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New legislation aims to protect mobilehome residents
Lawmakers have passed a new law aimed at helping struggling mobilehome residents who face economic hardships brought on by the recession and COVID-19.
Low interest rates are here to stay, spurring refinancing; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2020)
Interest rates hit historic lows for mortgages; Plummeting interest rates send refinances soaring; The yield spread forecasts the long recovery ahead
2020 recession stretches income inequality
Some experts are calling this recession K-shaped: what does that mean for real estate?
Tax Benefits of Ownership: vacation home sales
This excerpt from the forthcoming edition of Tax Benefits of Ownership gives an overview on vacation home sales.
Industrial is the bright spot for SoCal commercial real estate
Read the details on how industrial, office and retail are faring in SoCal’s major markets during this 2020 recession.
College town landlords feel the rent crunch first
Now that the rent cuts have begun, landlords will get in line to remain competitive.
The economic impacts of the eviction moratorium
The eviction moratorium has deep implications for the real estate market and broader economy.
Is COVID the end for senior housing?
Seniors are reconsidering their future housing plans in light of the pandemic and 2020 recession.
Press Release: Q3 2020 Buyer Purchasing Power Index rises due to historically low interest rates
The BPPI was +10.6 at the end of Q3 2020.
Prepare now for the return of real estate speculators
Expect to hear more about speculators over the next two-to-three years.
Job losses wipe out the foundation for home sales volume, construction; Monthly Statistical Update (October 2020)
Jobs will be slow to return; The recession has impacted home sales volume first; Construction feels downward economic pressure
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