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Still high, commercial mortgage delinquency rates decline in Q1 2021
Commercial industries continue to experience mixed impacts from the ongoing recession in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021.
Homeownership has declined every generation since the Boomers
Homeownership is the bedrock of the housing market, and it is gradually but assuredly crumbling.
Interest rates are rising, and mortgage standards are loosening
After months of tightening credit lines, lenders are gradually beginning to loosen standards.
Delinquent homeowners have not taken advantage of forbearance programs
It’s not too late to let your clients know about forbearance programs so they can keep their home when the moratorium expires.
Local governments address California’s housing shortage
Before residential construction will be able to increase, it’s essential for local governments to be on board.
Federal foreclosure moratorium extended through mid-year
The foreclosure moratorium that has kept jobless Californians in their homes during the ongoing recession has been extended yet again.
Residential construction trails growing demand, stunting homeownership; Monthly Statistical Update (March 2021)
Residential construction declines, despite rising demand; Population growth exceeds new housing; Homeownership declines for the young
2020 commercial real estate saw industrial shine, office and retail grow dark
The commercial real estate market experienced a mixed performance in 2020.
Homebuyers are shaping up to be even more competitive in 2021
Nationally, 52% of homes reached a pending status within two weeks of listing as of the first week of February 2021.
California’s low residential vacancy rates signal more construction
Residential vacancy rates – along with jobs and residential construction – declined rapidly in 2020.
California consumer sentiment hits new lows in 2020, concerning for future home sales
What do the latest consumer sentiment numbers tell us about future home sales?
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