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.