Recession Watch

California homebuyer regrets, ranked

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 29, 2019

The top regrets of California homebuyers, and how to help your clients avoid buyer’s remorse.

Termites and the California home sale

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 22, 2019

This article covers need-to-know termite topics for California real estate agents, including inspections, forms and customs.

How the Fed initiates a recession

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 17, 2019

As we look ahead to the next recession, it’s important to understand how recessions come about and the key players involved.

Young adults: the condo generation?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 17, 2019

Condos are also rising in popularity, especially for the younger set of homebuyers.

The downward forces on California home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (July 2019)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2019

Home prices rebound slightly in Q1 2019; Sales volume: a powerful magnet for home prices; The pull of the mean price trendline on home prices

Press release: Buyer purchasing power index positive in Q2 2019

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 29, 2019

The California Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) figure was +6.2 in June 2019.

Trade disputes, farmworker shortage threaten California farmland

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 25, 2019

Some of California’s largest and most productive real estate is under threat in 2019.

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%...