Economic Trends in California Real Estate

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

Look back to look forward: California’s past and future housing cycles

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 2, 2019

View California’s current housing cycle alongside the Millennium Boom.

Today’s young adults move more often — except in California

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 13, 2019

While U.S. trends for young adult mobility are clearly up over the past few decades, the same is not true here in California.

Interest rates at an unequal bottom; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2019)

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 4, 2019

Fixed rate mortgage (FRM) rates decline; Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) rates decrease, not enough; Economic expectations see Treasury rates bottom