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Forbearance requests rise while access to mortgage credit falls
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index has fallen sharply, now 32% below the November 2019 peak.
California household formations set to decrease
While the number of households continues to grow, the rise is mostly thanks to renters.
Declining jobs mark a hold-cash phase in 2020; Monthly Statistical Update (July 2020)
Jobs lost puts a face on the 2020 recession; Stock market highs and lows as mostly momentum, not data based; Real estate investments are tangible and location counts — just not in 2020
Spotting appraisal deficiencies
Knowing the common appraisal deficiencies can help you successfully rebut a low appraisal.
Tips for buying and selling during the sight-unseen era
Buyer’s and seller’s agents will find themselves working harder and more creatively during these socially distant times.
California further extends DRE licensing, exam, continuing education deadlines
On June 15, 2020, Governor Newsom granted another 60-day extension for California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensees and exam applicants.
Residential rent growth slows dramatically
The U.S. annual rent growth rate in April was the slowest since the end of 2017.
Housing insecurity was an issue in California long before COVID-19
Here in California, reliable access to housing has long been an issue as rental and homeowner inventory have failed to keep up with demand from our rising population.
The votes are in: Housing market slated for a late recovery
Readers weigh in on when they expect recovery from the 2020 recession to begin.
Will home prices remain inflated in 2020, despite the recession?
Today’s supply-and-demand imbalance remains in sellers’ favor.
Remote working shifts homebuyer preferences
As Californians continue to social distance due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have shifted from their traditional office jobs to working remotely.
Context is key
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