Archive for December, 2010

Real Homes of Genius – Beverly Hills tipping point? A home in the 90210 for $500,000? Beverly Hills foreclosure selling for $512,000.


Looking into the crystal ball of California real and the 2011 market – 5 charts examining the future of California housing and real estate. Case Shiller Los Angeles tiered home price index, nonfarm employment, unemployment benefits, and total market inventory.


Rent or buy conundrum – Renting a home in Pasadena versus purchasing real estate – Market analysis of a California housing bubble city. Purchase a home for $640,000 or rent a similar home for $2,100.


Rethinking California homeownership – Why 2011 is not the time to buy a home in California. FHA domination of mortgage market, price to rent variables out of sync, and unstable economy.


The Orange Housing Bubble – Orange County still largely in a housing bubble. 5 charts looking at income, employment, and housing costs. A $100,000 county wide price drop and prices are still inflated.


Welcome to the United States of Foreclosures – California lists 99,000 foreclosures for sale on the MLS but 372,000 homes are active in the foreclosure process. A startling look at SoCal and $500,000+ foreclosures on a map.


Leading indicators in prime Southern California cities show real estate weakness ahead in 2011. Condo market collapses in prime markets. Culver City condo flood and those still asking for nearly half a million for an 800 square foot home.


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