Recession Watch

Foreclosures on the rise in 2026

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 20, 2026

The time is fast coming for real estate agents to refresh their knowledge on foreclosure sales and alternative lender conduct.

California’s for-sale inventory growth: buyer caution rises faster than owner need to sell

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 17, 2026

In early 2025, low-tier priced housing has the lowest level of inventory available for sale or rent.

Buyer Purchasing Power Index remains positive in Q1 2026

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 13, 2026

The BPPI in Q1 2026 tells us a homebuyer with the same income is able to borrow 2.1% more purchase-assist money than a year ago.

Home sales volume impacts sales agent licensing and renewals

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 13, 2026

View California sales agent trends from 2002-present, and examine the effect of home sales volume on licensing.

San Diego housing indicators

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 12, 2026

View these charts for current activity and forecasts for San Diego’s housing market.

Orange County housing indicators

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 12, 2026

View these Orange County regional charts for details on current activity and forecasts for its local housing market.

Form-of-the-Week: Purchase Agreement with Short Sale Contingency, and Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure — Forms 150-5 and 406

by Amy Platero | Apr 9, 2026

Alternative methods to a foreclosure sale on mortgaged property include a short sale and a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. RPI Form 150-5 allows a buyer to purchase a property when the mortgage holder agrees to take a reduced payoff to satisfy the debt and clear title. RPI Form 406 allows an owner to deed their property directly to their mortgage holder.