Real Estate Market Insights

October has arrived, and with it comes the beginning of the fourth quarter. For many people, that means football, cooler weather, pumpkin everything and the realization that the holidays really aren’t that far away. In real estate, it also means something else. The market begins to change. Not necessarily for the better. Not necessarily for

A possible Federal Reserve rate hike does not automatically mean mortgage rates will rise, but Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s latest comments give homebuyers and sellers another reason to watch inflation and the bond market closely. For buyers and sellers in California’s Inland Empire and High Desert, the more important question is not simply what the

Every few months, I like to step back from the daily headlines and take a broader look at what’s happening in our local housing market. Not because I believe anyone can predict exactly what comes next, but because I believe people make better decisions when they understand what’s really happening instead of reacting to the

Charlotte’s Questions™ Better Questions. Better Decisions. One thoughtful question can change everything. Welcome to Charlotte’s Questions™, a weekly series designed to help executors, administrators, and trustees think more clearly about inherited property and estate decisions. Every article begins with one real question people are asking and offers practical wisdom, thoughtful guidance, and the CALM Method®

Over the past couple of  weeks, I listened closely to a fascinating conversation between real estate investor Ken McElroy and investor and educator Tarl Yarber as they unpacked what is happening with inflation, interest rates, bond yields, and the broader economy right now. What stood out to me as I listened was how closely these national economic conversations mirror

Charlotte Volsch is a Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist and Estate Property Advisor with over 24 years of experience and more than 230 probate and trust property sales. She helps attorneys, executors, and families navigate the sale of inherited property, including determining whether to renovate, list, or sell as-is. California real estate in 2026

Introduction: Why Leadership Transitions Create Uncertainty When leadership changes at the top, whether in a company, the economy, or your personal life, something shifts. You may not be able to name it right away, but you can feel it. This is what happened recently at Berkshire Hathaway when Warren Buffett stepped back from leading the annual shareholder meeting and Greg

Charlotte Volsch is a Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist and Estate Property Advisor with over 24 years of experience and more than 230 probate and trust property sales. She helps attorneys, executors, and families navigate the sale of inherited property, including determining whether to renovate, list, or sell as-is. The Short Answer The housing

Charlotte Volsch is a California real estate broker serving the Inland Empire and High Desert, known for helping people navigate major property transitions with clarity, protection, and confidence. The Short Answer The conflict involving Iran is not directly changing home values in the Inland Empire or High Desert. However, it is influencing the housing market