Real estate transactions, mortgage underwriting and loan program availability has been affected substantially by a combination of the local health orders attempting to fight the populations exposure to COVID-19, and the economic fallout caused by the “Stay in Place” lockdown. This a moving target, ... » Learn More about Latest Update on COVID-19 Affect on Real Estate Sales and Mortgages
California Real Estate market
COVID-19 Real Estate Sales and Temporary Loan Guideline Changes From Freddie and Fannie
The local multiple listing service has eliminated the ability to note an open house in the system. This is in reaction to guidance from the California Association of Realtors to meet the "Stay at Home" order. Property showings should be done using technology, avoiding personal physical ... » Learn More about COVID-19 Real Estate Sales and Temporary Loan Guideline Changes From Freddie and Fannie
Potential Issues Funding Home Purchase and Refinance Loans Due to COVID-19 & the Stay at Home Order
I’ve heard “I didn’t think of that” from several real estate professionals lately. Time to wake up. The COVID-19 virus scenario is going to put purchase loans and refinances at risk in several ways. The Ability to Repay Act portion of the Dodd Frank Regulations requires that the lender of a ... » Learn More about Potential Issues Funding Home Purchase and Refinance Loans Due to COVID-19 & the Stay at Home Order
California Housing Market at a Glance January 2020
When looking at the California state housing numbers year over year relative to January 2019 the median price is up 7.3%, and inventory is down 26.1%. This is the result of the interest rates being substantially lower than a year ago, increasing the Affordability Index 11.6% to 31%. If you are in ... » Learn More about California Housing Market at a Glance January 2020
California Real Estate Market at a Glance December 2019
The December California state real estate numbers have a few striking year over year elements that show the stronger market in 2019 compared to 2018. The affordability Index is better by 14+%, even though the median price is up 10%, primarily because the interest rates are a full percent lower than ... » Learn More about California Real Estate Market at a Glance December 2019