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  • US Homebuilders Confidence Increases Despite Challenges

    US Homebuilders Confidence Increases Despite Challenges

    The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) saw a significant increase of 5.0 points to 50.0 on May 16, 2023, the highest score since July 2022. This increase in builder confidence is due to the limited supply of existing homes, leading to a focus on new construction. Despite this, the industry still faces challenges such…

  • California Economic Updates: Fed, Labor, Construction

    California Economic Updates: Fed, Labor, Construction

    The Fed enacted its 10th rate hike, hinting it may be the last, depending on incoming data and economic uncertainty. The labor market remains solid, adding more jobs than expected in April, but job openings suggest labor shortage is beginning to normalize. Construction spending increased, but residential spending dipped for the tenth consecutive month due…

  • Should We Expect a Market Crash in the US?

    Should We Expect a Market Crash in the US?

    Experts say that the US housing market will avoid a 2008-style crash. The 30-yr fixed-rate mortgage is expected to ↓ an avg of 6.35% in 2023. Home prices are only estimated to ↓ an avg of 4.5% in 2023. However, in 2008, home prices nationally ↓ 33%.

  • Tiny Homes Market Research | 2023-2030

    Tiny Homes Market Research | 2023-2030

    The Global Tiny Homes market is expected to grow significantly between 2022 and 2030 due to the rising adoption of strategies by key players. Tiny homes are full-fledged dwellings on a small scale that have a smaller eco-footprint than conventional homes. In 2021, the market is projected to be worth USD 20470 million and is…

  • Supply Still Low in California Despite Construction Reaching 15-Year High

    Supply Still Low in California Despite Construction Reaching 15-Year High

    California has added >123K housing units, reaching a 15-yr high. Single-family homes made up 54% of new construction. Also, 44% were multifamily units and 1% were mobile homes. The state’s goal is to build 2.5M homes by 2030, revised from the original goal of 3.5M by 2025.

  • Best Places in Every State to Get a Vacation Home

    Best Places in Every State to Get a Vacation Home

    The demand for second homes has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic, with Redfin reporting an 88% increase in 2020. People are taking advantage of their ability to work from anywhere and investing in vacation homes, with Branson, Missouri and the Poconos, Pennsylvania being two of the most popular locations. Both of these destinations…

  • How union rule crimps California housing development

    How union rule crimps California housing development

    Quito Village in Saratoga, California is a unique housing development, as it is the only known project in the state that was able to break ground under a 2017 state law which had a strict labor standard favoring union workers. This law was meant to speed up the construction of dense housing. Atlanta-based real estate…

  • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Market Snapshot

    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Market Snapshot

  • How Much Is Renters Insurance?

    How Much Is Renters Insurance?

    Renters insurance is an important coverage for people who live in rental properties, as it can cover property damage or loss and protect from potential liability. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average cost of renters insurance is around $15 per month, however it can vary depending on location, type of rental property and…

  • Los Angeles Metro Market Update

    Los Angeles Metro Market Update