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May 12, 2025 – By Insurance Business

What is the state of California’s home insurance market?
Experts outline major problems include rising premiums and construction costs

May 12, 2025 – By Pasadena Now

Economic Uncertainty Weighs on California Housing Market as Insurance Costs Surge, Growth Slows
California’s housing market is bracing for a turbulent second quarter, as rising insurance costs, slowing economic growth, and ongoing trade tensions converge to rattle consumer confidence, according to a recent analysis by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

May 11, 2025 – By SFGate

Home Listings Surge to 6-Year High—but Cautious Buyers Hold Back
The spring housing market is in peak bloom, with the number of for-sale homes soaring to a six-year high. However, many buyers burdened by affordability concerns remain on the sidelines.

May 11, 2025 – By Yahoo News

California homeowners accuse insurers of ‘nefarious conspiracy’ to deny them coverage
Here’s what’s behind the lawsuit — and what struggling homeowners across the U.S. can do to stay protected.

May 9, 2025 – By Norada Real Estate Investments

Is the California Housing Market Heading for a Crash or Correction?
Explore the likelihood of a California housing market crash similar to the Great Recession. Get expert insights on rising inventory, affordability issues, and my forecast for the Golden State’s real estate future.

May 9, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

Slower home price gains boost California housing affordability in first-quarter 2025, C.A.R. reports
Decelerating home price growth offset higher mortgage rates to allow more California homebuyers to purchase a home during the first quarter of 2025, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

May 9, 2025 – By HousingWire

Could federal funding support tiny home projects?
San Francisco-based DignityMoves is pushing for broader support on what its founder and CEO Elizabeth Funk calls “interim supportive housing.”

May 9, 2025 – By Norada Real Estate Investments

4 States Facing the Major Housing Market Crash or Correction
California, Illinois, & Florida (NYC area) are at high housing downturn risk due to affordability, foreclosures, & more. Is your area vulnerable? Learn more now.

May 8, 2025 – By Fox News

California home insurance costs likely to continue rising for years to come, says expert panel
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading housing insurance experts gathered in Sacramento last week for a panel discussion around the state’s home insurance crisis hosted by the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE). Among key insights shared by panelists, Stanford University Climate & Energy Policy Director Michael Wara predicted California’s insurance prices will likely continue to rise for the next 10 to 20 years.

May 7, 2025 – By AttomData

Home Equity Dips Slightly During First Quarter But Remains Near Historic Highs
ATTOM’s Q1 2025 U.S. Home Equity Report shows equity-rich rate dips to 46.2%, while seriously underwater homes edge up but remain low.

May 7, 2025 – By C.A.R.

C.A.R. scores significant, early wins on key housing bills ahead of Legislative Day
AB 1157 and AB 647 are now two-year bills, making their passage unlikely in the near future.



May 5, 2025 – By World Property

California Home Sales Dip in March Amid Rising Economic Concerns
California home sales took a step back in March 2025 as growing economic uncertainty and consumer anxiety weighed on the state’s housing market, according to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.).

May 2, 2025 – By CalMatters

California’s homebuyer lotto was hardly a ‘Dream for All’. That doesn’t mean it should end | Opinion
California needs to expand its down payment assistance to keep young families from moving out of state. Yet there’s no new money budgeted.

May 2, 2025 – By SFGate

Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap
Homeownership is receding further out of reach for most Americans as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices stretch the limits of what buyers can afford.

May 1, 2025 – By Newsweek

Phoenix Housing Market Faces ‘Mass Sell-off’ as Home Values Plunge
A sell-off is underway in Phoenix, real estate analyst Nick Gerli has said, as new inventory flooding the market finds no buyers.

April 30, 2025 – By CalMatters

Unprecedented vote shows Dems fractured over housing policy
Two consecutive committee chairs got overruled by their members, signifying a growing rift among California Democrats about housing.

April 30, 2025 – By NBC Los Angeles

Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further, as economic uncertainty roils the housing market
Mortgage rates didn’t move much last week, and neither did homebuyers who are less concerned with rates and more worried about their finances and their jobs.

April 29, 2025 – By Reason

Back to basics
Plus: California zoning bill survives powerful lawmaker’s economic illiteracy, Montana legislators pass simple, sweeping, supply-side housing reforms, and Washington passes rent control.

April 29, 2025 – By KTLA5

‘Starter homes’ cost at least $1 million in over 100 California cities
In more than 230 U.S. cities, including 113 in California, $1 million is only enough for a starter home, according to a new report.

