Things are looking bright for the California housing market. After some uncertainty in the beginning of the year and expectations of a slow 2019, several major players in real estate have revised their forecasts. We are now hearing that, at least in terms of home-price...
If you’re home shopping this winter and feeling frustrated, know that market inventory tends to hit a dry spell this time of year. But don’t fret: There are still deals out there. While everyone else is distracted by ski trips, hot cocoa and watching Elf...
You may be wondering if its time for you or someone in your family to downsize their home. There are many reasons why one may want to downsize: empty nest, location change, the cut of maintenance, the cut in price, etc. This time can also...
Renters in 2017 spent more of their income on rent, while homeowners actually spent less of their income on mortgage payments and associated housing costs. In California, both are paying way too much. Financial experts recommend a tenant or owner limit their cost for shelter to...
In what year do you sense the next economic recession will hit California? 2020-2021. (38%, 231 Votes) 2019. (37%, 230 Votes) 2022-2023. (15%, 90 Votes) 2024 or later. (10%, 63 Votes) Total Voters: 614 As we head into 2018, we find ourselves a full decade out from the last debilitating U.S. recession. The...
The Southern California median home price in December finally surpassed bubble-era highs, a milestone that took more than a decade to achieve and is once again raising concerns that housing is too costly. The six-county region's median price surged 8.2% from a year earlier to $507,500,...
The Senate passed a sweeping tax bill on December 2nd that has housing advocates, real estate agents and industry groups worried. At the same time, Republicans who led the tax reform push are celebrating it as a boon for economic growth — ultimately helping the housing...