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Economic Trends in California Real Estate
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SoCal’s industrial leasing performance peaked in 2022, now trending downward
SoCal’s industrial leasing performance is in for the third quarter.
Accept partial rent, retain a tenant
How a landlord may deal with delinquent rent in recessionary times.
California homebuyers closing their wallets on today’s market
California homebuyers are not buying into tumbling home prices — yet.
Long-distance homebuyers continue to break records
The share of homebuyers searching outside of their current metro continues to increase.
Plunging home values and few savings leave recent homebuyers unprepared to combat negative equity; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2022)
Heading into the 2023 recession with low savings rates; Jobs falter in step with the slowing economy; Leaping FRM rates slash purchasing power, home prices
MLO recession survival guide part 3: Working with REO property
How MLOs can pivot during the recession to earn fees for services needed by foreclosing lenders.
The pros and cons of a robust jobs market
A robust jobs market under current conditions is a double-edged sword as the Fed continues to tackle inflation.
Today’s minimum down payment homebuyers are in big trouble
Low down payment homebuyers who go under contract today will be underwater by the time they sign on the dotted line.
Errata & Updates
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.