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Rising seas to swallow thousands of California homes by 2050
The coming decades will see coastal areas across the state impacted by flooding and erosion.
International home searchers decline in California
Fewer international homebuyers are searching for their next home in California and across the U.S.
Press release: negative Buyer Purchasing Power Index continues in Q4 2018
The BPPI was -7.97 in Q4 2018, indicating buyers were only able to borrow 7.97% less than a year earlier due to rising interest rates.
Cannabis industry impacts residential, commercial real estate
As we head into this uncharted territory, the implications for residential and commercial real estate are potentially significant.
California’s hottest markets are slowing down, fast
The average days-on-market is up significantly at the end of 2018.
Change the law: Require operating expense disclosure for SFR sales
We propose to require a statement disclosing the operating expenses a potential homebuyer may expect when purchasing a specific single family residence (SFR).
Timing the market in 2019; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2018)
Home prices hit their peak in Q3; Falling yield spread signals next recession; Today’s sell phase near its end
Price-to-rent ratio soars in California
Costs are rising more quickly for homebuyers than renters in 2018.
First-time homebuyer uncertainty hinders construction, home sales; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2018)
Home sales volume to end year below 2017; Construction rises — too slowly; First-time homebuyers waiting in the wings
California passes law easing building restrictions for new developments
This bill is one of many new laws passed this year to address the state’s housing crisis.
How real estate agents can survive the next recession
How to recession-proof your real estate practice in preparation for the coming recession.
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