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California homeownership priced out in the buy vs. rent question
Price differences in buying versus owning pushes many Californians to favor one over the other.
Finding out how a housing bubble ends — the hard way
Housing professionals can never be certain of a bubble’s existence until after the pop — but there are some tell-tale signs to watch for.
The Fed bumps up rates again — the undeclared recession is here
After years of historically cheap mortgage money, the housing market is bracing for yet another rate increase.
Sharply climbing long-term yields put real estate buyers and sellers on notice; Monthly Statistical Update (August 2022)
Punishing mortgage rates drop Buyer Purchasing Power to the basement; Stock market price restructuring — investors prepare for decay to ripple into property prices; California home sales volume has taken an unseasonably downward trend
Top 10 tax scams to avoid during the recession
The latest fraudulent and abusive tax schemes real estate professionals need to know.
The votes are in: Home prices will drop in 2022
One of our most answered July polls brings up crucial point about home prices. Prices are at a tipping point, but where are they headed?
Storm clouds gather over California’s housing market
California — especially the Bay Area — is home to the highest number of swiftly-declining housing markets in the nation.
White House addresses the housing crisis with a new plan
Local agencies and larger government entities are battling it out over zoning and land use policies.
Eco-friendly homes taking over California real estate market
California homebuyers are gaining more and more interest in eco-friendly features. Sustainability and energy efficient housing are in.
Buyer breach of contract in a decreasing price environment: Seller remedies
Things get messy when a buyer breaches a contract. Buyers and sellers alike ought to understand the legal ramifications involved.
Fannie and Freddie unveil Underserved Markets Plans for California
With a recession looming, focus on underserved markets is critical.
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