Read about the legislative changes and economic shifts which impacted real estate professionals during 2022 – and our forecast for 2023.
California real estate: 2022 in review and a forecast for 2023
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Real Estate Economics
Learn the 25 economic factors that drive California’s real estate market.
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Latest Articles
Homebuyer demand nosedives, dashing hopes for a soft landing
Homebuyer demand is plummeting across California heading into 2023.
The votes are in: Still undeclared, the recession is already hitting California
Most readers agree: California is already in a recession heading into 2023.
Pandemic-era buying spree plunges homebuyers from minority groups underwater
The recent homebuying wave coincided with the worst time to buy — at the top of the housing cycle.
SoCal’s industrial leasing performance peaked in 2022, now trending downward
SoCal’s industrial leasing performance is in for the third quarter.
California homebuyers closing their wallets on today’s market
California homebuyers are not buying into tumbling home prices — yet.
Long-distance homebuyers continue to break records
The share of homebuyers searching outside of their current metro continues to increase.
Plunging home values and few savings leave recent homebuyers unprepared to combat negative equity; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2022)
Heading into the 2023 recession with low savings rates; Jobs falter in step with the slowing economy; Leaping FRM rates slash purchasing power, home prices
The pros and cons of a robust jobs market
A robust jobs market under current conditions is a double-edged sword as the Fed continues to tackle inflation.
Errata & Updates
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.