JANUARY 2021 CALIFORNIA HOUSING SENTIMENT INDEX Each month C.A.R. surveys 1,000 California consumers regarding their sentiments about various aspects of the housing market or the economy that directly impact housing to create a California Housing Sentiment Index. The results of the individual indicators are combined into an equally – weighted diffusion index (where anything over […]
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How Californians Feel About the Real Estate Market (September 2020)
September 2020 California Housing Sentiment Index Each month C.A.R. (California Association of Realtors) surveys 1,000 California consumers regarding their sentiments about various aspects of the housing market or the economy that directly impacts housing to create a California Housing Sentiment Index. The results of the individual indicators are combined into an equally- weighted diffusion index […]
Preparing your home for an Open House [Infographic]
Open House Prep At an open house, buyers will carefully size up a home. Here are a few details to pay particular attention to when prepping for an open house. Front Door Is the paint chipped? Are the lighting fixtures covered in spiderwebs? The front door sets the tone for the rest of the house […]
Homeowners’ Biggest Home Remodeling Regrets
Did you ever take on a home remodeling project yourself that you came to regret? Well, you’re not alone! Working with home buyers and sellers for so many years, we hear a lot about their experiences and do-it-yourself is way up there as a major mistake. A lesson learned through sometimes painful experience. I’m going […]
The California Real Estate Investor Shift [Infographic]
It’s becoming more common for real estate investors to purchase non-traditional homes and properties these days. While it’s not a huge change, just a 10% increase, it is a trend we need to watch. These investors are purchasing commercial properties, land, mobile homes and other similar properties. The share of single family homes being purchased […]
The Strange Language of Energy Efficient Homes
Whatever you may call it, energy-efficient features are a must in new homes. While the terminology may differ from builder to buyer, consumer to Realtor, homes that feature energy-saving building practices, solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and the like, are in high demand with home buyers and homeowners. You can see in the graphic below […]
Single Women Home Buyers May Be on the Rise in California
As the income for single women in California is on the rise, the return of the female home buyer looks like they will soon make a comeback. Historically, single women buy more homes than single men, but, as the graphic below states, that declined after the housing crisis. In 2009, 21% of home buyers were […]
