Building Permits Update: April 2018 June 5, 2018
A brief look at housing permit data for April 2018.
May 2018 Cap-and-Trade Auction Results May 24, 2018
We discuss the results of the May 2018 cap-and-trade auction.
2018-19 May Revision: Property Tax Estimates May 15, 2018
We discuss a key area of difference between our property tax oultook and the adminstration's: anticipated growth in taxable property values.
Looking at the Early Effects of Federal Tax Changes on Housing May 4, 2018
We look at housing market data from early 2018 for signs of any dramatic shifts that could indicate that recent federal tax changes are impacting California's housing markets.
Bay Area Home Prices Looking a Little Hot May 3, 2018
We look at recent trends in home price growth and find that home prices in several Bay Area counties seem to be getting a little out of line with underlying demand for housing.
Building Permits Update: March 2018 May 3, 2018
A brief look at housing permit data from March 2018.
Voluntary Contribution Tax "Check-Offs" April 17, 2018
This post describes recent tax filers' contributions to Voluntary Contribution Funds.
Tariffs and California Agriculture April 16, 2018
We look at data on California's agricultural exports to China to gauge the potential significance of recent Chinese tariffs on U.S. agriculture.
California Personal Income Grew Faster Than US in 2017 April 5, 2018
We discuss new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis regarding state personal income.
Building Permits Update: February 2018 April 2, 2018
A brief look at housing permit data from February 2018.