Part II:  Buyers in this market are no longer waiting on the sidelines for the following reasons:

 

Fact: Job and Society Growth: Southern California is a strong job market and population growth, leading to more demand for housing which can create a competitive market for buyers.

 

Fact: Price Appreciation: The market has experienced an increase in home values, making this an opportune time for buyers to gain equity.

 

Fact: California has several down payment assistance programs that are designed to make buying a home easier for potential buyers.

 

Fact: Tax benefits: Owning a home offers potential tax benefits, such as deductions for mortgage interest, property taxes, and certain other expenses.

 

Fact: Stability: Owning a home provides a sense of stability that renting a property cannot and Homeownership is a powerful wealth-building tool.