June 19, 2018
California’s Unemployment Rate Maintains Record Low in May
California continued to create jobs in May, with the unemployment rate remaining at an all-time row. Pacific Union Chief Economist Selma Hepp offers her perspective on the latest employment trends in California, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.
June 12, 2018
The Bay Area’s Median Home Price Climbs to $1 Million in May
The Bay Area’s median home price reached $1 million in May, a 17 percent year-over-year increase, with Silicon Valley continuing to post 30 percent appreciation. Homes sales activity matched last May, with San Francisco showing the strongest gain, up by 7 percent year over year. Napa County sales were slower than last year. Higher-priced sales rose up by about 30 percent.
June 5, 2018
Where Will Mortgage Rates Land?
Executive Summary: Thirty-year, fixed-rate mortgages in 2018 have been rising at the fastest pace in 50 years and reached 4.66 percent for the week ended May 24 before dropping to 4.56 percent this week. However, mortgage rates did not increase proportionally to the federal funds rate determined by the Federal Reserve because they are determined by longer-term economic factors beyond solely the influence of central banks and monetary policy. Read full article: https://blog.pacificunion.com/where-will-mortgage-rates-land/
May 29, 2018
Real Estate Roundup: U.S. Homes Are Selling Faster Than Ever This Spring
PERSISTENT INVENTORY CONSTRAINTS SUPPRESS APRIL U.S. HOME SALES Both homebuyer demand and tight inventory conditions continued in April, holding back sales and causing properties to fly off the market.
May 29, 2018
Pacific Union Wishes You a Happy Memorial Day 2018
Happy Memorial Day from Pacific Union! We salute and thank all those who sacrificed their lives for America, as well everyone who currently serves or has served in our country’s military. We hope your long weekend is a safe and enjoyable one. We will return tomorrow with the latest news and exclusive analyses of California real estate markets, so please check back!
May 22, 2018
California Delivers Record Setting Unemployment in April
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • California’s overall unemployment rate fell to a new record low in April of 4.2 percent • Since January, nearly 100,000 new jobs were created in the Golden State, led by 10,000 new jobs in construction • The Bay Area’s unemployment continued to fall in April with San Francisco and San Mateo counties delivering the lowest rates in the region of 2.1 percent • Los Angeles’ unemployment fell to 4.4 percent, which is another record setting low for the region • Since 2010, nearly 3 million new jobs have been created in California Read the full article: https://blog.pacificunion.com/california-delivers-record-setting-unemployment-in-april/
May 8, 2018
100 Year Anniversary of the Women's Dipsea Hike
The Women’s Dipsea Hike, held April 21, 1918, was the first cross-country sporting event in the United States organized exclusively for women. To honor its centennial anniversary, on April 21, 2018 at 9:00 am, 500 participants will run or hike from Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, California to Stinson Beach, a national park site within Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
May 8, 2018
Best of Marin 2018: Beauty, Health & Wellness
As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And in Marin, beauty, health and wellness are in the hands of the professionals working hard to make you look and feel your best. There are those ready to help primp you for a gala, massage away the stress and guide you through meditation. Behind all of the stares that you’ll attract, there are curiosities about who helped you reach the top of the world.
May 8, 2018
Ross Garden Tour
2018 marks the 20th biennial Ross Garden Tour. We hope you’ll enjoy the four lovely properties on this year’s tour, as well as a delicious boxed lunch compliments of Woodlands Market. We thank you sincerely for supporting the Ross Garden Tour and the many children at Ross School.
May 8, 2018
Best of Marin 2018: Food & Drink
Along with gorgeous scenery, a cool vibe and plenty of performing arts, Marin has drawn some of the most revered chefs around to make their culinary magic here. From casual cafés, to micro-breweries to innovative gourmet dining with a view, this place is the envy of many a foodie.
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