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.
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California’s home sales volume slump settles in
With shelter-in-place orders rapidly disrupting the economy, the housing market is feeling the pain of a contracting market.
Falling interest rates keep Buyer Purchasing Power Index positive in Q1 2020
California’s Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) was +8.9 in Q1 2020.
Treasury yields go negative: what it means for real estate
For the housing market, this domino effect of lower long-term yields translates to lower interest rates on FRM rates.
Forecasting California’s housing market during a pandemic
Buyers and sellers are in a “wait and see” period today — but how long will it last?
Buying sight-unseen: the new norm in the COVID-19 era
While more difficult, homebuying and selling may still continue in the coming weeks of COVID-19 isolation.
Recession anticipation send rates down, refinances up; Monthly Statistical Update (April 2020)
Negative yield spread forecasts 2020 recession; FRM rates hit record lows; Refinances to continue their rise
Are we heading toward a foreclosure crisis in 2020?
We are in the middle of a unique, global economic moment and the end result is still out of reach.
Suspended foreclosures, evictions due to COVID-19 impacts
This article covers the various efforts to keep Californians housed during this period of social distancing and economic uncertainty.
Coronavirus update: Cancelled real estate events, a halt to evictions and the DRE marches on
As the situation is evolving on a daily basis, read our latest update on how COVID-19 is impacting your real estate practice.
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.
Context is key
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