California Economy and Taxes
 



Home Sales Update: August 2021 September 24, 2021

The state recorded 37,275 home sales in August, slightly above the recent average for the month.


Home Prices Update: August 2021 September 23, 2021

California home prices are up 21.7 percent over 12 months, although the rate of growth slowed in August.


August 2021 Jobs Report September 17, 2021

California employers added 104,300 net new jobs in August, a strong showing despite the national slowdown.


U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2021 September 17, 2021

U.S. retail sales (seasonally adjusted) grew 0.7 percent from July to August. Retail sales remain elevated due to dramatic growth in January and March. 


Building Permits Update: July 2021 September 7, 2021

California builders recorded 9,676 permits in July, 5 percent above the same month in 2020.


Income Tax Withholding Tracker: August 1 - August 27 September 7, 2021

California income tax withholding remained very strong in August, coming in nearly 20 percent above August 2020.


Home Sales Update: July 2021 August 25, 2021

The pace of home sales in California continued to moderate in July, with 38,389 sales recorded.


Home Prices Update: July 2021 August 25, 2021

California home prices continued to soar in July and are now up 21.2 percent over the past 12 months.


July 2021 Jobs Report August 20, 2021

California employers created an estimated 114,400 net jobs in July, the biggest gain since February.


How Long Do Firms Take from Founding to IPO? August 18, 2021

It's most common for a larger firm to go public 8 to 10 years from its founding date.


U.S. Retail Sales Update: July 2021 August 17, 2021

U.S. retail sales (seasonally adjusted) fell 1.1 percent from June to July. Retail sales remain elevated due to dramatic growth in January and March. 


California New Business Creation: July 2021 August 9, 2021

New business creation slowed in July, but still remained above the typical level for the month.


Building Permits Update: June 2021 August 5, 2021

California builders recorded 10,685 housing permits in June, a so-so number for what is typically the biggest month of the year. 


Home Prices Update: June 2021 July 28, 2021

The California home price surge continues to accelerate: up 2.8 percent in June and 18.7 percent over 12 months.


Home Sales Update: June 2021 July 28, 2021

California homes continue to sell briskly, with monthly sales breaking 40,000 in June.