Real Estate Economics

No one wants to sell — does that mean the renovation revolution is here?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 5, 2023

Would-be renovators are finding themselves wedged between a rock and several hard places.

2023’s real estate market trends influence all participants; Monthly Statistical Update (September 2023)

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 1, 2023

2023’s downturn still undeclared; Despite year-over improvement, buyer purchasing power remains low; Saving rates creep higher as consumers rein in spending

Rentals: the future of California real estate?

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 31, 2023

California’s low homeownership rate means rentals are in high demand, with vacancies near historic lows.

Today’s homeowners are stuck on yesterday’s rates

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 25, 2023

Sticky homeowners are unwilling to relieve the inventory shortage in 2023.

The news media has the wrong take on mortgage rates

by Amy Platero | Aug 25, 2023

Media pundits in their coverage of today’s high mortgage interest rates ignore the 60-year cycle of rising and falling mortgage rates and the seller’s pricing response to rising and falling rates.

Community bankers agree: the recession is here

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 21, 2023

An overwhelming 95% of community bankers say the economy is already in a recession as of Q2 2023.

An evaluation of streamlined housing production under SB 35 after five years

by Amy Platero | Aug 18, 2023

Senate Bill 35 was introduced in 2018 to help boost low-income housing inventory. As an extension of the bill makes its rounds in the state legislature, now is a good time to review its track record.