Archive for the 'California Love' Category

Las Vegas looks to California for home sales demand – 1 out of 3 investment property buyers in Las Vegas came from California. A repeat trend from the mania days although home prices are now down 63 percent from the peak reached 5 years ago.


What would it look like if you were able to see the entire shadow inventory for Beverly Hills with actual loan balances? The myth that foreclosures only occur in poor neighborhoods.


Chasing the market lower syndrome or how to lose $176,000 in seven months – Case Shiller hits a new post-bubble bottom – Finding the bottom in home prices in California. Woodland Hills has 483 properties in the shadow inventory while 200 non-distressed properties are for sale.


The oxymoron of Southern California real estate – Two of the most affordable counties in the state are here in Southern California? Acknowledging that household income is the most important driver in stable housing markets. Two lost decades in home prices.


Mark to fantasy model of real estate accounting. California property assessments down only 4 percent from peak but home values are down by 37 percent. FHA default rates surge.


Manic California – state budget gets worse with projected deficit of $20 billion on the books again. Aging population fastest growing segment in next decade. Disturbing trend of replacing smoking with a double latte.


The manic real estate pricing in Huntington Beach – When dropping prices by $2,950,000 and rising prices by $1,950,000 on the same home is a tactic to sell. The disconnect between household incomes and home values.


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