Buyer purchasing power reins in buyers, for now; Stocks past their peak; Yield spread indicates recession is in view
Recession imminent; Monthly Statistical Update (January 2019)
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Press release: negative Buyer Purchasing Power Index continues in Q4 2018
The BPPI was -7.97 in Q4 2018, indicating buyers were only able to borrow 7.97% less than a year earlier due to rising interest rates.
Federal agencies seek to exempt more low-priced homes from appraisal requirements
The agencies are asking for public comment on the proposal to increase the appraisal exemption threshold.
How higher interest rates impact real estate
Interest rate movement going into 2019: a real-life example for California’s housing market
DRE watch: Wire transfer fraud alert
A recent DRE publication sounds the alarm about wire transfer fraud — what other kinds of fraud should you be worried about?
Timing the market in 2019; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2018)
Home prices hit their peak in Q3; Falling yield spread signals next recession; Today’s sell phase near its end
Price-to-rent ratio soars in California
Costs are rising more quickly for homebuyers than renters in 2018.
First-time homebuyer uncertainty hinders construction, home sales; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2018)
Home sales volume to end year below 2017; Construction rises — too slowly; First-time homebuyers waiting in the wings
Over half of homebuyers put less than 20% down in 2018
Full down payments are becoming a relic of the past.
Recent updates to the course e-book
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.