Category: Catching Up with Kayla-Rae
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Why Some Southern California Homes Still Sell Fast While Others Sit
Some homes are selling within days while others remain on the market for weeks or even months. This article explores the factors driving buyer behavior in today’s Southern California real estate market and why pricing, condition, presentation, affordability, and location matter more than ever.
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Why Proposition 19 Matters for California Homeowners
Many longtime California homeowners feel financially stuck in homes that no longer fit their lifestyle because moving could dramatically increase property taxes. This article explains how Proposition 19 changed that conversation and why it has become an important planning tool for homeowners 55 and older considering downsizing, relocating, or aging…
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Why Everything Feels So Expensive Right Now Especially Housing
Why does housing feel so expensive right now? It’s not just interest rates or home prices. This breakdown explains affordability, cost of living, inventory challenges, and what it means for buyers and sellers today.
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Equity Isn’t Cash: Why So Many Homeowners Feel ‘Equity Rich’ but Stuck
Many homeowners today are what economists call “equity rich,” but equity on paper does not always translate into flexibility in real life. Property condition, layout, location, and market conditions can all influence how that equity is experienced when someone starts thinking about their next move. In this edition of Catching…
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The Quiet Costs of Homeownership No One Mentions Until It’s Too Late
Homeownership isn’t just about qualifying for the loan or affording the monthly payment. From insurance changes and maintenance creep to property taxes, HOAs, and Prop 19 planning, these are the quieter costs that shape long-term affordability.
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Why the Best Real Estate Decisions Start Long Before You Buy or Sell
Big real estate decisions don’t start with action — they start with planning. This post explores why slowing down, understanding where you stand, and taking small steps early can make selling or buying feel far less stressful when the time comes.
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ADUs Are Everywhere—But How Are Homeowners Really Paying for Them?
ADUs are transforming SoCal neighborhoods—from backyard casitas in Riverside to garage conversions in Pasadena. But with construction costs up 40% and new laws reshaping what’s allowed, how are homeowners really paying for them? REALTOR® Kayla-Rae Campbell breaks it all down across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
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Equity, Expectations & The 2025 Market Reset
Homeowners gained record equity during the 2020–2021 surge. But in 2025, the market is rebalancing—with slower growth, higher insurance, and tighter margins. Learn what this means for buyers and sellers in California, from REALTOR® Kayla-Rae Campbell
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You Can Afford the House—But Can You Afford to Insure It?
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What Most People Get Wrong About Real Estate—And Why It Matters More Than You Think
Most people think real estate is about the house. How many bedrooms it has. The backsplash. Whether or not the bathroom has a double vanity or fits their lifestyle. And while those details matter, they’re not the full story. If you’re only focused on the surface, you’re likely missing the…