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Honey, I shrunk the population: California migration trends

by Amy Perry | Aug 26, 2022 | Economics, Inland Empire, Real Estate, Sacramento, Your Practice | 0

A great migration from the Golden State to less costly states is underway. Which demographics are moving out and what are their motivations for packing up?

California’s distinctly low vacancy rates signal the need for more construction

by Madison Hart | Jun 1, 2022 | Real Estate | 1

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.

California’s pandemic population decline — a mere blip, or a troubling trend?

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 23, 2022 | Market Watch, Real Estate | 0

California’s high housing costs are pushing out many former residents to states where their money goes further – but some counties are still coming out on top.

Real estate’s lead-based paint epidemic — decades of damage reaches a boiling point

by Madison Hart | May 9, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 0

If you’re dealing with homes built prior to 1978, then this article offers full coverage of recent findings in lead-based paint hazards. What do real estate professionals have to do in terms of disclosing the correct information? Read on to find out.

The votes are in: Primary reason causing first-time homebuyers to buy

by Madison Hart | Jan 28, 2022 | Real Estate | 0

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.

POLL: What do you think is the primary reason causing first-time homebuyers to buy?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 3, 2022 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

This week’s poll asks readers their thoughts on the reasoning behind purchases made by new homebuyers.

The votes are in: Do tariffs increase housing costs?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Nov 13, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 1

When first tuesday asked readers in 2018 whether import trade barriers such as tariffs drive up...

POLL: Do tariffs drive up the cost of housing?

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 23, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Do you think import trade barriers such as tariffs drive up the cost of housing? Yes (52%, 32...

Residents escaping Bay Area spark moving truck shortage

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 20, 2018 | Bay Area | 1

So many residents are fleeing the Bay Area’s high housing costs that a moving truck shortage has formed.

POLLS: Fee splits and trade barriers

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 19, 2017 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

How often does the fee split offered by the cooperating broker determine whether you show a...

Renters may qualify for more house, with the same rent

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 19, 2017 | Home Sales, Property Management | 0

Inland renters may be better off buying than renting. Coastal renters may want to stay put.

Transit and Walk Scores measure home values

by Sarah Kolvas | May 23, 2017 | Real Estate | 0

Higher home values are linked to walkability and close proximity to public transportation.

California regions with the best job growth see the highest housing costs

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 28, 2016 | Economics | 0

The cities with the highest housing costs are located in California. No coincidence, these metros have also seen the highest post-recession job growth in the nation.