Esmael Adibi

That's a huge revision. The economy of the Inland Empire is much stronger than they were originally reporting.

That's a huge revision. The economy of the Inland Empire is much stronger than they were originally reporting.

If it stays at this level for about six months or so, you will see the prices of other products read more

If it stays at this level for about six months or so, you will see the prices of other products and services increase.

Right now, as long as the prices are steady and people have their jobs, I think they will do what read more

Right now, as long as the prices are steady and people have their jobs, I think they will do what is needed to make their payments and avoid the foreclosure process.

The major components of inflation for us are energy costs and housing costs and medical costs, and I don't see read more

The major components of inflation for us are energy costs and housing costs and medical costs, and I don't see any major break in any of these. I wouldn't be surprised to see still 3.5 percent to 4 percent CPI for us for this year.

Real estate is a big concern, and we're going to have to watch it carefully.

Real estate is a big concern, and we're going to have to watch it carefully.