Orange County Housing Market Forecast & Trends 2024

Orange County Housing Market Forecast & Trends 2024

Nestled in the heart of Southern California, Orange County is renowned for its beautiful beaches, diverse communities, and thriving economy. As one of the most sought-after destinations for both residents and tourists,... Read more »
Fannie Mae economists offer housing market outlook, potential timeline for interest rate cuts

Fannie Mae economists offer housing market outlook, potential timeline for interest rate cuts

Kim: Fannie Mae removed its explicit call for a recession in 2024 and now expects “below-trend growth.” At this point, how high is the risk for a recession? Duncan: It was more... Read more »
Opinion: Why is housing unaffordable in L.A.? Here’s the sorry history

Opinion: Why is housing unaffordable in L.A.? Here’s the sorry history

The high cost of housing is driving Southern California’s biggest challenges. Income is not keeping pace with housing costs. It hasn’t for at least two generations, and the problem of unaffordable shelter... Read more »
Housing demand rises as inventory falls

Housing demand rises as inventory falls

Housing demand is up and it’s time to track the spring housing data and see what the selling season will bring. As I always stress, we are working from the lowest bar... Read more »
How carpenters broke a logjam over housing in California

How carpenters broke a logjam over housing in California

Every few months over the last two years, a sea of California carpenters has clogged the state Capitol to voice their support of high-profile housing legislation, their yellow and orange vests, hard... Read more »
Detroit Housing Market Overtakes Miami in Annual Price Gain

Detroit Housing Market Overtakes Miami in Annual Price Gain

Home prices across the nation are on a remarkable upward trajectory, showcasing a robust growth of 5.2% year over year in November 2023, according to the latest report from analytics company CoreLogic.... Read more »
Hamptons La Dune mansion once listed for 0 million sells at auction

Hamptons La Dune mansion once listed for $150 million sells at auction

A Hamptons estate that once listed for $150 million before falling into bankruptcy was sold at auction Wednesday for $88.5 million. The four-acre estate in Southampton, New York, known as La Dune,... Read more »
New Orleans Housing Market Trends and Forecast for 2024

New Orleans Housing Market Trends and Forecast for 2024

The housing market is cooling throughout the country, including in New Orleans. Buyers are backing out because of the high-interest rates. When someone talks about New Orleans, the odds are equally good... Read more »

Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees

A large portion of Florida’s economy relies on tourism, especially as major Orlando-area theme parks including Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World. But the parks — which employ an estimated 110,000... Read more »
FHLBank San Francisco Launches  Million Tribal Nations Program to Spur Affordable Housing Development for Native American Communities

FHLBank San Francisco Launches $1 Million Tribal Nations Program to Spur Affordable Housing Development for Native American Communities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today announced the launch of a new $1 million Tribal Nations Program that provides critically necessary infrastructure funding grants... Read more »