Market Watch | firsttuesday Journal

How 1.5 million homeowners exiting forbearance will impact inventory

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 17, 2021 | 2020 Recession, Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate | 1

Will the coming wave of forced sales form a much-needed inventory boost, or a destructive tsunami?

Investing: Stocks or real estate?

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 17, 2021 | Charts, Investment, Real Estate | 3

Where to park your cash? It depends on how long you’re going to park it for – and what types of risks you’re willing to take.

S&P 500: Stock pricing vs. earnings (P/E ratio)

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 17, 2021 | Charts, Finance, Real Estate | 6

An update on stock pricing and earnings.

Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 17, 2021 | Charts, Economics, Finance, Interest Rates, Market Watch, Real Estate | 22

Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.

Homebuyer demand continues to outpace inventory for sale

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 16, 2021 | Charts, Fundamentals, Home Sales | 0

Inventory is once again at historic lows going into 2021.

California home sales volume lays low

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 9, 2021 | Charts, Home Sales, Market Watch, Real Estate | 93

Home sales volume is expected to decrease later in 2021.

Interest rates set to rise; Monthly Statistical Update (September 2021)

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 7, 2021 | Charts, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate | 2

30-year FRM rates have a story to tell; ARMs poised to shift lender risks to homebuyers; The 10-year Treasuries and FRM rate spread suggests rates will rise

California tiered home pricing

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 2, 2021 | Bay Area, Charts, first tuesday Local, Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Ventura, Mortgages, Real Estate, San Diego | 25

Home prices turn in a mixed performance across California’s metropolitan areas.

Droughts and water shortages limit new development

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 30, 2021 | Feature Articles, Home Sales, Real Estate | 3

Before California can solve its housing crisis, it needs to solve its water shortage.

Second-home demand a symptom of California’s uneven recovery

by Bethany Correia | Aug 30, 2021 | 2020 Recession, Economics, Feature Articles, Forecasts, Home Sales, Market Watch, Mortgages, Real Estate | 0

Foreclosure and home sales figures together warn of an uneven, K-shaped recovery ahead.

Lumber prices drop, builders remain cautious

by Amy Perry | Aug 30, 2021 | Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate | 0

Lumber prices continue to experience volatility, affecting homebuilder potential.

Jobs move real estate

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 28, 2021 | Charts, Economics, Finance, Real Estate | 10

California’s employment market finally reached a full recovery in 2019, only to plunge in 2020.

The slowing trend in California construction starts

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 19, 2021 | Charts, Home Sales, Real Estate | 7

Multi-family and SFR construction continue to lag behind demand for new housing.

Pending sales decline, prices are next

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 16, 2021 | 2020 Recession, Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate | 1

Nationwide, pending home sales have declined 12% since the spring peak.

More jobs and pay needed to support today’s home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (August 2021)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 30, 2021 | Charts, Features, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate | 0

California home prices soar; Jobs begin their long recovery; Homebuyer purchasing power to level, removing support for increasing prices

Everyone is talking about high inflation — but what about home prices?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 19, 2021 | Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate | 5

A heavy supply and demand imbalance is to blame for today’s high inflation, and high home prices.

Amid climate change, agents find safety in complete disclosures

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 12, 2021 | Home Sales, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

As California real estate falls under the threats of rising sea levels and an increasing occurrence of wildfires, a complete NHD is a necessity for every home purchase.