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New Californians are high-income earners, by necessity
California’s high quality of life has gradually been eclipsed by its high cost of living.
How foreclosures will impact the housing market in the wake of the 2020 recession
Those preparing for an uptick in distressed sales will see them, but by how much?
Short-term rentals in a post-pandemic future
For every short-term rental eliminated in the past year, a much-needed new unit has become available for a long-term tenant or owner occupant.
Real estate fees projected to break $100 billion in 2021
Real estate brokers and agents earned a substantial pay raise in 2021.
Zoning restrictions cost Bay Area homeowners $400,000+ on a home
Why are home prices so high in the Golden City? The phenomenon known as restrictive zoning asks for your attention.
CDC extends eviction moratorium in hard-hit counties, including most of California
The eviction moratorium is back, but this time it’s more complicated.
Thanks to skyrocketing home prices, renting is now cheaper than buying
As prices rise out of control, some would-be homebuyers are eyeing rentals with a renewed appreciation.
More jobs and pay needed to support today’s home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (August 2021)
California home prices soar; Jobs begin their long recovery; Homebuyer purchasing power to level, removing support for increasing prices
Mortgage delinquencies see first year-over-year decline since the 2020 recession, with a caveat
The overall delinquency rate for U.S. residential mortgages experiences its first year-over-year decrease despite serious delinquencies rising.
Landlords, tenants in the dark about Emergency Rental Assistance
A recent survey shows many landlords and tenants are still unaware of federal rental assistance.
Investors are diving back into real estate
This “splurge surge” has impacted asset prices of all types, including real estate.
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