To buy in 2018? Homebuyer sentiment is up
Find out what homebuyers have in mind for 2018 and how to make their expectations work for you and your agents!
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Tag: consumer confidence
The Brexit — catastrophe or hyperbole?
The negatives and surprising positives for the U.S. housing market following the Brexit.
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2014 in review – and what’s in store for 2015
What’s expected in 2015, and important changes 2014 brought to California’s real estate market.
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Job quitters signal more confidence in economy
Lenders don’t like people who quit their jobs, but maybe you should.
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Consumer Confidence Index
The Consumer Confidence Index gauges how optimistic consumers are about the current and future state of the economy.
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Zillow promises big with new housing confidence survey
Zillow says it has a finger on the pulse of the national real estate market with their new housing confidence survey.
Read MoreHomebuyers feel ready and willing to buy, but not financially able
This article presents information on buyer expectations and optimism, to be used as a tool for evaluating future sales volume in California real estate.
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Auto sales predict home sales
Home sales likely increased this June, as General Motors reported a 16% increase in auto sales in...
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Californians’ appetites no evidence of wealth
Could sit-down restaurant sales be an economic indicator? Recent data showing a rise in national...
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Sticky prices, tricky situation
This article examines the myriad causes and consequences of the current sticky pricing situation in this Lesser Depression.
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Californians are optimistic about the coming year
Do you believe your personal financial situation will improve in the next 12 months? No (65%, 85...
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Jobs are scarce whether or not you can sell your home
This article examines the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s report that job growth is not being staggered by ’house lock’ and analyzes the factors actually contributing to California’s lack of job growth.
Read MoreHomebuyers shop around for everything but their mortgage
According to a survey by Lending Tree, 40% of homeowners obtained a single mortgage loan quote before buying their home and only 28% feel confident they got the best deal. Ninety-six percent said they compare prices when...
Read MoreThe foreclosure machine grinds again
Updated 10/28/10, updates appear below in blue Don’t blink — with dizzying speed and (supposed) efficiency, Bank of America (BofA) has announced it will resume foreclosures in the 23 states it halted foreclosures in several...
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