<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Misraje Real Estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misraje Real Estate]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:52:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.karenmisraje.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Home Sales Decline Amid Rising Costs and Market Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales of previously owned homes fell 4% in March to the lowest level since June 2025, with median prices rising only 1% year-over-year to $408,800. Builder sentiment dropped to its lowest since September 2025, reflecting increased material costs and sales incentives. These trends highlight a cautious market environment influenced by inflation and geopolitical developments.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-04-17-145807</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e24a800c8d230c9e8d0d47</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:58:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverwalk at Studio City Update: Verified Facts and Community Meeting April 22]]></title><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/riverwalk-at-studio-city-update-verified-facts-and-community-meeting-april-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e12cd5441ae2d5fdf22954</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government & Polices]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:41:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_d33a74eed47a439db312f9639a046f2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop 218 Street Lighting Ballot: What It Really Means for Studio City Property Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting April 17, the City of Los Angeles is mailing Proposition 218 ballots to property owners about a proposed street lighting fee increase. For many properties, this could mean costs 2x to 3x current levels. Here is what you need to know before yours arrives.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/prop-218-street-lighting-ballot-what-it-really-means-for-studio-city-property-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1292e441ae2d5fdf22102</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government & Polices]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_1463421879124ede942d5407b0f537af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_633,h_338,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Hearing Today: Major Real Estate Development in Studio City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Los Angeles Planning Department is holding a virtual hearing today on Riverwalk at Studio City, a proposed mixed-use development with 814 residential units and 75,968 square feet of commercial space along Ventura Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/virtual-hearing-today-major-real-estate-development-in-studio-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de663366c8cbf1f4c175df</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government & Polices]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_3deb7d4eb70b42748c2c066725663d58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Oil Price Drop and Mortgage Rate Relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary ceasefire in the Middle East led to a sharp decline in oil prices this week, easing inflation concerns and causing mortgage rates to fall slightly. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.9% in March, matching expectations, with shelter costs up 3.0% annually. These dynamics influenced the Los Angeles housing market's financing environment.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-04-10-150319</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9113a61f85fcf9f7bdd2d</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:03:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[814 Units and 75,968 Sq Ft of Retail: A Major Development is Proposed for Ventura Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large mixed-use project called Riverwalk at Studio City has been proposed for 12555 Ventura Blvd. Here is an overview of what is planned, who is behind it, and how the approval process works.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/814-units-and-75-968-sq-ft-of-retail-a-major-development-is-proposed-for-ventura-blvd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de66ff66c8cbf1f4c17899</guid><category><![CDATA[Neighborhood News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ba34bb279efd445780a244be76f2c192~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robust Job Growth and Manufacturing Expansion Support Mortgage Market Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, the largest gain since December 2024, while the ISM manufacturing index rose to 52.7, signaling sector expansion. These strong economic indicators tempered mortgage rate declines despite easing Middle East tensions. Los Angeles buyers and sellers should note the resilient job market and manufacturing growth as key factors influencing local real estate conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-04-04-163350</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d13d71f7044e6cf7adb8cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:33:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates to Eight-Month Highs Amid Labor Market Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in about eight months this week, driven primarily by rising oil prices amid a stable labor market with weekly jobless claims at 210,000. The conflict in the Middle East continues to inject uncertainty, influencing both employer hiring and worker confidence in Los Angeles and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-27-174944</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6c33a5ed83abd8bbf2697</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:49:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil Price Surge Pushes Mortgage Rates to Eight-Month Highs Amid Labor Market Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in about eight months, driven primarily by rising oil prices amid a light week for economic data. The latest weekly jobless claims matched forecasts at 210,000, reflecting a stable labor market with low hiring and firing rates. This cautious economic environment is influenced by uncertainty from the Middle East conflict and elevated oil costs.