A Zillow analysis found that the typical “starter home” was worth at least $1 million in 233 cities as of March. That’s a sizeable jump from five years ago, when just 85 cities had million-dollar starter homes.

April 28, ,2025 – By EastBay Times

California is next-to-last in homeownership
An average 55% of California residents lived in a home they owned in 2022 through 2024. Only New York, at 53%, had less.

April 28, 2025 – By MSN

The Housing Market Is Shifting—Here’s Where Prices Are Dropping
San Francisco, once the poster child for sky-high real estate, is experiencing a surprising reversal. According to recent Zillow data, the median home price in San Francisco has dropped by nearly 4% compared to last year.

This may not sound huge, but for a city used to relentless price hikes, it’s a seismic shift. Many sellers are lowering asking prices as tech layoffs and remote work reduce demand for downtown living.

April 28, 2025 – By CNBC

Home prices starting to crack: Here’s why
CNBC’s Diana Olick joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the spring housing market. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC P…

April 27, 2025 – By Victorville Daily Press

San Bernardino County home listings asked for more money in March; see current median price here
Here’s a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in San Bernardino County last month.

April 27, 2025 – By Fast Company

California housing market shift: Buyers are gaining power
While national active housing inventory for sale at the end of March 2025 was still 20% below pre-pandemic March 2019 levels, on a year-over-year basis national active listings are up 29% between March 2024 and March 2025. This indicates that homebuyers have gained some leverage in many parts of the country over the past year.

April 21, 2025 – By Calculated Risk Newsletter

California Home Sales Up 4.9% YoY in March; 4th Look at Local Housing Markets
Here a few more local markets prior to the NAR release on Thursday.

April 21, 2025 – By SFGate

A Wave of Fresh Listings Hits the Market—but Mortgage Rates and Tariffs Threaten Spring Buyers
It’s the best time to sell week, but it comes as mortgage rates are on the rise.

April 21, 2025 – By Yahoo

Residents of this California city are outraged by a new 38-home development approved by state law. Here’s why
“I don’t want a cracker box across the street.”

April 21, 2025 – By Asian Journal

How 2025 Tariffs Are Disrupting the Housing Market – What Buyers & Sellers Must Know — Real Estate
What was expected to be the strongest spring homebuying season in years has turned uncertain, as a new round of tariffs introduced by the Trump administration in March ripples through…

April 20, 2025 – By SFGate

Single-Family Home Construction Plunges as Builders Grapple With Higher Costs and Weak Demand
New construction of single-family homes slowed considerably last month, as homebuilders contend with rising costs and muted buyer demand.

April 20, 2025 – By SFGate

Trump Tariffs Could Seriously Dampen Spring Selling Season Amid Brewing Trade War With China
The spring season is in full bloom, and the best time to sell has finally arrived; but homeowners who expected their property to sell in record time and for top dollar are now facing a new hurdle in the form of economic volatility driven by President Donald Trump's trade war.

April 20, 2025 – By Norada Real Estate

Housing Markets With the Biggest Decline in Home Prices Since 2024
Discover the top 10 cities where home prices have crashed since last year! Find out which ZIP codes are seeing the biggest price drops and what’s causing these shifts in the real estate market.

April 20, 2025 – By Vanguard News Group

Op-Ed| California’s Housing Crisis Persists As Other States Find Successful Solutions - Davis Vanguard
California’s housing crisis is not inevitable, and the George W. Bush Institute report suggests that other states and metro areas have successfully produced housing that meets demand, keeps prices in check, and reduces homelessness by allowing multifamily and high-density housing in substantial portions of their urban footprint, reducing lot sizes and parking mandates, reusing underutilized land, embracing innovation, and investing in public schools, transit, walkable downtowns, parks, and vibrant mixed-use communities.

April 19, 2025 – By SFGate

Homebuilders Say Tariffs Will Add Nearly $11,000 in Costs to Each New Home
Homebuilders said that on average, their suppliers have raised their prices by 6.3% in…

April 19, 2025 – By LA Daily News

21 things to know about Southern California’s homebuying history
Record high: $823,000 median sales price in May 2024. Compared to February 2025’s $820,000, we’re $3,000 off the peak.

April 17, 225 – By GO Banking rates

Selling a House in California? These 10 Home Features Are the Most Popular
The California housing market wasn’t in big trouble, but it was in a bit of a slump at the start of 2025. Home sales were already stalling because of both high interest rates and high home prices.

