Get the California Vibe in Your Next Flip
California is all about living the good life. People are laid back, homes are designed to create a feeling of luxury and relaxation, and the “vibe” is something unlike anywhere else. You don’t have to own a penthouse to have your home dripping with California style. Any home, even a fixer-upper that you’re flipping, can […]
California Wildfires: Impact on Housing Market
California was recently hit by horrific wildfires in both the north and south. The Camp Fire in Northern California took more than two weeks to fully contain and proved to be the state’s deadliest fire ever. At least 85 people were killed in the city of Paradise. Almost 19,000 buildings – primarily homes – were […]
How Will Rent Control Impact Home Buyer Behavior in California
In the lead up to the midterm elections, there has been a lot of heated debate about California rent control. Since 1995, a state law called the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act has restricted the ability of cities to set their own rent control policies. This is part of why rent and home prices are extremely […]
Why Are Sellers Reducing Home Prices in California?
A few different shifts are afoot in the national housing market, and those shifts are leading some forecasters to say that the housing market is “softening,” which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Let’s take a close look at the numbers and some of the biggest trends affecting the housing market right now to get a […]
13 of the Nation’s Most Profitable Housing Markets Located in California
It is a great time to be selling a house. According to new statistics out of ATTOM Data Solutions, the average seller in the fourth quarter of 2017 enjoyed a home price gain of $54,000, which marks more than a ten-year high. (In the fourth quarter of 2016, the average realized home price gain was […]
California Real Estate: What to Expect in 2017
As we head into 2017, many fix and flip investors are wondering what to expect with the California real estate market. It recent years, the state has performed well from a house flipping investment stand point with house prices and sales continuing to rise. The biggest issue investors have faced is the lack of inventory […]
2015 California Real Estate Market Recap
In June, the California Association of Realtors put out a report that compiles data from the last several years up through the first half of this year. The report uses the data to forecast the state of the California housing market through 2016, and the numbers look great. Based on the data gathered, there is […]