Independent Media Coverage
Blum Realty Group in the Media
Realtor.com quoted Frederick Blum on mortgage expectations and the household-budget decisions that help buyers prepare for homeownership. His media coverage also includes Daily Mail and the other publications collected below.
Realtor.com · October 13, 2026What Gen Z Gets Wrong About Taking On a MortgageAdvice for Gen Z buyers on mortgage expectations, household affordability and keeping a repair reserve.Read the Realtor.com article
Local guide: Read Frederick’s homebuying guide
Also published by Yahoo Finance and Gen Z’s Fear of Mortgages Is Keeping Them Trapped in the Endless Cycle of Renting.
Daily MailSeptember 27, 2026California HOA Fees and Homeowner AffordabilityThe Daily Mail features Frederick Blum on rising HOA costs and what they mean for homeowners, buyers and sellers.Read the Full Article on Daily Mail →Read Frederick's HOA Cost Guide →Read BRG's AB 2050 reserve-law guide →
Smart Senior Daily · October 15, 2026Downsizing Without the HeartacheSmart Senior Daily quotes Frederick Blum on planning around the next home’s floor plan, starting the sorting early and setting clear pickup dates for belongings going to family.Read the Smart Senior Daily articleRead Frederick’s San Diego downsizing guide
Yahoo Finance · October 10, 2026Home Equity Loans: The Expense, the Payment and the PlanYahoo Finance quotes Frederick Blum on defining the expense, testing the full housing cost and comparing financing before borrowing against a home. Also featured in AOL on October 9.Read the Yahoo Finance article
Homes.com • September 30, 2026Comparing the Cost of a Mid-Month MoveHomes.com quoted Frederick Blum on rent proration, moving costs and evaluating an offer to start a lease sooner.Read the Homes.com articleRead Frederick’s moving-cost comparison
Credible • September 18, 2026How Much Is a $600,000 Mortgage Monthly Payment?Credible quotes Frederick Blum on looking beyond a lender's approval to the full cost of homeownership.Read the Full Article on Credible →Read Frederick's Practical Guide →
Credible • September 18, 2026What Is Mortgage Forbearance and How Does It Work?Credible quotes Frederick Blum on understanding repayment obligations and planning ahead when mortgage payments are temporarily reduced or paused.Read the Full Article on Credible →Read Frederick's Practical Guide →
Clever Real Estate • Updated September 4, 2026House Won't Sell? 8 Ways to Get Back on TrackClever Real Estate features Frederick Blum on the tradeoffs among HELOCs, mortgage recasts, bridge loans, and buy-before-you-sell programs when a seller is still carrying the existing home.Read the Full Article on Clever Real Estate →View San Diego Home-Selling Services →
Clever Real Estate • August 13, 2026Buying and Selling a Home at the Same TimeClever Real Estate quotes Frederick Blum on HELOCs, bridge loans, buy-before-you-sell programs, recasting, and transaction timing.Read the Full Article on Clever Real Estate →View the Complete Published Quote →
BestMoney • August 12, 2026Homeownership and the American DreamBestMoney quotes Frederick Blum on the practical ways younger buyers are adapting their path to homeownership.Read the Full Article on BestMoney →View the Complete Published Quote →
Credible • July 31, 2026Mortgage Prepayment PenaltiesCredible examines where prepayment penalties may appear and what borrowers should confirm before making additional principal payments.Read the Full Article on Credible →View the Complete Published Quote →
Homes.com • July 15, 2026HOA Improvements and Seller DisclosuresHomes.com quotes Frederick Blum on accurate seller disclosures and the post-closing risk created by incorrect answers.Read the Full Article on Homes.com →View the Complete Published Quote →
Yahoo Finance • Moneywise original • July 11, 2026Real Estate and Long-Term WealthMoneywise examines the role of real estate in long-term wealth. The article was also published by Yahoo Finance and AOL.Read the Full Article on Yahoo Finance →View the Complete Published Quote →
Homes.com • July 9, 2026Real Estate Photography for ListingsHomes.com quotes Frederick Blum on how photography helps buyers understand a home's layout, scale and presentation before a showing.Read the Full Article on Homes.com →View the Complete Published Quote →