Market News
October 9, 2017
September U.S. Jobs Report Offers Continued Optimism Despite Conflicting Numbers
While U.S. employment numbers fell for the first time in seven years, the decline was anticipated due to the notable impacts of Hurricanes…
September 29, 2017
Kitchen Renovations Offer Homeowners the Largest Returns
• Nationwide, a complete kitchen renovation nets a return on investment of 62 percent when a home is sold. • In the San Francisco and…
September 27, 2017
The Bay Area’s Economy Grew at the Strongest Rate in the Nation in 2016
At 5.2 percent, the Bay Area’s¹ gross domestic product (GDP) grew at the fastest rate in the nation and among California metropolitan areas…
September 19, 2017
August Was a Mixed Month for Job Creation in California
Following incredible job growth in July, which was revised upward to 84,500 positions, the August data release from the California Employment…
August 24, 2017
Annual Home Price Growth Recorded in 9 of 10 U.S. Metro Areas
• Nationwide, the median single-family home price grew by 6.2 percent year over year in the second quarter to reach a new peak of more than…
August 14, 2017
Your Market Quarter Updates for Marin County - Q2 2017
Marin County homebuyers once again showed signs of renewed enthusiasm in the second quarter, particularly for homes priced above $2 million. Demand…
August 1, 2017
Bay Area Home Sellers Are Still Raking in the Nation’s Largest Profits
U.S. homeowners who sold in the second quarter realized average returns of 26 percent since the time of purchase, which translates to…
July 24, 2017
California Job Growth Slows in June, but the Bay Area Comes Out Ahead of Other Metro Areas
California’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in June at 4.7 percent according to the state Employment Development Department, the same…
May 22, 2017
Pacific Union CEO Mark A. McLaughlin’s Top Four Time-Management Tips
At a recent company meeting, I was asked by our firm’s real estate professionals to offer insight into how I manage my time. While the…