April 17, ,2025 – By KFI AM

Southern California Home Prices Stall Amid Economic Uncertainty | KFI AM 640

April 17, 2025 – By C.A.R.

Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty ease March home sales, C.A.R. reports
/PRNewswire/ -- California home sales dialed back slightly in March as consumers grow increasingly concerned about their financial outlook in the year ahead,…

April 17, 2025 – By RecordNet

These California rental markets are the most competitive in the state
High lease renewal rates and fewer new apartments being built are some of the reasons why California renters are holding tight and staying put

April 17, 2025 – By Newsweek

California home insurance market “collapse” warning issued after lawsuit
The lawsuit arrives as California grapples with a deepening insurance availability crisis.

April 17, 2025 – By My News L.A.

Riverside Housing Dips Despite California Home Prices on the Rise - MyNewsLA.com
Home prices continued to rise across California last month, but sales dipped as consumers grew increasingly concerned about their financial outlook in the year ahead, the California Association of Realtors announced Thursday. Statewide, seasonally adjusted sales numbers fell 2.3% month-to-month, from 283,540 in February to 277,030 in March, but are still up 4.9% compared to […]

April 17, 2025 – By Yahoo News

Southern California home price growth is slowing. Whose market is it now?
Explore the price trends for home sales and rentals in and around Los Angeles.

April 15, 2025 – By Multi-Housing News

What’s the Solution to LA’s Dire Housing Crisis? A Local Expert Weighs In
California’s housing crisis has worsened after recent wildfires and mudslides, displacing tens of thousands in search of shelter.

April 15, 2025 – By Spectrum News

Homeowners weigh rebuilding or selling burned lots
"For Sale" signs are popping up

April 15, 2025 – By KTLA

Average household needs $100K to afford home. Californians need even more: study
According to a new study by Bankrate, the average American household needs a six-figure income to afford a home in 2025 due to elevated mortgage rates and rising costs of home prices.

April 15, 2025 – By Urban Land

Converting Housing from Market-Rate to Deeply Affordable
Existing properties get makeovers to provide sustainable options for vulnerable populations

April 15, 2025 – By Newsweek

Tariffs hit US housing market as construction costs keep rising
Construction prices have climbed for the third straight month in March, the first time this has happened since September 2023.

April 10, 2025 – By Globest

Industrial Demand Catching Up to Supply in Inland Empire
Vacancy rate declines for the first time since 2022 as wave of new construction ebbs.

April 10, 2025 – By PPIC

A Deeper Look at California’s Homeowner Insurance Challenges
In recent years, California has seen rising instability in its home insurance market. This turbulence has exacerbated the state’s well-documented housing affordability challenges. Historically, California’s insurance costs have been low compared to its home values.

April 10, 2025 – By Politico

‘Really bad’ — California braces for a tariff reckoning
A clampdown on international trade could wreak billions of dollars worth of havoc and undercut the state’s commanding position in the global economy.

April 4, 2025 – By HousingWire

Gov. Newsom seeks foreign tariff exemptions for California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he’s working on agreements for his state to be exempt from the retaliatory tariffs.

April 3, 2025 – By Spectrum News

Tariffs on steel set to drive home prices up
Home-developing companies are preparing

April 2, 2025 – By ABC News

New tariffs could raise home prices in California, builders warn
Not all industry leaders believe the impact will be severe, and they don’t see it as a bad thing since it would force domestic production.

March 31, 2025 – By PR Newswire

Center for California Real Estate’s wildfire expert panel shares recovery lessons, innovations for rebuilding Southern California’s communities
/PRNewswire/ -- Paradise, Calif., Mayor Steve Crowder provided firsthand insights on an expert panel discussing wildfire recovery hosted last week by the…

March 31, 2025 – By HousingWire

California housing advocates seek environmental exemptions
California lawmakers are seeking to ease regulatory burdens, including environmental and zoning laws, to spur housing construction.

March 31, 2025 – By Insurance Management

California expands FAIR Plan insurance limits amid escalating wildfire risk and market strain
Lara offers a “short term plan” – can he solve the Golden State’s insurer exodus?

March 30, 2025 – By Times of San Diego

Bill to exempt urban housing from CEQA could turbocharge California construction
The California Environmental Quality Act has been on the books since 1971, but its power as a potential check on development has ebbed and flowed with various court rulings and state legislative sessions.

March 30, 2025 – By HousingWire

No, homeowner delinquency rates aren’t elevated
Homeowners’ delinquency rates are not at record levels; however, multifamily property delinquency rates are currently rising significantly.

