Housing affordability crisis is nationwide
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Californians are not the only ones confronted with a housing affordability crisis. According to ATTOM Data Solutions, U.S. housing affordability dropped to a 10-year low in the third quarter to its least affordable level since Q3 2008. Nationwide, the Q3 2018 home affordability index of 92 was down from 95 in the previous quarter and 102 in Q3 2017.
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The market is changing, but it's not cataclysmic
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
California has come a long way since the housing market hit bottom in 2008. By February 2009, REO sales comprised 60 percent of all home sales, equity sales 30 percent and short sales 10 percent, according to California Association of Realtors senior vice president and chief economist Leslie Appleton-Young. The keynote speaker at the annual Silicon Valley Association of Realtors Economic Seminar & General Membership Meeting held this month, Appleton-Young said today's market is the reverse – equity sales comprise 98 percent and REOs just 1 percent.
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Gen Z saving early, aspires for homeownership by age 25
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Much has been said about millennials and their wants and needs in the housing market, but Generation Z (ages 18-24) appears to already be planning for homeownership more than other generations. A realtor.com survey found this upcoming generation is twice more likely than previous generations to be saving or plan to save for a home by age 25. In fact, two of five aim to become homeowners by that age.
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First-time buyers still struggling, single females a force in the market
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
First-time buyers still struggling, single females a force in the market
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Realtors discuss top issues facing real estate
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Housing affordability, disruptive technology and rising interest rates were some of the issues named most likely to affect the real estate industry in a panel session at the Nov. 2-5 National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo in Boston. Data security was another issue of concern also discussed at the conference.
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Realtors forecast nationwide home sales will stabilize, price growth will continue in 2019
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Consumers should expect home sales to flatten and home prices to continue to increase, though at a slower pace, according to a 2019 housing and economic forecast presented at the 2018 National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo held in Boston early this month.
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California housing affordability improves slightly in third quarter
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
More Californians could afford to purchase a home in the third quarter as flat home prices and stable interest rates combined to improve California housing affordability, according to the latest California Association of Realtors report.
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Protect Yourself and Your Home from Wildfire Smoke
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Many families have been impacted by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires, as firefighters struggle to contain them. The Camp fire, which has been proclaimed the most destructive fire in California history, has already claimed over 40 lives and that number is expected to rise. More than 6,400 homes have been destroyed. The fires are affecting Bay Area residents who, due to the smoke from the fires, have been under air quality alerts for the past week.
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Article Archive:
| 11/14/2018 |
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Protect Yourself and Your Home from Wildfire Smoke |
| 11/07/2018 |
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Realtors raise over $16,000 for charity in October |
| 11/07/2018 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors earn diamond award for global achievement |
| 10/31/2018 |
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Some don't mind purchasing haunted home, if offered incentives |
| 10/31/2018 |
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2018-2019 leadership of Chinese American real estate group installed |
| 10/24/2018 |
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Survey: Three out of four people believe they have good neighbors |
| 10/24/2018 |
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It's official: California's housing market experiencing shift |
| 10/17/2018 |
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Realtor officials forecast weaker housing market in 2019 |
| 10/10/2018 |
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SVLG head discusses traffic, housing, Google with Realtors |
| 10/10/2018 |
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SILVAR Leadership Workshop strengthens Realtor leadership skills |
| 10/03/2018 |
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Record high Americans believe now is good time to sell, but mortgage process worries buyers |
| 09/26/2018 |
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Know rules, timeline when doing a 1031 exchange |
| 09/26/2018 |
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Realtors share safety tips for sellers |
| 09/19/2018 |
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High home prices take toll on demand |
| 09/19/2018 |
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Realtors train in self-defense |
| 09/12/2018 |
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SILVAR brings together diverse leaders in real estate |
| 09/12/2018 |
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Practice the 10-second rule for safety |
| 09/05/2018 |
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Realtors share tips for securing your home |
| 07/18/2018 |
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Realtors learn ways to keep private information secure |
| 07/18/2018 |
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Homes with summer amenities appeal to buyers |
| 07/11/2018 |
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HOME survey finds housing and economic outlook steady in 2018 Q2 |
| 07/11/2018 |
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Mind the (generation) gap |
| 07/04/2018 |
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Realtors receive updates from C.A.R. representative |
