The truth is.... such low rates as now will save you a lot of money; California January median price home was down 6.5% from December, making another good reason to buy now; buying a home is work, it pays to work with a knowledgeable Realtor . . . . read more at the link....

Buy a home with less than 20 percent down; Buying a home requires time and effort, not just for Millennials; U.S. homeownership at multi-year high; read more at the link . . .

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November sales of existing family home increased over 5%, while median home price increased over 6%, from one year ago. Housing permts and new construction starts have increased as well. read more at the link . . .

December housing stats for cities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, published by Pacific West Association of Realtors

Home prices rose faster in smaller cities, they experienced greater home price appreciation in the last year compared to home in the 20 major citites.

California and New York have the largest apartment units in the nation, read more at the link

Home prices are rising faster in smaller cities

Mortgage delinquencies fall to lowest level in 25 years, minority homeownership improved in 3rd quarter for African and Hispanic Americans, read more at link . . .

Trade deficit gap larger in 2019 than 2018, Los Angeles rents at current median rents of $1300-$1800 range, read more at link

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) increased from 3.69% the week prior to 3.75% the week ending on October 24. Read more at link . . .

Home prices increased nationally by 3.6% compared to one year ago, see more at link . .

Unemployment rate falls to 50 year low, read more at link . . .

2020 Annual Housing Report by California Association of Realtors

Calif. median home price jumped over 3% to all time high; new home building is at highest rate since 2007; mortgage interest rates decreased, but so did mortgage applications . . . read more at link

Home building activity increases highest since 2007, with 30% increase in multifamily construction, while national home sales rise . . .

July home prices increased over 3%, Los Angeles area rents growing slower than the national average ... read more at link

Interest rates so low, home price increases slowest in 7 years, read more at the link . . .

Recent increase in housing formation, lowered interest rates, make better housing market. Los Angeles still low on approved housing construction; mortgage rates dropped as low as 3.60%, read more at the link . . .

In June, existing home sales dip but new home sales increase; jobless claims drop to lowest level in 3 months

California median home price up slightly from May of 2018; housing permits fall to lowest level in 2 years, read newsletter at the link . . .

Calif. Assoc. of Realtors upgrades its annual forecast at last week's midyear presentation to even better sales and faster price growth than predicted last Fall; FHA bill clears the House allowing 1st time buyer to receive discount on mortgage insurance premiums, read more at link; mortgage delinquency lowest in over 20 years . . . .

Home prices increased 3.6% from one year ago, additional increase predicted to 5.6% by May 2020; tariff worries have some impact on manufacturers and service sectors; jobs added in June; see newsletter at the link . . . .

Home prices flat in April; mortgage rates at 3.73% overall;

Weak home-price gains, falling sales, Americans cut back on spending, and mortgage applications decreasing

California's housing market, although not surging ahead, is looking much less scary than it did during the first quarter

Slow but upward trending price growth, widening trade deficit, mortgage applications slightly up

Low home price appreciation, weak income growth, dropping mortgage rates

Orange County's median home price for April 2019, price trends for last 2 years, unsold inventory index, median time on market before sale.

Los Angeles County's median home price for April 2019, price trends for last 2 years, unsold inventory index, median time on market before sale.

The latest reported existing home sales series, median home prices, unsold inventory index, median time on market, first-time buyer housing affordability index, and the latest mortgage rates

Existing and new home sales, economic growth, rates up, mortgage applications down

Moderate CA sales and price, slow start for spring building, rising rates

Optimistic homebuyers, new home purchase applications, mortgage rates

Housing and Real Estate articles on the Economy - Mortgage rates in 3 month low - national home prices slow. Articles from Wall Street Journal, Housing Wire, CNBC, and more. see the link

Downloadable articles from Wall Street Journal, Freddie Mac, Housing Wire, etc., on subdued mortgage rates, lower consumer confidence, construction spending, and more at the link

California cities among the 10 most expensive, Have LA prices peaked?, see more at link . . .

Builders offering discounts in a slowing market; what is in the new Governor's housing budget?; mortgage rates remain reined in, see more at link

Higher home prices pay off for the long term; who is moving to California?, see more at link

Bay Area housing, more expensive and getting less; home renovation projects are going DIY; San Diego County renters spending 30 percent and more on rent;

October, 2018, California Association of Realtors' economic report and market prediction for 2019, download full presentation here.

Prices Up 7.89% from one year ago

Possible precedent for future decisions about development along the region’s growing Metro rail network.

Between 2010-2015, denser urban locations grew significantly faster than residential neighborhoods

For California to become a more affordable place to live is for developers to build at rates not seen in at least three decades.

San Francisco owners converted to condos; rent control does not necessarily help those who would need it most, read from The Economist

More land and cheaper, more government financing housing support are part of the reason buying a home was within reach of the average wage earner

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Most landlords are the mom-pop type, not huge greedy corporations.

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