March 29, 2025 – By Valley News

Inland Empire becoming top competitive rental market in the U.S.
A recent news release from Rent Cafe shows after study the Inland Empire is now California’s fastest-rising competitive rental market, meaning it has become significantly more challenging for renters to find an apartment at the start of 2025 over the span of just one year.Rent Cafe’s Rental Comp

March 29, 2025 – By Fortune

The housing market now has more ‘downside risks’: layoffs from DOGE and the trade war
A week of back-to-back housing data revealed a tiny boost in sales and modest improvement where home prices and mortgage rates are concerned. But don’t be fooled, housing is still unaffordable for many.

March 28, 2025 – By Realtor.com

California Home Prices May Drop Soon as Housing Market Flashes Warning, Real Estate CEO Says
The supply of homes listed for sale in California is surging, rising 44% in February compared with a year ago, new data shows.

March 28, 2025 – By Spectrum News

Wildfires, tariffs further tighten LA’s competitive housing market
There is also economic uncertainty

March 28, 2025 – By Realtor.com

If Trump Eliminates Income Tax, Buying a House Will Become That Much More Difficult
Experts warn that Trump’s proposal to eliminate income tax could fuel inflation, raise mortgage rates, and worsen housing affordability.

March 27, 2025 – By MSN

KB Home unveils its first 'fire-resilient' community in Southern California
California-based KB Home is unveiling what it calls its first "wildfire-resilient" community, meeting standards that protect the homes against the three major sources of ignition during a wildfire.
As climate change causes more severe drought in more areas of the country, focus is shifting to fire-resistant homes and communities.

March 26, 2025 – By Yahoo

Americans Are Losing Faith in Trump’s Ability To Fix the Housing Market—With 70% Fearing an Impending Crash
Several recent surveys show that anxiety is growing over the future of mortgage rates, home prices, and the stability of the housing market.

March 26, 2025 – By Investopedia

California’s Retirement Costs Are Higher Than You Think—Here’s What To Know
What to consider when retiring in California, from housing costs and taxes to healthcare options and climate. Get expert tips on how to plan for a comfortable retirement on the west coast.

March 26, 2o25 – By CoStar

Massive Amazon lease contributes to Inland Empire’s industrial rebound
Lease of the year for Inland Empire

March 26, 2025 – By Newsweek

California’s home insurance market faces new threat
More than 1 million homes in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco will be at moderate-to-high flood risk by 2050, according to CoreLogic.

March 26, 2025 – By CoStar

Acquisition sets new benchmark in prime California logistics hub
Sale/acquisition of the year for Inland Empire

March 22, 2025 – By FastCompany

42 housing markets see home prices fall. Is a bigger shift coming?
Among the 300 largest metro-area housing markets, 42 are seeing falling home prices on a year-over-year basis, according to ResiClub’s monthly analysis.

March 22, 2025 – By NBCLA

SoCal couple weigh their options as housing costs rise in Orange County
A couple who made the move to Orange County from West Hollywood say they are weighing their options after safety enticed them to move but rising costs could…

March 22, 225 – By Patch.com

These Are The Hottest Rental Markets in California, New Analysis Says
Some of the most competitive apartment rental markets nationwide are in California as more families are priced out of single family homes.

March 21, 2025 – By Yahoo

Spring housing market looks to bring more inventory as home prices continue to rise
Real estate experts anticipate a busier season, but affordability remains a challenge for buyers.

March 21, 2025 – By Newsweek

California condos placed on “mortgage blacklist”
More than 700 homes in California have been placed on a “mortgage blacklist.”

March 19, 2025 – By MSN

California’s Housing Market Makes Sudden Shift
Existing, single-family home sales were back on the rise in California in February, after plunging month-over-month in January.

March 19, 2025 – By HousingWire

Real estate agents are struggling to sell in disaster-stricken areas
The Wall Street Journal spoke to agents in disaster-prone areas to gauge the difficulty of selling high-end homes.

March 19, 2025 – By CalMatters

Tariffs cast shadow over Inland Empire’s economic outlook
Confusion caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs is clouding the Inland Empire’s economic forecast, as warehouses and other businesses face a looming trade war.

March 18, 2025 – By C.A.R.

California housing market rebounds in February with highest home sales in more than two years, C.A.R. reports
/PRNewswire/ -- California’s housing market rebounded in February as statewide home sales reached the highest level in more than two years amid declining…

March 18, 2025 – By CISION

California housing market soars back to life
California’s cost of living is among the highest in the United States, driven significantly by elevated housing expenses.

