The Federal Reserve didn't implement a rate change last week because "international economic weakness, and inflation coming in below target". That doesn't mean there was a consensus among the Fed membership. In fact there is a broad disparity between the members on when the rates will change, and by ... » Learn More about No Rate Hike… How Confused is the Fed? Very
California Real Estate market
California Real Estate Market at a Glance
The California real estate market is on solid footing. Pricing has appreciated a little over 5% year over year. The appreciation is driven by strong sales and low inventory. The affordability index has been dropping because of the higher property values. The interest rates have stayed steady around ... » Learn More about California Real Estate Market at a Glance
California Housing Affordability by County
As California property values continue to appreciate, the affordability level drops. Just wait until the interest rates go up... This is only one element of the housing affordability issues many regions in California are realizing. It's a matter of supply and demand. There aren't enough new units ... » Learn More about California Housing Affordability by County
Prices Are Rising Too Fast – NAR
It's all about supply and demand. The tight supply of available homes is prompting more house hunters to bid up home prices, housing analysts say. "Prices are rising just too fast," says Lawrence Yun, chief economist with the National Association of REALTORS®. "And certainly far ahead of people's ... » Learn More about Prices Are Rising Too Fast – NAR
California Housing Construction Not Keeping Up With Population Growth
California housing costs will remain high going into the future. It's a matter of supply and demand. Even though the quantity of new housing construction permits have been going up over the past few years, the quantity is no where close to where it needs to be to house the household growth of ... » Learn More about California Housing Construction Not Keeping Up With Population Growth