Economic Trends in California Real Estate

Finding out how a housing bubble ends — the hard way

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 1, 2022

Housing professionals can never be certain of a bubble’s existence until after the pop — but there are some tell-tale signs to watch for.

The Fed bumps up rates again — the undeclared recession is here

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 1, 2022

After years of historically cheap mortgage money, the housing market is bracing for yet another rate increase.

Sharply climbing long-term yields put real estate buyers and sellers on notice; Monthly Statistical Update (August 2022)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 29, 2022

Punishing mortgage rates drop Buyer Purchasing Power to the basement; Stock market price restructuring — investors prepare for decay to ripple into property prices; California home sales volume has taken an unseasonably downward trend

Top 10 tax scams to avoid during the recession

by Amy Platero | Jul 29, 2022

The latest fraudulent and abusive tax schemes real estate professionals need to know.

Storm clouds gather over California’s housing market

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 25, 2022

California — especially the Bay Area — is home to the highest number of swiftly-declining housing markets in the nation.

White House addresses the housing crisis with a new plan

by Amy Platero | Jul 25, 2022

Local agencies and larger government entities are battling it out over zoning and land use policies.

Fannie and Freddie unveil Underserved Markets Plans for California

by Amy Platero | Jul 15, 2022

With a recession looming, focus on underserved markets is critical.

Builders turn to prefabs to speed up construction process

by Madison Hart | Jul 15, 2022

Prefabs are back, and it’s time to weigh the pros and cons. What does factory-built housing mean for construction starts?

Press Release: Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) falls to new low in Q2 2022

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 8, 2022

Rising interest rates caused the Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) hit a decades’ low in Q2 2022.