More acceptance of manufactured homes within California’s zoning laws may help address the state’s 980,000-unit housing deficit.
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No one wants to sell — does that mean the renovation revolution is here?
Would-be renovators are finding themselves wedged between a rock and several hard places.
2023’s real estate market trends influence all participants; Monthly Statistical Update (September 2023)
2023’s downturn still undeclared; Despite year-over improvement, buyer purchasing power remains low; Saving rates creep higher as consumers rein in spending
Rentals: the future of California real estate?
California’s low homeownership rate means rentals are in high demand, with vacancies near historic lows.
Today’s homeowners are stuck on yesterday’s rates
Sticky homeowners are unwilling to relieve the inventory shortage in 2023.
The news media has the wrong take on mortgage rates
Media pundits in their coverage of today’s high mortgage interest rates ignore the 60-year cycle of rising and falling mortgage rates and the seller’s pricing response to rising and falling rates.
Community bankers agree: the recession is here
An overwhelming 95% of community bankers say the economy is already in a recession as of Q2 2023.
An evaluation of streamlined housing production under SB 35 after five years
Senate Bill 35 was introduced in 2018 to help boost low-income housing inventory. As an extension of the bill makes its rounds in the state legislature, now is a good time to review its track record.
Price cuts moderate during spring bump, with more to come
Any seller confidence gained during spring’s meager seasonal boost is premature.
Independent no more, brokers seek brokerage employment
2023 is seeing fewer independent brokers and more broker associates.
California home sales volume: June 2023 sees an end to seasonal bump
Year-to-date, sales volume is a fee-crushing 31% below 2022 as of June 2023.
Seasonal dynamics power today’s home price illusion — not buyer demand; Monthly Statistical Updated (August 2023)
https://vimeo.com/849541124 The Monthly Statistical Update (MSU) keeps agents and brokers current on the market trends affecting California real estate transactions. This month, we’re covering: California home prices, which remain well below the mid-2022 peak despite...
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