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The votes are in: high interest rates curb home purchases

by Madison Hart | Jul 1, 2022 | Interest Rates, Real Estate | 0

The votes are in! Taking a deeper look at a recent firsttuesday poll helps us forecast home prices.

POLL: What effect have higher mortgage rates had on homebuyer decisions in 2022?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 20, 2022 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 2

This week’s poll asks readers their thoughts on how mortgage rates impact homebuyer decisions.

Homebuyers, sellers prepare for higher interest rates

by Madison Hart | Feb 25, 2022 | Real Estate | 0

Buyers and sellers are looking for the right moment to make their moves. Mortgage rates are finally on an upward run – making buyers and sellers nervous.

Climbing out of the record low inventory ditch in 2022

by Madison Hart | Feb 18, 2022 | Real Estate | 1

Inventory dropped to record lows in 2021, but what does this mean for inventory in 2022?

POLL: Do you think mortgage interest deductions encourage buyers to pay a premium price for a home?

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 20, 2021 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

This week’s poll inquires readers about housing prices and mortgage interest deductions!

POLL: What are today’s buyers of real estate most concerned about as 2021 comes to a close?

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

What are today’s buyers of real estate most concerned about as 2021 comes to a close? The extent...

California’s assembly line housing

by Madison Hart | Oct 15, 2021 | Real Estate | 0

Will demand for high-density multifamily buildings and condo units continue to drop following the...

POLL: The effect of rising mortgage rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 9, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Over the next 5 years, mortgage rates will rise to: adversely affect both sales volume and prices....

Falling purchasing power takes a toll on home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (March 2019)

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 5, 2019 | Charts, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate | 0

Buyer purchasing power’s pull on prices; Rising mortgage rates decrease purchasing power; Home prices fall from their peak

The votes are in: Do sellers control the price in negotiations?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Oct 15, 2018 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Our readers agree that sellers control the price in negotiations on the sale of a home.

POLL: Rising mortgage rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 20, 2018 | Finance, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Over the next five years, mortgage rates will rise to: adversely affect both sales volume and...

POLL: Mortgage rates increases over the next 5 years?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 31, 2017 | Market Watch, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Over the next 5 years, mortgage rates will rise to: adversely affect both sales volume and prices....

Press Release: Buyer Purchasing Power Index rises with low interest rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 5, 2016 | Charts, Interest Rates | 0

The buyer purchasing power index continued to rise in the third quarter of 2016, indicating homebuyers have more money available today to pay higher prices.

Low mortgage rates keep home sales high — for now

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 7, 2016 | Home Sales, Interest Rates, Real Estate | 0

National home sales are at a precarious high due to low mortgage rates and high demand.

POLL: How will mortgage rate increases affect the market over the next five years?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 11, 2016 | Market Watch, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Over the next 5 years, mortgage rates will rise significantly enough to: adversely affect both...

How interest rates affect the market

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2016 | Interest Rates, Real Estate | 0

A quick refresher on how interest rates affect the market.

Breaking News: The Fed to increase interest rates

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 16, 2015 | Interest Rates | 0

After two days in meetings, Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Janet Yellen announced today their intention to increase the target Federal Funds rate.

Signals encourage investors to hold for future prosperity, monthly statistical update (December 2015)

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 7, 2015 | Charts, Monthly Statistical Update | 0

Yield spread and homes sales volume send a hold signal; Price-rise deceleration suggests end to hold phase approaching; Mortgage rates likely to rise by mid-2016

See what home sales will look like following the interest rate increase

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 23, 2015 | Feature Articles, Home Sales, Interest Rates | 1

The Federal Reserve is getting ready to increase the Federal Funds rate. What will happen to other interest rates, and to California’s housing market? For the answer, look to history.