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Will first-time homebuyers save California’s homeownership rate?
California’s homeownership rate dropped even as the typical age of first-time homebuyers rose.
Trending mortgage rates
Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.
Jobs move real estate
Track the single most influential factor on California’s real estate market: the number of people employed.
Homebuyers learn the risks of ARMs as FRM rates jump
ARM rates remain below FRM rates – for now.
More one-person households buying homes
More singles are striking out on their own to become homeowners.
Income inequality dampens California’s homeownership potential
Income inequality is catching up with California’s economy, stifling household formation and dragging down the housing market.
California tiered home pricing
Home prices continued to slide across California in November 2025.
The AI apocalypse for real estate agents
AI is smoothing the way for more sellers to take on FSBOs — should agents be worried?
Student debt and work around for homeownership
Get your buyers with student debt on track to homeownership.
Buyer purchasing power levels out in Q2 2026
Buyer purchasing power fell back slightly in mid-2026, still positive over a year earlier.
California’s for-sale inventory growth: buyer caution rises faster than owner need to sell
In early 2026, low-tier priced housing has the lowest level of inventory available for sale or rent.
Context is key
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