Buyer purchasing power’s pull on prices; Rising mortgage rates decrease purchasing power; Home prices fall from their peak
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New Californians are heading to these booming cities
California is steadily losing residents, but a few cities are experiencing an infusion of out-of-staters.
The housing market is slowing in 2019, but these California markets may see growth
Zillow has released its ideas about 2019’s housing market, including which U.S. cities will see the most growth this year.
California home prices anchored to incomes; Monthly Statistical Update (February 2019)
Mean price trendline pulls prices down; Rising SoCal incomes can’t keep up with home prices; NorCal incomes rising quickly, still lag behind prices
Share of affordable homes to decrease as interest rates rise
The impacts of rising mortgage interest rates are rippling throughout the housing market.
Today’s consumer price index change: tomorrow’s residential rents
The consumer price index is a useful tool for real estate agents – if you know how to use it.
Today’s housing boom is one of the largest in history
Our current housing boom is the third-largest in over a century of record-keeping.
Fewer bidding wars offer California homebuyers relief
Bidding wars are still more common here in California than elsewhere, but the rate is declining.
How the trade war is impacting California real estate
Foreign investment plays a significant role in California’s economy and real estate market.
California’s for-sale inventory climbs going into 2019
The number of homes for sale in California has increased significantly over the past year.
2018 in review and a forecast for 2019
Review key 2018 events that will impact California’s housing market in 2019, including new laws and market trends.
5 ways to make a home more energy efficient
Here are five suggestions on how to manage energy costs and help you make that sale.
Context is key
Learn the 25 factors that drive California’s real estate market to better understand today’s top news stories.
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