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Market UpdatesDecember 20, 2019

Year-End 2019 Market Review and 2020 Outlook

Year-end market analysis and outlook for 2020 with anticipated continued market activity.

By Paul Myers

The 2019 Southern California market recovered strongly, with rate cuts from 4.7% to 3.6% driving 4-6% appreciation, stabilized inventory, and improved sales activity. Heading into 2020, I expected steady 3-5% growth with balanced conditions.

2020 Forecast

Appreciation: 3-5% expected Inventory: 4-5 months (balanced) Interest Rates: 3.5-4.0% likely Activity: Steady throughout year

Key Factors

  • Fed rate policy (accommodative)
  • Economic conditions (strong employment)
  • Inventory (stabilized)
  • Affordability (stressed but functional)

Outlook

2020 should be solid, steady market. No explosive appreciation, no correction. Just consistent fundamentals.

This is healthy long-term market condition.

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