March 18, 2025 – By SpectrumNews

California home sales reach a 2-year high
California home sales jumped 11.6% month-to-month

March 16, 2025 – By Investopedia

Why is the U.S. Housing Market Short By Nearly 4 Million Homes?
According to a new Realtor.com report, there were 3.8 million fewer homes than needed in 2024. The report showed that it would take builders 7.5 years to catch up with demand.

March 15, 2025 – By NY Post

How California’s elites ruled the states into ruin
California’s leftist elites love to cloak their actions in “compassion,” but I’m not sure there is anything more cruel and heartless than taking money in taxes from hardworking legal immigrants who…

March 14, 2025 – By L.A. Daily News

Southern California’s 45-month job creation streak is over
Four-county staffing was down 0.3% in 12 months. The last time local employment declined on a year-over-year basis was March 2021.

March 13, 2025 – By Newsweek

Will recession spark a housing market crash? What to know
Even if the country enters a recession, the housing market will mostly remain “on solid footing,” Redfin said.

March 13, 2025 – By Davis Vanguard

Commentary: California’s Housing Crisis Is a Policy Choice – It’s Time to Make a Better One - Davis Vanguard
California’s housing crisis is not an accident. It is not the unavoidable result of market forces, population growth, or even the climate crisis. It is a

March 11, 2025 – By Markets Herald

5 Real Estate Market Trends That California Landlords and Investors Should Watch in 2025 | Markets Herald
The California real estate market is always evolving, and if you’re a landlord or investor, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just a smart move; it’s a necessity. From shifting rental demand to new landlord regulations, 2025 is shaping up to be another year full of changes. But what does…

March 11, 2025 – By CalMatters

California lawmakers propose fixes for ‘insurance industry in shambles’
The fires that reduced Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and other Los Angeles-area neighborhoods to rubble have also shined a harsh light on California’s raging insurance crisis.

March 11, 2025 – Home Buying Institute

Riverside Housing Market and Home Buying FAQs: 2025 Update
This in-depth report answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the Riverside, California real estate market in 2025.

March 10, 2025 – By Scotsman Guide

California has the most housing markets at risk for a downturn: Attom - Scotsman Guide
California, Illinois, and NYC are top at-risk housing markets per Attom’s report, while Wisconsin and parts of the South, Midwest, and Northeast are least vulnerable.

March 10, 2025 – By AS.com

Cheap housing in California: the plan that could change the real estate market
The Golden State has been in a housing crisis for several decades, although progress is being made in providing affordable housing to residents.

March 8, 2025 – By MSN

Is Your City Next? Housing Market Risks Surge in NYC, California, and Beyond!
IRVINE, CA — A new Special Housing Risk Report from ATTOM identifies the U.S. housing markets at greatest risk for declines, based on factors like affordability, foreclosure rates, and unemployment. The …

March 7, 2025 – By MPA Magazine

These are the US housing markets most vulnerable to a decline
Massive markets feature near the top of the list

March 5, 2025 – By Housing Finance

Nearly 45,000 Units Stalled in California’s Affordable Housing Pipeline
Enterprise Community Partners reports on ways to unlock the delays and move projects forward.

March 5, 2025 – By LA Times

Los Angeles launches effort to encourage starter homes on city-owned vacant lots
L.A. is launching an initiative to encourage starter homes. The effort includes a design competition and a demonstration project in which the city will sell lots to developers.

March 4, 2025 – By CNBC

Here’s how tariffs will hit the U.S. housing market
Tariffs could increase builder costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home, according to the chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders.

March 4, 2025 – By The Registry

Wells Fargo: Consumer Spending Sees Sharpest Drop in Nearly Four Years Amid Inflation Pressures - The Registry
U.S. consumer spending saw its biggest drop in nearly four years in January 2025, despite strong income growth, while iInflation remains a key concern for households.

March 4, 2025 – By BDC Network

California’s pro-housing laws having little impact
Recent legislation not spurring hoped-for construction boom.

March 1, 2025 – By FastCompany

Builder unsold inventory jumps to 2009 levels: Housing markets where buyers can find deals
“Some builders are facing pricing pressure—especially in key Florida and Texas markets,” writes Dillan Krieg at John Burns Research and Consulting.

March 1, 2025 – By Newsweek

U.S. Housing Market Data Suggests ‘Breaking Point’
There’s trouble ahead for the U.S. housing market, new data suggest.

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