California’s homeownership rate ballooned during the Millennium Boom, but quickly fell to today’s low level of 55%.
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How the coronavirus is impacting California’s housing market
The coronavirus is making waves across the global economy in 2020.
Does the American Dream extend to condo ownership?
Homebuyers are increasingly willing to consider condos and townhomes in California, in addition to SFRs.
Slowing sales and unmet housing demand; Monthly Statistical Update (March 2020)
California home sales volume down slightly in 2019; Home prices level off going into 2020; Construction declines in 2019, despite rising demand
California consumer sentiment rises, but still negative in Q4 2019
Consumer sentiment in California rose slightly in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019.
Construction decline signals decreased GDP, investment
The reduced construction starts seen in 2018-2019 portend a softer housing market — and economy — in 2020.
Higher density is the cure to California’s housing shortage
For every four new Los Angeles residents, just one construction unit was started during the 2010’s.
Long-term outlook: Aging Boomers to boost California’s housing inventory
Desperate homebuyers are looking to the coming tide of Baby Boomers expected to release their homes in the coming years.
Half of 2019’s most competitive markets are in California
Even as California’s housing market slowed in 2019, some markets remained hyper-competitive for homebuyers.
Homeownership expectations rise for Generation Z
Millennials are so yesterday. The newest generation of first-time homebuyers Is Generation (Gen) Z.
Residential construction strains to meet population growth; Monthly Statistical Update (January 2020)
California construction still insufficient; First-time homebuyer population grows, homeownership slows; California’s population growing at a slowing pace
California homeowners are staying put for longer
As homeowner tenure lengthens, fewer homes are going to market – a problem for real estate professionals.
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