FinCEN Rule Delayed
There’s been plenty of industry chatter lately surrounding FinCEN’s new Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (RRE), and now, we finally have clarity. The effective date …
Southern California Housing Pulse
Southern California’s market is finishing 2025’s peak season on a surprisingly steady, upbeat note. Prices have held up, mortgage rates have nudged lower, and inventory …
September 2025 – Signs of Potential Rate Cuts
The market looks like it’s on the edge of change. After over two years of higher interest rates, signs now point toward potential rate cuts …
August 2025 Market Update: Inventory is up but so are the Delists. Sellers Pause Instead of Cutting Prices
As we move through August, we’re seeing a growing trend in the Southern California real estate market: More sellers are choosing to pull their homes …
Why Now Could Be Your Best Move in San Diego Real Estate
From the Office of the President, Oakwood Escrow A Rare Window of Opportunity for Buyers and Investors San Diego’s real estate market is offering a …
June 2025 Real Estate Market Update: San Diego & California Trends
As we move into June 2025, both San Diego and the broader California housing markets are experiencing notable shifts. Increased inventory levels are providing more …
The Psychology of Escrow: How Emotions Impact the Real Estate Closing Process
In the real estate world, we tend to focus on numbers — purchase prices, closing dates, interest rates. But beneath those spreadsheets and signatures lies …