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Press release: Buyer purchasing power index positive in Q2 2019
The California Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) figure was +6.2 in June 2019.
Trade disputes, farmworker shortage threaten California farmland
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?
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
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
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)
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
Zillow and Redfin expand their services in California.
Sellers are unprepared for California’s high selling costs
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
One-in-three potential homebuyers think a 20% down payment is required.
Gold standard: not the answer for long-term home price stability
This article discusses whether a gold standard would help or hinder the housing market.
Student debt weighs down the housing market
Get your buyers with student debt on track to homeownership.
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