Why Leased Solar Systems Can Complicate a Home Sale in Inyo County and the Eastern Sierra Solar energy has become increasingly common throughout California, including Bishop, Inyo County, and communities across the Eastern Sierra. Many homeowners appreciate the potential energy savings, environmental benefits, and reduced reliance on utility providers. However, from a real estate perspective, [...]
While the value of a home—and the memories created in it—are “priceless,” purchasing a home is still a significant financial decision, especially given the volatility the housing market has experienced over the past decade. Locally, we have seen the median home price increase from $257,000 ten years ago to a peak of $517,500 in December [...]
As we close out 2025, the Bishop real estate market continues to show resilience and balance following the rapid shifts of the past several years. While national headlines often paint housing with a broad brush, local data tells a more nuanced story for Bishop and the surrounding communities. Home Prices and Sales Activity Median [...]
In 2024, the median home price in the Eastern Sierra experienced a slight decline, decreasing from $555,000 to $496,000. Using the median home price, rather than an average, excludes extreme outliers and provides a more accurate representation of overall market trends. Over the past five years, the Bishop area's median home price has grown by [...]
In today’s dynamic real estate market, many homeowners are seeking ways to reduce their mortgage debt faster. Paying down your mortgage more quickly not only saves you money on interest but also accelerates your journey to financial freedom. As a real estate agent with a focus on financial empowerment, I’ve compiled some effective strategies to [...]
Inyo County has recently updated their permit requirements for short-term rentals. Short-term rentals are those where the occupants stay for less than 30 days. You may also be more familiar with the terms vacation homes, Airbnb, VRBOs, etc. This new regulation outlines conditions under which short-term rentals are permitted in Inyo County, focusing on [...]
In 2023, home prices in the Eastern Sierra continued the trend set the previous year, with a 16% rise in the median price from $478,000 to $555,000. This brings growth in the Bishop area median home price over the last five years to 60%. While prices were up, the number of properties sold decreased [...]
By Jake Rasmusson, CA Broker Lic#01401464 In the Bishop, CA real estate market, a comparison between July 2023 and July 2022 reveals a mix of trends and changes: Total Properties Sold: The number of properties sold in July 2023 was 125, down from the 145 properties sold in July 2022. This represents a decrease [...]
https://youtu.be/6ddTRyJjBV8 In 2022, home prices in the Eastern Sierra continued the trend set the previous year, with a 6% rise in the median price from $452,500 to $478,000. This brings growth in the Bishop area median home price over the last five years to 48%. While prices were up, the number of properties [...]
Post by Jake Rasmusson, Master of Science Real Estate, e-Pro, RENE Many people are aware that interest rates have risen but the questions I am getting most are why are they going up and how long will this last? Inflation is the main economic factor causing interest rates to rise. Inflation is caused by [...]
