California homeownership priced out in the buy vs. rent question
Price differences in buying versus owning pushes many Californians to favor one over the other.
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Tag: California homeownership
Nearly three times as many Californians are moving out-of-state than moving in
Californians are fleeing the state. Where are they going and how can we get them to stay?
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California’s distinctly low vacancy rates signal the need for more construction
Vacancy rates are a signal which highlight areas in need, or not in need of construction. Read on to see what California’s vacancy rates showcase.
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Average U.S. homeowner tenure dips after pandemic upheaval
The average tenure of homeowners has changed since the pandemic. California is no different, but how many changes occurred? Read on to discover the impacts of homeownership tenure changing.
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Climbing out of the record low inventory ditch in 2022
Inventory dropped to record lows in 2021, but what does this mean for inventory in 2022?
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POLL: Do you believe homeownership profits during the next 30 years will be a repeat of profits taken over the past 30 years?
This week’s poll inquires about readers estimates of homeownership profits.
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The votes are in: Primary reason causing first-time homebuyers to buy
The monthly votes are in. We look into one of the most popular polls from January 2022 and see what readers sensed most persuaded first-time homeowners to buy.
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Rising inflation influences three-out-of-four homebuyers
Inflation and rent are continuously rising – both of which are having major impacts on the decisions homeowners make.
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The homeowner becomes the builder
Backyard conversions stimulate the housing market and have the potential to uplift many struggling homeowners.
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Poll: Do you have reason to believe reverse mortgages for retired homeowners need more regulatory control?
This week’s poll asks about reverse mortgages for retired homeowners.
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California’s declining population: the worst way to fix the housing shortage
Here in California, real estate professionals are dealing with insufficient building — and people are heading for the door.
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The votes are in: The best zoning for residential use
In August, firsttuesday asked readers what is the best zoning for residential use. Respondents...
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Zoning restrictions cost Bay Area homeowners $400,000+ on a home
Why are home prices so high in the Golden City? The phenomenon known as restrictive zoning asks for your attention.
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Proposed plan seeks to subsidize nearly half the price of a first home
California’s Build Back Boldly Plan incentivizes first-time homebuyers by subsidizing up to 45% of a home’s price.
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Down payment gifts and the bank of mom and dad
Down payment gifts from parents help young adults become homeowners faster, but they prevent skin in the game.
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POLL: How long have your sellers owned their homes?
On average, how long have the majority of your sellers owned their homes? 15 years. (36%, 9 Votes)...
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Boomers retire and California trembles
Retiring Baby Boomers shift California’s future direction of real estate ownership.
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In California, where down payments are highest, homeownership is lowest
Low loan-to-value ratios (LTVs) aren’t necessarily a good thing.
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California’s low homeownership rate to continue
California’s homeownership rate ballooned during the Millennium Boom, but quickly fell to today’s low level of 55%.
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Homeownership expectations rise for Generation Z
Millennials are so yesterday. The newest generation of first-time homebuyers Is Generation (Gen) Z.
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