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-27-150127</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69bc9495b6130434ea0aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Rising Oil Prices and Market Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50 to 3.75%, with mortgage rates influenced primarily by rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. New home sales plunged 18% in January, signaling challenges ahead for the housing market. Investors are cautious as the conflict in the Middle East adds uncertainty to economic forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-20-151247</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd63f1e108eb64bf2035e9</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:12:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Stable Inflation Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates increased this week primarily due to climbing oil prices, while core CPI inflation remained steady at 2.5%, the lowest since 2021. Shelter costs rose 3.0% annually, with rent increases slowing to 0.1% monthly, the smallest since January 2021. Existing home sales rose 2% in February, with median prices up slightly to $398,000, amid low inventory levels.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-15-000749</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5f8574898c9cce5a2d785</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:07:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Stable Inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates increased this week primarily due to climbing oil prices, while inflation indicators like Core CPI remained steady at 2.5%. Shelter costs rose 3.0% annually, with rent increases slowing to 0.1% monthly, the smallest since 2021. Existing home sales rose 2% in February, with median prices up slightly to $398,000, reflecting tight inventories in the Los Angeles market.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-14-150627</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b57975186604e8e10d9bb7</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:06:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Stable Inflation Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates increased this week primarily due to climbing oil prices, while inflation indicators like Core CPI held steady at 2.5% annually. Shelter costs rose 3.0% year-over-year, with rent increases slowing to 0.1% monthly, the smallest since 2021. Existing home sales rose 2% in February, though inventories remain tight at a 3.8-month supply nationally.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-14-145103</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b575da5f6a1e874c56fad9</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:51:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Stable Inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates increased this week primarily due to climbing oil prices, while core CPI inflation remained steady at 2.5%, the lowest since 2021. Shelter costs rose 3.0% annually, with rent increases slowing to 0.1%. Existing home sales rose 2% in February, but inventories remain low at a 3.8-month supply nationally, impacting the Los Angeles housing market.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-14-141254</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b56ce8186604e8e10d7a54</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:12:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Stable Inflation Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates increased this week primarily due to climbing oil prices, while key inflation reports like Core CPI at 2.5% year-over-year met expectations and caused little market reaction. Shelter costs rose 3.0% annually, with rent increases slowing to 0.1% from January, the smallest since 2021, signaling ongoing challenges in the housing market. Existing home sales rose 2% in February, with median prices up slightly to $398,000.]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-14-135351</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b56871186604e8e10d7022</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:53:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation Eases and Mortgage Rates Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[​ Tariff developments and geopolitical tensions kept markets uneasy this week, but the biggest surprise came from soft inflation data. Mortgage rates responded positively and ended the week slightly lower. Consumer Inflation Falls Below Forecast The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key inflation gauge, showed that core prices rose just 0.1 percent in May, far below the expected 0.3 percent increase. Year over year, Core CPI was up 2.8 percent, maintaining its lowest level since March 2021. Lower...]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/inflation-eases-and-mortgage-rates-decline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685333f4af95f7930b676187</guid><category><![CDATA[Los Angeles Market Reports]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steady Job Gains with Inflation in Focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[​ Tariff developments kept mortgage markets on edge again this week, although there was little net change by the end....]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/steady-job-gains-with-inflation-in-focus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685333b05cf3f381d2f989b2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation Eases but Trade Policy Clouds Outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[​ Despite a stretch of volatility in recent weeks, mortgage rates have shown little net movement. This week, trading was again influenced...]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/inflation-eases-but-trade-policy-clouds-outlook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6853335faf95f7930b67600c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spending Bill Uncertainty Adds Pressure to Mortgage Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[​ Although no major economic reports were released this week, mortgage markets remained volatile due to shifting headlines. Investor...]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/spending-bill-uncertainty-adds-pressure-to-mortgage-markets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68533323a3f6bfa22617e348</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariffs and Inflation Data: Competing Forces Keep Mortgage Rates Steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[​ It was a volatile week for mortgage markets, as headlines shifted between easing trade tensions and fresh inflation data. While the...]]></description><link>https://www.misraje.com/post/tariffs-and-inflation-data-competing-forces-keep-mortgage-rates-steady</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685332e40daa1dfa62006f98</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_ea8440b8c8924c0faf9d272299cfa95d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Misraje</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>