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2021 Bay Area Real Estate Market Prediction

2021 Bay Area Real Estate Market Prediction

It's the time of year when everyone is looking for some housing market prediction of 2021. Instead of the monthly market update, I'm throwing the boring numbers aside and want to write about my 2021 real estate market prediction. If you are so addicted to monthly number, you can still find the January sales number [...]

Renting, Affordability and Interest

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith affordability deteriorating alongside rising prices and essentially flat sales for several years, fewer Californians have been able to make the jump back into owning their own homes. The number of homeowners in the state rebounded from 7.12 million households in 2014 to 7.56 million in 2016. However, the renter population has increased by more […]

Out-migration: It’s a Housing Story

Out-migration: It’s a Housing Story

[dropcap][/dropcap]California has an out-migration problem. Recently released figures from the State’s Department of Finance (DOF) shows that the number of Californians leaving the state each year is on the rise. After falling significantly during the Great Recession, out-migration from California is on a four-year uptrend. The DOF reports that nearly 118,000 people moved to other […]

Kick Start the Year with a New Financial Plan

Kick Start the Year with a New Financial Plan

[dropcap]J[/dropcap]anuary is a great time to take a fresh look at your finances, especially if you’re saving for a home or other major purchase. Key to starting the process is making a budget. If you already have a budget, take the opportunity to re-evaluate your goals and the progress you’ve made and make any necessary […]