The homeownership rate fell to 64.8 percent in the second quarter. It marks the lowest ownership rate in nearly 20 years. After peaking at 69 percent in 2004, the ownership rate has been steadily falling, at first from the aftermath effects of housing market bubble-crash to the ongoing tight ... » Learn More about Homeownership Rate in the Second Quarter of 2014
Los Angeles Real Estate market
California Housing Market at a Glance – Prices Dropped!
After several years of appreciating values, California's median home prices dropped slightly month over month. As I've been conveying for the past year, the market has been changing from a sellers market to one of neutrality. Existing Home Sales are up a slight 1.5% month over month, but down ... » Learn More about California Housing Market at a Glance – Prices Dropped!
Billionaire Thinks Home Ownership Still the Best Investment
John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager, says that for those looking for the best investment possible, they need to look toward home ownership. At the Delivering Alpha conference, presented by CNBC and Institutional Investor, Paulson said: "I still think, from an individual perspective, the ... » Learn More about Billionaire Thinks Home Ownership Still the Best Investment
San Fernando Valley Housing Inventory Up, Sales Down
San Fernando Valley active inventory is higher than at any point in the past two years, and the sales volume is below the last two years. Even though property values are still appreciating, it is at a much lower level than we've seen over the past 3 years. The supply and demand ratio conveys that ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Inventory Up, Sales Down
San Fernando Valley Housing Inventory Up All Price Ranges
The San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles) active housing inventory is up substantially across all price ranges. What does this mean? Real estate is a very regional element. National housing statistics that makes the news, has very little to do with what's happening in specific regions or neighborhoods. ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Inventory Up All Price Ranges