Housing Study Sees the Same in 2019 and 2020

Housing Study Sees the Same in 2019 and 2020

“We’re predicting a fairly healthy year for the remainder of 2019” Metrostudy But the report from MetroStudy and Zonda also says… “As time goes on we do predict a recession and job losses beginning at the latter part of 2021 and going into 2022.” Other key...
Popular: Outdoor Cooking and Doorless Showers

Popular: Outdoor Cooking and Doorless Showers

That’s according to the Home Design Trends Survey conducted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The quarterly study found the increase in these features for kitchen and bathroom projects continues to grow. The survey also found: Kitchen sizes continue...
Garages Add 12% to Home Values Nationwide

Garages Add 12% to Home Values Nationwide

Chicago homes with garages sell for an estimated 38% more than comparable homes without them, according to a new analysis from Redfin. Have a garage adds more than $47,000 on the sale price of a typical Chicago home. Nationwide, homes with garages sell for $23,211...
California New Housing Bill is Dead, for Now

California New Housing Bill is Dead, for Now

The controversial housing bill known as SB 50 in California has been pushed off to next year. The ‘New Housing” bill that called for sweeping changes to California’s zoning rules is dead for the year. Advocates say it’s a major setback for an ambitious...
April 2019’s Hottest Housing Markets

April 2019’s Hottest Housing Markets

…and Sacramento’s in the Top 5 As a group, Realtor.com’s Hottest Markets received more website views per property compared to the national average. In terms of supply, these markets are seeing inventory move 14 to 30 days more quickly than the typical property in the...
California Homes become More Affordable in 2019

California Homes become More Affordable in 2019

More Californians could afford to purchase a home in the first quarter of 2019. Lower mortgage rates and cooler seasonal home prices combined with higher income levels, which improved California housing affordability, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS reported....