National headlines are celebrating recent large job additions, but the full story is much more complex.
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California sets lofty housing goals for the decade ahead
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently approved its regional housing goals for the coming decade.
Press Release: Q2 2020 Buyer Purchasing Power Index rises due to historically low interest rates
The Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) rose to +10.5 in the second quarter of 2020.
Despite historically low sales volume, homes are flying off the market
Homebuyers, eager to take advantage of record-low interest rates, are buying up homes quickly.
Commercial real estate is reeling
Commercial property sales were at their lowest level in a decade in May 2020.
The votes are in: Eviction protections shield tenants from the 2020 recession — for now
Readers predict whether eviction protections for California renters are adequate for the 2020 recession.
Young adults flock back to the nest — how long will they stay?
A new generation of adults are now living at home.
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.
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.
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