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Economic Trends in California Real Estate
Learn the 25 economic factors that drive California’s real estate market.
Stay current on the latest news, videos, forms, and updates for Economic Trends in California Real Estate.
Latest Articles
California home sales volume: June 2023 sees an end to seasonal bump
Year-to-date, sales volume is a fee-crushing 31% below 2022 as of June 2023.
Seasonal dynamics power today’s home price illusion — not buyer demand; Monthly Statistical Updated (August 2023)
https://vimeo.com/849541124 The Monthly Statistical Update (MSU) keeps agents and brokers current on the market trends affecting California real estate transactions. This month, we’re covering: California home prices, which remain well below the mid-2022 peak despite...
Risk management practices by the sellers agent in a declining market
In times of softening home prices, the sellers agent will need to be even more sure to provide the buyer with property reports and disclosures.
Below value appraisals are uncommon — but they are more likely in minority neighborhoods
New data shows homes are more likely to be appraised at below the contract price when they are located in minority neighborhoods.
Close the racial homeownership gap — but not in 2023
Legislation offering homeownership opportunities as a national housing policy when prices are just past an historic peak – not a good look.
Mortgage payments jump — and misguided buyers feel driven to overpay
Today’s homebuyers remain undeterred by rising interest rates, still-high home prices and slowing sales.
Grants awarded to pro-housing metros
Was your service area among the 18 awarded with grant funding for having pro-housing policies?
Economic considerations in an evaluation: Part 2
This article discusses different valuation methods for preparing a broker price opinion (BPO).
Errata & Updates
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.