Recession Watch

California consumer sentiment plummets in Q1 2020

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 5, 2020

Information on homebuyer sentiment is somewhat predictive of future home sales.

Forbearance requests increase 100-fold in just seven weeks

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 5, 2020

Nationally, 7% of mortgages were in forbearance in mid-April.

DRE fumbles crisis response

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 28, 2020

Can the DRE adequately support licensees through the COVID-19 pandemic?

California’s definition of “essential service” has shifted for real estate professionals

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 28, 2020

Even as millions of residents continue to shelter in place across California, a few industries have been identified as critical to keeping life going during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The following real estate and real estate adjacent professionals are...

California home searches across metros

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 27, 2020

The home search patterns of Californians reveal hidden currents of the housing market.

How legislation is helping independent contractors during COVID-19

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 27, 2020

This article is Part II in a series explaining the legal assistance offered to individuals impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), relating to real estate and the housing market. Check out Part I for an explanation of legal assistance available to small...

Mortgage credit availability declines as recession certainty sets in

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 27, 2020

Lenders are walking a tightrope this spring.

How legislation is helping brokerages, homeowners and renters during COVID-19

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 21, 2020

This article is Part I in a series explaining the legal assistance offered to individuals impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), relating to real estate and the housing market.