Without legislation, the foreclosure moratorium will dam up the foreclosure inventory, to be released once the moratorium is lifted and the floodgates are opened.
Recession 2020
It’s official — the 2020 recession is over. So why isn’t the economy back to normal? firsttuesday sketches out the shape of the housing market beyond the pandemic.
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The 2020 recession was the shortest ever — but its effects continue in the housing market
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Homebuilding is key to the next recovery
This article discusses the importance of residential construction in California’s economy, and the special part it has to play in the recovery from the 2020 recession.
Letter to the editor: Does RPI (Realty Publications, Inc.) provide COVID-19 forms?
RPI does not publish forms to be used specifically during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and endorses other practices to ensure a safe and timely transaction.
New guidelines for real estate agents during COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing brokers and agents to adapt to new business guidelines instituted by health officials.
The votes are in: Eviction protections shield tenants from the 2020 recession — for now
Readers predict whether eviction protections for California renters are adequate for the 2020 recession.
Young adults flock back to the nest — how long will they stay?
A new generation of adults are now living at home.
Tips for buying and selling during the sight-unseen era
Buyer’s and seller’s agents will find themselves working harder and more creatively during these socially distant times.
California further extends DRE licensing, exam, continuing education deadlines
On June 15, 2020, Governor Newsom granted another 60-day extension for California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensees and exam applicants.
Residential rent growth slows dramatically
The U.S. annual rent growth rate in April was the slowest since the end of 2017.
Housing insecurity was an issue in California long before COVID-19
Here in California, reliable access to housing has long been an issue as rental and homeowner inventory have failed to keep up with demand from our rising population.
The votes are in: Housing market slated for a late recovery
Readers weigh in on when they expect recovery from the 2020 recession to begin.
Remote working shifts homebuyer preferences
As Californians continue to social distance due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have shifted from their traditional office jobs to working remotely.
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