National, Regional, Backyard News

Pearson RE Group
Jan 3, 2018
2 min read

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Staying informed greatly improves your chances of success, and of avoiding potential pitfalls. Pearson Real Estate Group is your coastal Orange County investment specialists. By providing top-tier service, perspective, and insight, our goal is to help you make the most informed decisions.

The following is a retrospect of the events that shaped 2017, and to those events to be in 2018 - without further ado:

Impacts and Insights - New Tax Laws “...a rundown of the changes to the tax law recently passed by Congress and signed by the President.” (Eatons Tax)

What the Tax Plan Could Do To OC Housing “The market is disproportionately impacted in a negative way by the tax bill, so the high-end housing sector here may see some softening of demand now that the GOP’s bill has passed.” (Globe Street)

Housing Outlook 2018: Six Predictions from the Experts “In 2017 Americans learned to expect the unexpected, whether it be politics, weather or housing. Driven by record low inventory, little about the housing market went as forecast last year.” (Forbes)

Investors Expect 2018 to be another Solid Year For Apartment Sales “Investors bought a lot of properties as 2017 came to a close, partially making up for the year’s slow start.” (NREI) January 2018 Mortgage Rate Forecast “Just about every analyst out there is calling for higher rates in the new year. The economy is breaking records, and a freshly minted tax code could induce economic expansion, but also inflation. All these factors are bad for mortgage rates. The good news, though, is that rates are surprisingly steady…” (The Mortgage Reports)

Looking to get in, or expand your coastal investment game? Make informed decisions!