suburbs | firsttuesday Journal

Is the pandemic-induced suburban rush here to stay?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 7, 2021 | Economics, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

The future of city centers comes down to jobs.

San Francisco residents consider moves to Sacramento

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 28, 2020 | Bay Area, Fundamentals, Recessions, Sacramento | 1

Sacramento is currently the number one migration destination for homebuyers looking to move outside their current metros.

San Francisco is alone in its urban exodus, despite pandemic

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 22, 2020 | Bay Area, Fundamentals, Home Sales, Recessions | 0

The recession’s impact has been basically the same for California’s urban and suburban markets, with one big exception.

Suburban SFRs still top homebuyer wish lists

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 4, 2018 | Home Sales | 0

We talk with Zillow’s Senior Economist about California homebuyers’ preference for suburban SFRs.

Millennial homebuyers opt for more space

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 10, 2018 | Home Sales | 0

More than half of Millennials want a home with more space.

Are renters leaving the city for the suburbs?

by Sarah Kolvas | Jul 17, 2017 | Real Estate | 0

Where are these renters moving to and why?

California low- and moderate-income families forced out of the cities

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 1, 2016 | Economics | 0

California contains six of the top ten metropolitan areas with disproportionate numbers of low- and moderate-income residents forced out of the city.

City-living is preferred in California — if you have the money

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 31, 2016 | Economics | 0

While cities may be the future of California real estate, the suburbs are surging.

Suburban and urban home values: California bucks the trend

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 7, 2016 | Market Watch | 1

Across the U.S., homebuyers are willing to spend more money to buy an urban dwelling than a suburban home. However, California’s unique geography makes suburban living more desirable.

Homeowners spend more income on transportation costs

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 11, 2015 | Buyers and Sellers, Economics | 0

Sometimes, you need an extra paycheck just to get to work.

The people want bigger homes—will they get what they want?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 9, 2015 | Real Estate | 0

Will homebuyers be willing to compromise on size for location?

Is suburbia making a comeback?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 5, 2015 | Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate | 0

Conflicting reports show a complex future for the suburbs.

Micro mini: the compact future of urban housing

by Matthew Shade | Mar 3, 2014 | Real Estate | 0

The micro apartment points to the future of urban housing.

City or suburbia? HUD has the answers.

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 20, 2013 | Economics, Real Estate | 0

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has unveiled an online calculator that informs homebuyers how affordable living in a particular neighborhood is for their transportation habits.

Suburban poverty: the new normal?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 12, 2013 | Economics, Real Estate | 1

Is it the end of the road for the American Dream in suburbia?

Rising gas prices encourage city living

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 12, 2012 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

The next time your client moves, will reducing the distance between their home and work be an...

Cohabitation increases in Lesser Depression; days in suburbia are numbered

by Bradley Markano | Apr 17, 2012 | Real Estate | 0

Long the focal point of California real estate, suburban communities are becoming less popular in...

Opportunity knocks downtown

by Jeffery Marino | Oct 7, 2011 | Economics, Real Estate | 0

Population density in the urban core leads to more innovation and thus increased job growth....

The fate of suburbia

by Connor P. Wallmark | Jul 8, 2011 | Economics, Feature Articles, Real Estate | 2

Part II of this article series comments on the deterioration of suburbia in its current form and discusses the factors shaping suburbia’s future.

From city to suburbia then back

by Connor P. Wallmark | Jul 8, 2011 | Economics, Feature Articles, Real Estate | 1

Part I of this article series comments on the coming depopulation of suburbia as the highly educated Generation Y and retiring Baby Boomers return to California’s urban cores.