Housing Matters Podcast

Join C.A.R. economists as they break down the Fed's latest rate decision, market volatility and where California housing affordability stands. They also look at why sentiments of consumers and business leaders may not necessarily align with current economic growth pace right now.

Join C.A.R. economists as they share the 2027 California housing market forecast, including what to expect for home sales, prices, mortgage rates, and housing supply.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists discuss the latest Fed's policy rate hike and whether more increases could be ahead. They also examine the ongoing rising mortgage rate trend, persistent inflation, resilient consumer spending, and why homeownership remains a priority for many people, especially younger generations.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists break down how buyers and sellers are adapting to today’s shifting housing market. As the job market maintains its “low hire, low fire” stasis while mortgage rates remain elevated, buyers and sellers continue to face challenges but still find ways to achieve their American Dreams.

In this episode, C.A.R. economists take a closer look at the latest factors shaping the interest rate outlook. Rising national debt and increased Treasury buybacks could influence rates over the long run, while softer macroeconomic fundamentals may affect the lending environment in the near term. The discussion also explores how these evolving developments could shape California’s housing market in the months ahead.

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.