A report from KSBY. "On Friday, at the Central Coast Economic Forecast, Dr. Chris Thornberg, focused on the concept of 'narrative versus reality' and the California economy. The message from Dr. Thornberg to the hundreds of people in attendance —…
A report from the Tahlequah Daily Press in Oklahoma. "The cost of homes in Cherokee County has risen 54% since 2019, knocking many first-time homebuyers out of the market. People moving in from out of state are paying higher than…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Ada County’s median home price last month was $20,000 less than August of 2023. Housing inventory for Ada County was 1,863, which is 21.8% higher than August 2023, and Canyon County’s inventory…
A report from the Bakersfield Californian. "Bakersfield home sales took unexpected and, in some cases, confusing turns in June, leading one longtime observer to call the market unstable. The laws of supply and demand seemed to go unenforced as demand…
It' Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Even if the economy does turn sour, people getting mortgages today are in good financial shape, added Jacob Channel, senior economist at Lending Tree. 'If you are getting approved for a loan…
A report from the Denver Post in Colorado. "A big jump in new listings and a modest increase in closings helped drive up the number of listings available to buyers in metro Denver during the peak home-selling season, according to…
A report from the Star Advertiser. "A bill that seeks to give the counties the power to control short-term rentals — even phase them out— is moving in the state Legislature. Kristin Fagerback, who submitted testimony against SB 2919, said…
A report from Island News in Hawaii. "Oahu's housing market has started to cool down, and there are areas such as the North Shore where prices have dropped dramatically. The Honolulu Board of Realtors tells Island News that single-family homes…
A weekend topic starting with the Real Deal. "Commercial broker Jaret Turkell is ready to rock and roll. Turkell posted a GIF of Minions dancing with the tagline: 'It’s time to PARTYYYYYY!” shortly after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced…
A report from CNBC. "'I think it's painful. I think it's ugly,' Matthew Graham, chief operating officer at Mortgage News Daily, said on CNBC. 'I don't think anybody in my community of mortgage originators would disagree that in many ways,…