<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Fryman Estates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fryman Estates]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:56:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://jack5267.wixstudio.com/website-1/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns and Middle East Volatility]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 3.50 to 3.75%, with a notable split among officials. Core PCE inflation rose to 3.2%, the highest since November 2023, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East added volatility to mortgage markets. Housing starts surged 11% in March, reaching the highest level since December 2024, despite a drop in building permits.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-05-01-144619</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f4bcbd88651042cd16a08e</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:46:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer Spending Surges Amid Middle East Conflict, Pressuring Mortgage Rates Higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage markets experienced volatility this week due to Middle East conflict negotiations, while consumer spending surged 1.7% in March, exceeding forecasts. Despite the strong retail sales, mortgage rates ended slightly higher, influenced by geopolitical tensions and economic data. This dynamic impacts buyers and sellers navigating the Los Angeles residential market.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-04-24-145605</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eb8487b502c05c43b39e13</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:56:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Sales Decline Amid Rising Costs and Market Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales of previously owned homes fell 4% in March to the lowest level since June 2025, with median prices rising only 1% year-over-year to $408,800. Builder sentiment dropped to its lowest since September 2025, reflecting increased material costs and sales incentives. These trends highlight a cautious market environment influenced by inflation and geopolitical developments.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-04-17-145807</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e24a80441ae2d5fdf4d3c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:58:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverwalk at Studio City Update: Verified Facts and Community Meeting April 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The virtual public hearing on the proposed 814-unit Riverwalk development at 12555 W Ventura Blvd has taken place. Here is a verified summary of what we know from official sources, and what is coming up next including a community meeting on April 22 where the developers will present.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/riverwalk-at-studio-city-update-verified-facts-and-community-meeting-april-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e12c2043fd38a1bb6cc203</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government & Policies]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:37:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_c139375f5f1a42a893c0c4281f569325~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop 218 Street Lighting Ballot: What It Really Means for Studio City Property Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting April 17, the City of Los Angeles is mailing Proposition 218 ballots to property owners about a proposed street lighting fee increase. For many properties, this could mean costs 2x to 3x current levels. Here is what you need to know before yours arrives.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/prop-218-street-lighting-ballot-what-it-really-means-for-studio-city-property-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e12b3cc4c584cedb052d4d</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government & Policies]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6e38aca6c7d347bdb9e3303f7837a129~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_633,h_338,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Hearing Today: Major Real Estate Development in Studio City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Los Angeles Planning Department is holding a virtual hearing today on Riverwalk at Studio City, a proposed mixed-use development with 814 residential units and 75,968 square feet of commercial space along Ventura Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/virtual-hearing-today-major-real-estate-development-in-studio-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de64fa934ce577916b7b21</guid><category><![CDATA[Neighborhood News:]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:03:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_3b4bbbf1945d49fca4238c5c63e02786~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Oil Price Drop and Mortgage Rate Relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary ceasefire in the Middle East led to a sharp decline in oil prices this week, easing inflation concerns and causing mortgage rates to fall slightly. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.9% in March, matching expectations, with shelter costs up 3.0% annually. These dynamics influenced the Los Angeles housing market's financing environment.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-04-10-150320</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9113b4750526d40bcc952</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:03:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[814 Units and 75,968 Sq Ft of Retail: A Major Development is Proposed for Ventura Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Los Angeles Planning Department is holding a virtual hearing today on Riverwalk at Studio City, a proposed mixed-use development with 814 residential units and 75,968 square feet of commercial space along Ventura Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/814-units-and-75-968-sq-ft-of-retail-a-major-development-is-proposed-for-ventura-blvd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de68aa934ce577916b88b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Neighborhood News:]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_308ecdc0f7fd417db50b93ae0c6a57f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robust Job Growth and Manufacturing Expansion Support Mortgage Market Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, the largest gain since December 2024, while the ISM manufacturing index rose to 52.7, signaling sector expansion. These strong economic indicators tempered mortgage rate declines despite easing Middle East tensions. Los Angeles buyers and sellers should note the resilient job market and manufacturing growth as key factors influencing local real estate conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-04-04-163351</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d13d72072d140cb95767a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:33:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates to Eight-Month Highs Amid Labor Market Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in about eight months this week, driven primarily by rising oil prices amid a stable labor market with weekly jobless claims at 210,000. The conflict in the Middle East continues to inject uncertainty, influencing both employer hiring and worker confidence in Los Angeles and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-27-174946</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6c33c60f0b8e11350fad1</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:49:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil Price Surge Pushes Mortgage Rates to Eight-Month Highs Amid Labor Market Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in about eight months, driven primarily by rising oil prices amid a light week for economic data. The latest weekly jobless claims matched forecasts at 210,000, reflecting a stable labor market with low hiring and firing rates. This cautious economic environment is influenced by uncertainty from the Middle East conflict and elevated oil costs.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-27-150127</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69bc9dd6da1f8275df352</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Rising Oil Prices and Market Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50 to 3.75%, with mortgage rates influenced primarily by rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. New home sales plunged 18% in January, signaling challenges ahead for the housing market. Investors are cautious as the conflict in the Middle East adds uncertainty to economic forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-20-151246</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd63ef9b4f1678f0810477</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:12:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Stable Inflation Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates increased this week primarily due to climbing oil prices, while core CPI inflation remained steady at 2.5%, the lowest since 2021. Shelter costs rose 3.0% annually, with rent increases slowing to 0.1% monthly, the smallest since January 2021. Existing home sales rose 2% in February, with median prices up slightly to $398,000, amid low inventory levels.]]></description><link>https://www.frymanestates.com/post/the-lare-report-2026-03-15-000750</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5f85924df0b96f9d0a622</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Insights for Fryman]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:07:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97dabb_6eadaf16c80044a4bbeb4465441df962~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jack5267</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Oil Prices Push Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Stable Inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates increased this week primarily due to climbing oil prices, while inflation indicators like Core CPI remained steady at 2.5%. Shelter costs rose 3.0% annually, with rent increases slowing to 0.1% monthly, the smallest since 2021. 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