| 07/04/2018 |
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Why people want to leave, buy, sell homes in the Bay Area |
| 06/27/2018 |
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Hunger widespread in Silicon Valley, according to local non-profits |
| 06/27/2018 |
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California median home price sets new record in May |
| 06/20/2018 |
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Realtors urge Congress to reform and extend flood insurance program yet again |
| 06/20/2018 |
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Realtors learn not all Chinese are the same |
| 06/13/2018 |
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Santa Clara County sees some gain in inventory as home prices continue to rise |
| 06/13/2018 |
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Outdoor remodeling projects offer financial value, satisfaction for owners |
| 06/06/2018 |
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Homeowners urged to save the bees |
| 06/06/2018 |
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Realtors share benefits of homeownership |
| 05/30/2018 |
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Planting trees requires much thought, research and planning |
| 05/30/2018 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors award scholarships to 18 high school seniors |
| 05/24/2018 |
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Spring home buying season starts off with mixed results |
| 05/24/2018 |
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Realtors travel to D.C. to advance policy issues |
| 05/16/2018 |
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Housing affordability improves in some counties due to strong wage growth |
| 05/16/2018 |
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Take time to review earthquake safety measures |
| 05/09/2018 |
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Realtors take issues direct to legislators |
| 05/09/2018 |
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Gov. Brown addresses California Realtors in Sacramento |
| 05/02/2018 |
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More consumers leaning toward sustainability, according to Realtors |
| 05/02/2018 |
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Fewer households can afford the current housing inventory |
| 04/25/2018 |
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FutureTech 2018 brings Realtors and technology together |
| 04/25/2018 |
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California March median price reaches eight-month high |
| 04/17/2018 |
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Santa Clara County faces myriad of issues |
| 04/17/2018 |
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Price, interest rate hikes prompt buyers to employ strategies, adjust home search |
| 04/11/2018 |
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Paint companies use scare tactics on homeowners to absolve them from liability |
| 04/11/2018 |
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Realtors complete global real estate designation courses |
| 04/04/2018 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors learn about predictive technology and artificial intelligence |
| 04/04/2018 |
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Fair Housing Act is 50 years old |
| 03/28/2018 |
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National Realtor survey: Consumers more confident about economy, but skeptic about buying a home |
| 03/28/2018 |
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Realtors learn about cannabis law's impact on real estate |
| 03/21/2018 |
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California home sales perk up in February, as do home prices |
| 03/21/2018 |
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Japanese real estate delegation visits Silicon Valley |
| 03/14/2018 |
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Is St. Joseph, patron saint of home sellers, still needed these days? |
| 03/14/2018 |
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Realtors learn about the ‘Trump 2.0 Effect on Silicon Valley' |
| 03/07/2018 |
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Town planning manager updates Realtors on ADUs, historic homes, North 40 |
| 03/07/2018 |
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Home prices in nearly two-thirds of markets at all-time high |
| 02/28/2018 |
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Home improvement projects still tax deductible and can pay off |
| 02/28/2018 |
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Shortage of inventory takes a toll on affordability and January sales |
| 02/21/2018 |
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Real estate professionals invited to join June trade mission to the Philippines |
| 02/21/2018 |
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Year of the Earth Dog - Expect chaos and market volatility |
| 02/14/2018 |
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Housing affordability down slightly, still a hot issue |
| 02/14/2018 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors congratulate 2018 VNARP leadership |
| 02/07/2018 |
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SILVAR member will lead women's Realtor council for second time |
| 01/31/2018 |
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Silicon Valley Realtor group installs 2018 leadership team, presents appreciation awards |
| 01/31/2018 |
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Demand for luxury homes weakened in 2017 |
| 01/24/2018 |
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U.S. is a Goldilocks economy and Silicon Valley is the magic |
| 01/24/2018 |
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Moderate sales in December despite lowest housing inventory |
| 01/17/2018 |
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Silicon Valley Asian real estate group installs 2018 leadership |
| 01/17/2018 |
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High school seniors invited to apply for Realtor foundation scholarships |
| 01/10/2018 |
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Realtors say both millennials and silent generation want walkable communities |
| 01/10/2018 |
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2018 SILVAR president stays positive about real estate |
| 01/03/2018 |
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2018 housing laws seek to alleviate California housing crisis |
| 01/03/2018 |
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FHA to stop insuring mortgages on homes with PACE liens |
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