Market Snapshot
2017
California Homeownership: Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride, Feb
A Decent Year for 2016 but Outlook for 2017 Is Murky, Jan
2016
Out Migration: It’s A Housing Story, Dec
How interest rate jumps affect purchase decisions and affordability in CA, Nov
Baby Boomers, Wealth and Home-Buying, Oct
The Effect of Student Loan Debt on Homeownership, Sep
Interest Rate – A Solution and a Problem for Housing Affordability, Aug
Why Has Gen X Been Renting Longer Than Baby Boomers?, Jul
Brexit Hurts the Economy but Could Benefit the Housing Market, Jun
“Down” & Dirty: California’s Affordability Challenge, May
California Real Estate Investors in 2016, Apr
California Labor Markets Back on Track, Mar
Mortgage Availability Poised to Rise in 2016, Feb
The California Market Will Survive, Despite Stock Market Volatility, Jan
2015
California Homebuyer Migration Patterns?, Dec
The California Market through the Len of Affordability, Nov
Housing Market Will Improve in 2016 but Not Without Challenges, Oct
Rate Hike Postponed, But Not Cancelled, Sep
Momentum Continues in the California Housing Market, Aug
Boomerang Buyers – Myth or Reality? Jul
The Boomerang Generation, Jun
Understanding Calfornia’s Drought, May
Spring Home Buying Season Looks Promising, Apr
Are we there yet? Some areas improving faster than others, Mar
Understanding the current market, Feb
Regional Housing Market at a Glance, Jan
2014
Greater balance between buyers and sellers, Dec
Housing Affordability Challenges for the Younger Generation and First-Time Buyers, Nov
What is 2015 going to bring to our housing market? Oct
Millennials—The Home Buyers of Tomorrow, September
A Look at Housing Affordability across the State, August
Market Outlook for the Second Half of 2014, July
Why is the market in a standstill? June
Don’t get frightened by the headline numbers, May
Getting the housing market out of the second gear, April
Discouraged traditional home buyer?, March
Already strong spring home buying season in sight, February
Sellers Are Optimistic About the Future
Housing Market, January
2013
Closing on 2013 – Questioning Housing Affordability, December
Why should you buy now instead of waiting? November
California Housing Market Is Expected to Be Up in 2014, October
To taper or not to taper?, September
Is California’s housing market at a tipping point?, August
A Tale of Two Markets, July
Home Price Increases Expected To Slow, June
How Much House Can You Afford? May
Mortgage Interest Rates: What to Expect Moving Forward, April
15-year mortgage rate Vs. 30-year mortgage rate, March
To Rent or To Buy? That Is the Question, March
Modest Increase in Home Prices Is Expected in 2013, February
Challenges for Home Sellers, January
2012
Supply Shortage Intensifies Market Competition, December
What’s in store for the California’s housing market in 2013?, November
Understanding Today’s Market: Where did the inventory go?, October
California Home Price: Highest since 2008, September
When it comes to foreclosures, the devil is in the details, August
Banks Tighten Standards For Real Estate Loans, June
Price In California Up for 2 Months In A Row, May
Short Sale or Foreclosure? What to Consider Before Making the Decision, March
Housing Market Outlook, February
Real Estate Investment Opportunities in 2012, January