California dreaming: 20% of ‘emerging’ housing markets in U.S. are in the state
Affordability and appreciation are possible in California. At least in some of the cities listed by the Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Markets report.
Home sales slow in master-planned communities in California
Plus, The One is done (in a couple of ways), home flipping profits tumble, and pocket (also known as secret) listings increase.
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Plus, Fannie Mae will consider rent payments as part of the application process for first-time buyers, affordability plummets to 14-year low, and half of homeowners in Golden State are equity rich.
Irvine Ranch top master-planned community in the state, again
California had five of the top 20-selling master-planned communities in the U.S. Also, the state adds some cities to the million-dollar list, but a few fall off. What makes more sense, buying or renting?
