Recession Watch

Has Redfin gone too far with its “buy it” button?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 18, 2019

Redfin recently rolled out its new “buy it” button, allowing homebuyers to make offers online without an agent.

More young adults are living with their parents for longer

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 18, 2019

Young adults are now living with their parents at a rate nearly twice as high as before the 2008 recession.

More “green” for your solar home

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 11, 2019

Good news for Californians with solar panels — your solar system will increase your resale value. Nationally, homes with solar systems installed sell for about 4% more than a comparable home without solar. Specifically, in California, the solar premium averages: 2.7%...

California job increases slow, new agent and renewal rates slip; Monthly Statistical Update (June 2019)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 4, 2019

Jobs move real estate; Agent licensing moves with home sales volume; Agent licensing and renewals continue to slip

Zillow, Redfin test out full-service model

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 4, 2019

Zillow and Redfin expand their services in California.

Sellers are unprepared for California’s high selling costs

by ft Editorial Staff | May 29, 2019

How much will I make from my home sale? Any experienced agent can tell a seller that calculating their net sale proceeds isn’t as simple as subtracting their mortgage balance from the list price. Three other big expenses need to be calculated, including: real estate...

Would-be homebuyers and the 20% down payment misconception

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 21, 2019

One-in-three potential homebuyers think a 20% down payment is required.

Gold standard: not the answer for long-term home price stability

by ft Editorial Staff | May 19, 2019

This article discusses whether a gold standard would help or hinder the housing market.

Student debt weighs down the housing market

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 15, 2019

Get your buyers with student debt on track to homeownership.

Study: Construction’s predictive power of recessions

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 30, 2019

Wondering when the next recession will arrive? Recessions don’t come out of the blue. There are a number of signs that signal when the next recession will occur, and learning to watch for these signs is an important part of the successful real estate professional’s...