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Here's What's Happening In The Market, Here’s What This Means For You

Jamie Dimon Is As Pessimistic As Ever
The inflationary pressures he sees in the near future haven’t suddenly disappeared.

CRE Sentiment Makes a Surprising Turn
Significantly, respondents believe capital will start flowing more easily in the year ahead.

It Takes $349,200 Income To Buy An Orange County Home, 3.5 Times The US Salary
This mortgage-qualifying standard grew by $99,200, or 40%, since 2022's first quarter.
For US Renters, The Chance Of Owning A Home Is Going From Bad To Worse
With inflation heating up again, the Federal Reserve is in no position to consider lowering interest rates. 

As Job Growth In California Falls Back, Unemployment Rate Remains Highest In The Country
In California, there were 140 unemployed workers for every 100 job openings in March.

More Baby Boomers Find They Enjoy Renting
They prefer to avoid the financial responsibilities and stresses associated with homeownership.

Business Economists Have Higher Inflation Expectations
The NABE survey also shows that 90% of the respondents still expect a soft landing this year.

Multifamily Retains Appeal Despite Some Bumpiness
As institutional investors prepare to leave the sidelines, apartments are at the top of their lists.

How Real Estate Became Hooked On Interest Rate Cuts
It almost seems that the modern real estate industry doesn't know how to transact unless interest rates are falling or historically low.
Signs We Are In a Rolling Recession
There are indicators of slowing employment growth in interest rate-sensitive industries.
Single-Family Rents Post First Annual Decrease in 14 Years
But the market is bolstered by frustrated homebuyers seeking rental alternatives.
Fed Household Survey Finds That Inflation Remains a Challenge
Overall, the report shows that financial well-being was nearly unchanged from 2022.
Goldman Sachs Says Credit Crunch Risk Remote
There is still resilient credit availability.
Multifamily Transactions Hit Their Lowest Level Since the Pandemic
Interest rates and economic uncertainty have depressed the level of investment in the asset class.

Goldman Revises Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Goldman Sachs has adjusted its forecast for the Federal Reserve's first rate cut, pushing it from July to September.

Orange County

10
Closed Sales Last Week
29
Closed Sales - Average Days on Market
$2,150,800
Closed Sales - Average Sales Price
4
Transactions Sold At or Above Asking Price
5
Financed Transactions Last Week
5
All Cash Transactions Last Week
10
2-4 Unit Transactions Last Week
0
5+ Unit Transactions Last Week
17
New Listings Last Week
7
Months of Inventory
240
Total Number of Active Listings
$801,664,040
Active Listings, Dollar Volume
13
Active Under Contract Last Week
0
Pending Listings Last Week
1
Expired Listings Last Week

Orange County Closed Sales - MikeLembeck.com


Avg. Cap Rate: 4.44%
Avg. Gross Rent Multiplier: 14.74

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Southern California

9
Closed Sales Last Week
50
Closed Sales - Average Days on Market
$1,621,889
Closed Sales - Average Sales Price
4
Transactions Sold At or Above Asking Price
6
Financed Transactions Last Week
3
All Cash Transactions Last Week
6
2-4 Unit Transactions Last Week
3
5+ Unit Transactions Last Week
8
New Listings Last Week
11
Months of Inventory
157
Total Number of Active Listings
$445,076,381
Active Listings, Dollar Volume
0
Active Under Contract Last Week
2
Pending Listings Last Week
0
Expired Listings Last Week

Orange County Closed Sales - MikeLembeck.com


Avg. Cap Rate: 4.63%
Avg. Gross Rent Multiplier: 14.16

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