In this episode, C.A.R. economists unpack whether California’s housing market is finally gaining momentum, discuss the potential risks for the rest of the year, and how new federal housing legislation may shape the road ahead.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists discuss the first half of 2026 and what the housing market tells us so far. While elevated rates and inflation remain a challenge, steady job growth, easing economic uncertainty, and improving homeownership sentiment offer encouraging signs for the rest of the year.

Join C.A.R. economists as they discuss how the strong job gains, steady consumer spending, and rising inflation are presenting challenges for the housing market’s recovery. They also provide insights on what directions mortgage rates and insurance premiums will trend in the second half of 2026 and how they could affect the path going forward for the California housing market.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists discuss the momentum gain in the market in April, with home sales improving and median price reaching a new high. Inflation continues to be an issue, however, as job growth exceeded expectations and businesses' confidence started picking up. Will the housing market be able to stay on track for the rest of 2026?

Join C.A.R. economists as they discuss the newly released first quarter's economic and affordability reports. In this episode, we also break down what the Fed’s pause means for buyers, the headwinds in the housing market, and a closer look at affordability by ethnicity.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists walk through the March 2026 housing market update and examine how global events are influencing prices, buyer demand, and confidence across the economy.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists examine the escalating conflict in the Middle East, its impact on global oil supply, and the implications the war has on inflation, mortgage rates, and the housing market. We also break down the February 2026 home sales data, the latest update on inflation, and the Fed’s March rate decision.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists unpack the crosscurrent shaping the 2026 economy, from a labor market that added 130,000 jobs in January to a slowdown in retail sales as consumers pulled back at the end of 2025. They also explore how moderating prices, rising inventory, and slowing population growth could affect the housing market in the months ahead.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists break down the 2025 housing market report card, examining December home sales, prices, and inventory trends across California. They also provide insights on the implications of the latest macroeconomic indicators and discuss the potential risks and opportunities facing the housing market in 2026.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists breakdown the Fed's latest rate cut and why policymakers are signaling only one cut in 2026. We discuss the cooling job growth, flat retail sales, and what a rising California home sales with flat prices means for the year ahead.