After slipping for 3 straight years, the U.S. share of real estate sales to first time homebuyers increased to 35% in 2016, the highest level since 2013.
The United States is at the beginning of a 20 plus year surge in the older population, and is thus at a critical point for putting in place the affordable housing options, accessibility features, and in home care services that will be needed …
Generational Differences in Sense of Community
Overall, the older the generation, the more likely its members are to report feeling a sense of community where they live. But, the younger the generation, the more likely its members are to feel they …
The California Association of Realtors and the Center for California Real Estate say that despite the media headlines to the contrary, millennials do aspire to own a home. However, millennials are approaching homeownership on their own terms.
73% wish it were …
I was reading an article from the California Association of Realtors that showed California home sales statistics for November 2016. Sales were down from last month but up from last year at this time. Here is an excerpt …
Homes in California were slightly more affordable in Q3 of 2016 compared with Q3 of 2015.
Median price for a single family home in California - $515.940
Minimum annual income needed to make a monthly payment of $2,510, including principal interest and …
First time home buyers were asked about their home buying process and their lending experience. From this report from JD Powers on US Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Survey first time home buyers stated the following:
41% of first time home buyers …
Most homeowners know it is important to keep a home clean, bright and free from clutter while it is on the market for sale. But sometimes taking the extra step to stage a home can make a difference in how a …
Baby boomers are 77 million in numbers and are expected to continue to play a major part in the housing market for years to come. New home builders are paying close attention to what they want in their homes.
What are buyers …
Fallbrook, located in North County Inland San Diego is about as far north as you’re going to get in North County Inland. Fallbrook is east of Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, north of Bonsall, west of Rainbow and south of 
Temecula. Fallbrook has …
