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Market Forecasts

Historical real estate market forecasts for the Yuba City and Yuba-Sutter area, written by Lloyd Leighton during the 2007–2009 market cycle.

November 24, 2009Bullish

Real Estate Market Forecast for 2009 and 2010

Market activity is up, inventory is down, and Yuba City home prices appear to have bottomed in February 2009. Lloyd turns more bullish as positive factors begin to outweigh the negative.

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December 4, 2008Cautiously Bullish

Real Estate Market Forecast

Inventory has dropped from 500+ to ~260 homes. Closed sales have more than doubled year-over-year. Prices are still falling but declining prices are bringing more buyers to market.

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October 23, 2007Bearish

Real Estate Market Forecast

Prices are likely to continue falling in the near term. An 11.2-month supply of homes in Yuba City. The market will turn when lower vacancies, higher rents, and lower prices converge.

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September 5, 2007Bearish

Real Estate Market Forecast

An 8.7-month supply of homes in Yuba City. Sub-prime problems persist, credit standards are tightening, and buyers continue to choose renting over purchasing.

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