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Southern California Real Estate Market Leading Nation in Cool Down
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by The CE Shop Team

According to a report from the California Association of REALTORS®, home sales and prices have dropped dramatically for the first time in years.

California Legislators Want to Help First-Time Homebuyers
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by The CE Shop Team

Lawmakers in the state are working to create a billion-dollar fund that would loan first-time homebuyers money for a down payment on a home.

Lawmakers in California Want to Stop Investors from Driving Up Home Prices
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by The CE Shop Team

Investors big and small have been dominating the single-family home market during the pandemic, driving up home prices in key California cities.

Northern California Housing Boom Spurs Mega-Region Development
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by The CE Shop Team

A multi-year long study from prominent California universities found the cause and effect of massive migrations to Northern California. 

Career Longevity Tips for Real Estate Agents in California
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by The CE Shop Team

How do you achieve long-term success? What strategies and mindsets does it take to be successful? Let’s find out how to create career longevity in real estate. 

Disney Is Developing a Residential Community in California
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by The CE Shop Team

Disney recently announced development plans for Storyliving, a new master-planned residential community in Coachella Valley’s Rancho Mirage, California. 

The Great Resignation’s Effect on California Real Estate
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by The CE Shop Team

The Great Resignation’s impact is far-reaching and hitting close to home — literally. This loss of jobs will continue to delay home construction in California.

Finding Your Niche: California’s Vacation Home Market
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by The CE Shop Team

Vacation homes in California are still in high demand, and entering this niche within the real estate industry can be lucrative for both you and your business.

Sunburns or Tax Burns: COVID-19 Pushes Retirement for Many
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by The CE Shop Team

Coronavirus is accelerating retirement for baby boomers located in high-taxed states. Their departure is an interesting sign of COVID-19’s lasting influence.

In Line to Take Your Real Estate Exam? You're Not Alone
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by The CE Shop Team

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, test centers across the state shut down. Now, many potential California agents could face a test scheduling backlog.