Where We Are Now
U.S. Jobs Report Suggests Interest-Rate Hike but Also Wage...
Pacific Union Chief Economist Selma Hepp takes a look at today's U.S. jobs report and...December 2, 2016
What's Happening
Bay Area Home Price Gains Should Far Outpace Sales...
The Western U.S. is projected to lead the country for home price gains next year,...December 1, 2016
Where We Are Now
Monthly U.S. Job Gains Solid but Do Not Reveal...
Pacific Union Chief Economist Selma Hepp weighs in on the just-released August U.S. employment numbers.September 2, 2016
Where We Are Now
A Tale of Two Economies: The U.S. and California
Pacific Union Chief Economist and Vice President of Business Intelligence Selma Hepp weighs in on...June 17, 2016
What's Happening
U.S. Home Sales to See Modest Growth in 2016,...
A strong job market helped propel the U.S. housing market to its best year since...December 1, 2015
What's Happening
Economists: Low Interest Rates Will Linger Longer
Hoping for a new home? Experts say interest rates will remain low for many months...October 7, 2015
What's Happening
2015 Starts With a Welcome Surprise in Mortgage Rates
One year ago, economists predicted that mortgage rates would top 5 percent by the start...January 14, 2015
Market Snapshot
Mortgage Rates a Hot Topic as New Year Begins
The final days of 2013 saw a flurry of real estate news involving interest rates...January 2, 2014
What's Happening
Real Estate Roundup: Half of California Buyers Pay More...
Recent news of interest to homebuyers, home sellers, and the home-curious includes a survey that...November 4, 2013