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California’s definition of “essential service” has shifted for real estate professionals
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
The home search patterns of Californians reveal hidden currents of the housing market.
How legislation is helping independent contractors during COVID-19
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
Lenders are walking a tightrope this spring.
How legislation is helping brokerages, homeowners and renters during COVID-19
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.
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
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