Is the Kern County real estate market shifting in favor of buyers, or is it simply returning to a healthier balance?

In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, Laurie McCarty breaks down the latest Bakersfield and Kern County housing market numbers, including a modest increase in available homes, stable asking prices and what just over three months of inventory means for today’s buyers and sellers. Buyers may finally have more room to compare their options, but well-priced and well-presented homes can still attract strong interest.

Laurie also examines a recent report on California housing affordability—and explains why Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Delano and the Bakersfield area ranked among the most attainable communities in the state.

Later, Courtney Montoya, Lead Designer with The Staging Standard, joins the show to reveal how professional home staging helps properties photograph better, makes rooms easier for buyers to understand and allows a listing to stand out in a more competitive market. She also shares advice for occupied homes, explains which rooms deserve the most attention and discusses the difference between decorating for yourself and staging for a future buyer.

Plus, local Realtors take listeners inside several Bakersfield open houses and highlight homes currently available throughout the community.