Economic Trends in California Real Estate

Coronavirus update: Cancelled real estate events, a halt to evictions and the DRE marches on

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 17, 2020

As the situation is evolving on a daily basis, read our latest update on how COVID-19 is impacting your real estate practice.

How the coronavirus is impacting California’s housing market

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 9, 2020

The coronavirus is making waves across the global economy in 2020.

Slowing sales and unmet housing demand; Monthly Statistical Update (March 2020)

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 2, 2020

California home sales volume down slightly in 2019; Home prices level off going into 2020; Construction declines in 2019, despite rising demand

California consumer sentiment rises, but still negative in Q4 2019

by Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 21, 2020

Consumer sentiment in California rose slightly in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019.

Construction decline signals decreased GDP, investment

by Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 19, 2020

The reduced construction starts seen in 2018-2019 portend a softer housing market — and economy — in 2020.

Homeownership expectations rise for Generation Z

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 13, 2020

Millennials are so yesterday. The newest generation of first-time homebuyers Is Generation (Gen) Z.

Residential construction strains to meet population growth; Monthly Statistical Update (January 2020)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 6, 2020

California construction still insufficient; First-time homebuyer population grows, homeownership slows; California’s population growing at a slowing pace

Buyer Purchasing Power Index rises in Q4 2019 with falling interest rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 4, 2020

first tuesday’s 2020 forecast shows buyer purchasing power decreasing in the coming months.

Rising refinances give MLOs a boost despite slowing sales; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2019)

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 2, 2019

Home sales volume down in 2019; Refi’s jump with interest rate decrease; MLO population declines in 2019