While many markets across the U.S. are grappling with sluggish housing starts due to economic uncertainty and higher interest rates, the Inland Empire is quietly becoming a construction hot spot.
After the crash, builders pulled production way back. As a result, they built far fewer homes than the market needed. And that was a consistent problem that lasted for over a decade. That long stretch of underbuilding created a major housing shortage, which is still a challenge today
The U.S. housing market in 2025 is showing signs of stabilization, with national trends indicating a cautious optimism. However, regional markets like San Bernardino and the Inland Empire (IE) in Southern California are experiencing unique dynamics that set them apart. This blog post delves into the national housing trends and contrasts them with the specific trends observed in the San Bernardino and Inland Empire real estate markets.
Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment – Especially in the Inland Empire If you’ve been holding off on buying a home in Riverside, San Bernardino, or Rancho Cucamonga, this spring might finally be your time to make a move. Why? Inventory has grown significantly, and sellers may be more open to negotiating – giving you more choices and more power than buyers have had in...
The Power of Curb Appeal This Spring: Can It Really Boost Your Home’s Value? As spring brings warmer days and blooming landscapes across the Inland Empire, the real estate market begins to stir with new energy. If you’re thinking about selling, now is the perfect time to give your home’s exterior a fresh look. Why? Because homes with strong curb appeal can sell for up to 7% more than similar homes...
Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market? If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below): Whether it was because offers...
More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell? If you’ve been waiting for the right time to sell your home, this might be the moment you’ve been looking for. Buyer activity is picking up in San Bernardino County and surrounding areas, and the spring housing market is shaping up to be competitive. Over the past few years, many potential buyers held off due to rising mortgage rates and...