Welcome to our March newsletter. This month, we examine how housing affordability in California may affect future demand by looking at housing affordability in relation to price, interest rates, and per capita income. COVID-19 cases continue to decrease after peaking in January. The United States is administering nearly two million vaccinations a day, and projects […]
Welcome to our February newsletter. This month, we cover long-term trends in the United States, considering the ways in which history can inform our future. We also compare the 2020 and 2019 calendar years in our local area, using 2019 as a “normal” year to reflect upon 2020 trends. We don’t want to jinx anything, […]
Welcome to our January newsletter. This month, we cover the state of employment in the United States and the likelihood of meaningful stimulus. We also dive into how the Democratic Party’s majority control over both chambers of Congress and the White House could affect asset prices and interest rates. Most of California (around 98% by […]
Welcome to our December newsletter. This month, we take a look at the ways in which the U.S. housing market has behaved during the pandemic. We do so by examining the Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Index, which tracks property values across 20 different cities and indicates the health of the overall economy. As of December 7, […]
Welcome to our November newsletter. This month, we take a look at the ways in which current U.S. economic conditions are affecting local, state, and national real estate markets. In particular, we examine some crucial economic indicators, such as third-quarter Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) [Note: Real GDP is inflation-adjusted GDP. All references to GDP […]
Welcome to our October newsletter. This month, we discuss the state of the economy, COVID-19, and potential economic stimulus. We will also look at forecasts for the housing market now that we are entering autumn. Overall, the housing market has shown significant price growth over the second quarter, showcasing the strength and stability of residential […]
Welcome to our September newsletter. This month, we discuss the effects of increased single-family home and condo inventory in San Francisco and examine the connection between per capita income and home prices, which can help explain why median prices remain stable despite the supply increases. Over the past few months, the market has flipped from […]
TOP THREES Your Quarterly Newsletter from Generation Real Estate Hi there! Welcome to our new quarterly newsletter from the Generation team at large! Every three months the eight of us are bringing you highlights from the market, our listings, and a neighborhood we love—all in the form of quick and digestible top-3 lists. If […]
Welcome to our August newsletter. This month, we take a look at the conditions of the U.S. and global economies in relation to the local, state, and national real estate markets. In particular, we examine some crucial economic indicators, Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the unemployment rate. Although COVID-19 is still surging through California […]
Welcome to our July newsletter. This month, we take an initial look at the first half of 2020 in the context of the local, state, and national real estate markets. Since March, the pandemic has brought us largely into our homes. Many of us have learned through the last several months that the quality of […]