Recession Watch

Too much of a good thing? Not possible, when it comes to housing

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 21, 2023

The vast majority of California residents support looser zoning restrictions for housing.

The mean price trendline: guidance for when to sell

by Amy Platero | Jun 16, 2023

Sellers who are going to sell within the next five years need to be advised to sell now, not wait.

The “right” interest rate is the market rate — higher than homebuyers think

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 15, 2023

Waiting for mortgage rates to drop to the “right” level is mental joy riding.

Landlords fight rising vacancy rates

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 8, 2023

While the supply-and-demand imbalance is heading in the right direction — toward stabilization — the rental market is still a long way from normal.

California home sales volume: Spring housing demand evaporates as price drop pauses

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 5, 2023

For the second year in a row, California home sales volume peaked early, falling back in April 2023.

Commercial mortgage lending slides in 2023

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 3, 2023

MLOs betting their income on commercial and multi-family lending in 2023 will be disappointed.

Ten-year rate hikes freeze up sellers in property markets; Monthly Statistical Update (June 2023)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 2, 2023

The seesaw of mortgage market and Fed funds rates; Mortgage insurance also constricts homebuyer purchasing power; REIT values, returns fall back in 2023

Unlicensed finance company president found guilty of operating mortgage fraud scheme

by Amy Platero | May 25, 2023

The president of a mortgage foreclosure consultant company was convicted of 100 felony counts for operating a mortgage fraud scheme in California.

MLO Recession Side Hustle Guide [e-book]

by ft Editorial Staff | May 19, 2023

Learn how mortgage origination providers will survive the ongoing downturn in mortgage originations with this RPI ebook.

Spring price cuts, days-on-market, continue to climb

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 19, 2023

Seller price cuts and days-on-market continue to escalate across California in Spring 2023.

REIT investment: playing the real estate game from the sidelines

by ft Editorial Staff | May 18, 2023

What are Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and why are they useful?

The liquidated damages provision and the breaching buyer’s deposit when prices decline

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 15, 2023

Agents need to be aware of the maximum dollar amount the seller is entitled to receive upon a buyer’s breach – especially when home prices are falling.

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