent on mortgage rates and 2026 is going to be the year that interest rates finally shift. In this episode we discuss our 2026 mortgage interest rate forecast while also discussing where we ...

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Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 6, 2026

2026 Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast

2026 Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast If you’re buying a home in Huntington Beach, Orange County, or anywhere in coastal Southern California, you don’t need hype—you need a plan. The biggest driver of the housing market in 2026 w…

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Jan. 6, 2026

2026 Housing Market Forecast - Home Sales, Inventory & Mortgage Inter…

2026 Housing Market Forecast - Home Sales, Inventory & Mortgage Interest Rates If you’re planning to buy or sell in Huntington Beach or anywhere in Orange County, 2026 is shaping up to feel different than 2024 and 2025. Not “easy.…

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Jan. 6, 2026

The Latest FED Policy Will Have A HUGE Impact On Mortgage Interest Ra…

The Latest FED Policy Will Have A HUGE Impact On Mortgage Interest Rates If you’re thinking about buying a home in Huntington Beach, anywhere in Orange County, or you’re simply watching the market, this is one of those moments where und…

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