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Here’s to 2012: a first tuesday realty forecast

This article looks back on the big topics reported on the first tuesday journal in 2011 and forecasts the state of California’s real estate market and economy for 2012 and the years ahead.


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Feature Articles

Lower home price appreciation in socioeconomic enclaves»

This article comments on the perceived negative effect increased immigration density in neighborhoods has on home value growth within enclaves, and discusses the broader positive impact of migration trends on residential rentals and sales as viewed through the lens of socioeconomics.

Why shouldn’t we hate Wall Street?»

This article disputes the claim that Wall Street is a vital component of a thriving economy and argues the current mortgage lending environment actually stifles the upward mobility of the middle class.

Sticky prices, tricky situation»

This article examines the myriad causes and consequences of the current sticky pricing situation in this Lesser Depression.

The Top 30 Brokers in CA by Number Employed: 2011»

This market chart presents 2011′s successes in the world of real estate: the thirty brokers who employ the largest number of agents.

Migratory lockdown: underwater homeowners confined»

This article explains the effect of negative equity on homeowner mobility, identifies the factor which influence migration and advises how brokers and agents can counsel homeowners considering relocating under the conditions of this Lesser Depression.

Why real estate won’t save us this time»

This article lists the top nine reasons why housing will not lead the U.S. economy into recovery and critiques the misconception that housing is an economic driver capable of rescuing a failing economy.

The due-on time bomb»

This article warns of the impending era of due-on-sale enforcement that will befall the real estate market in the approaching age of rising interest rates.

Features

Featured Market Chart

Tiered Housing Prices in San Francisco


High-, low-, and mid-tier property prices in San Francisco, CA.


first tuesday Market Charts are updated monthly, with up-to-date information and predictions about the course of the California real estate market.

Market Factors Market Factors

The 27 factors which shape the California real estate market.

The Votes Are In: It’s time lenders allow investors to leaseback to shortsale sellers»

Readers weigh in on topics affecting the California real estate industry.

Real Estate Myths»

first tuesday responds to common California real estate myths.

February 2012 Letters to the Editor»

Our response to readers’ common real estate questions.

Legislative Gossip»

Stay on top of current pending legislation affecting real estate in 2012!

February 2012 LWs»

A look at the state legislation affecting real estate enacted during the 2011-2012 legislative session, and federal legislation enacted in 2011.

January 2012 RCDs»

A digest of recent court cases affecting real estate.

February 2012 SCW»

Real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

February 2012 Forms»

Request for Homeowner Association Documents. [See first tuesday Form 135]

January Article of the Month: The due-on time bomb»

This article warns of the impending era of due-on-sale enforcement that will befall the real estate market in the approaching age of rising interest rates.

ft Recommended Legislation Change the Law

first tuesday's legislative recommendations for a stable, more vigorous real estate market.