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October 21, 2024 – By Costar

After summer peak, Inland Empire apartment rent growth crests
Average asking rents near 1% increase in the California region

October 21, 2024 – By FastCompany

Housing market shift: 6 major markets where home prices are actually falling
Many housing markets across the country have softened this year. As strained affordability suppresses housing demand, and homes sit on the market longer, active inventory in most housing markets is rising year-over-year.

October 21, 2024 – By HousingWire

The great contradictions of the real estate market moving into 2025
Explore the contradictions shaping the 2025 real estate market and learn how they impact homeownership and renting decisions.

October 20, 2024 – By Norada Real Estate

California Housing Market Stalls: What’s Next for Homebuyers?
California home sales dipped in September, but prices remain elevated. Find out what this means for buyers and sellers in our in-depth analysis of the CA housing market.

October 19, 2024 – By LA-ist

Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they’re rising. Here’s why
Mortgage rates have jumped, despite the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half-point last month. For homebuyers, the ever-shifting rate environment can foster uncertainty: Is it better to wait for mortgage rates to fall, or start looking now?

October 19, 2024 – By Yahoo

The housing market is picking up in some of the most expensive regions of the US
The housing market is showing signs of life in expensive areas where more people can take advantage of lower mortgage rates.

October 18, 2024 – By CA Yimby

VIDEO: The California Dream of Home Ownership
California YIMBY’s latest animated, educational video explains the challenges middle-income California families face in pursuing the dream of home ownership. It focuses on how the housing shortage is disproportionately shutting Black and Latino families out of the opportunities that home ownership provides – the ability to stabilize housing costs, while ensuring long-term savings and wealth-building that comes with building equity in a home.

October 17, 2024 – By C.A.R.

California housing demand drops in September as buyers remain hesitant amid falling mortgage rates, C.A.R. reports
California home sales stalled in September and hit the lowest level in nine months despite the lowest interest rates since spring, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

October 17, 2024 – By Costar

California home prices are set to exceed $900,000. Here’s what local real estate agents expect.
Professionals in Bakersfield, San Francisco and San Diego are still optimistic for 2025

October 13, 2024 – By Planetizen

California’s New Housing Laws: What You Need to Know
The state legislature passed dozens of new laws aimed at improving housing affordability and streamlining the development process to meet rising demand.

October 11, 2024 – By MT Democrat

CAR releases its 2025 California Housing Market Forecast
A more favorable interest rate environment that will loosen up the “lock-in” effect and improve housing inventory will encourage buyers and sellers to return to the market

October 11, 2024 – By CAA

Rents decline in California cities as national market cools
The latest data from the Apartment List National Rent Report shows that rent prices in several major California cities continued to fall in September 2024. This trend aligns with the…

October 8, 2024 – By MSN

Majority of California Renters Aren't Backing Rent Control Plan
A majority of Californian renters do not support a proposal to allow local authorities to enforce rent control, according to a new poll.

October 7, 2024 – By SFGate

Housing Market ‘Shrinkflation’: Why Homes Are Getting Smaller—but You’ll Pay About the Same Price
New-construction homes are shrinking all over the country as builders attempt to fill the…

October 6, 2024 – By Spectrum News

As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses
Affordable housing continues to disappear

October 5, 2024 – By The Voice California

California Lawmakers Propose New Solutions For Housing Crisis And Homelessness – The Voice La Voz California
State lawmakers in California have proposed a large set of measures that would address the housing shortage and homelessness within the state. A group of lawmakers from the two parties recently put forward the new legislation aimed at temporarily help people who are at risk of evictions while solving deeper problems inherent in housing insecurity.

October 4, 2024 – By CAA.org

Leading California newspapers urge ‘no’ on Proposition 33
As California voters prepare to weigh in on Proposition 33 this November, major newspapers like the L.A. Daily News and the San Francisco Chronicle have voiced strong opposition to the…

October 4, 2024 – By Newsweek

Housing market to come “roaring” back after election: Real estate expert
However, another expert told Newsweek the excitement may be premature.

October 4, 2024 – By SFGate

Homeowners Are Sitting on Their Biggest Share of Equity Since the 1950s
Homeowner equity, measured as a share of total real estate value, hit 72.7% in the second…

October 4, 2024 – By Fox

Southern California city loses state housing and homelessness funds
The city of Norwalk is no longer eligible to receive state housing and homelessness funds after the state Department of Housing and Community Development revoked its compliance with the housing ele…

October 2, 2024 – By Norada Real Estate Investments

California Housing Market Graph 50 Years
Dive into 50 years of California’s housing market. Discover trends, booms, busts & insights from a real estate expert.

October 1, 2024 – By CoStar

‘Rare’ ruling to stop California warehouse project reflects nationwide pushback by residents
The halt called a ‘symbolic win’ for towns opposing industrial projects

September 30, 2024 – By CNN

A new report illustrates just how stuck the housing market is | CNN Business
Just 2.5% of homes in the US changed hands this year in the first eight months, the lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years, according an analysis by Redfin.

September 29, 2024 – By Politico

Gavin Newsom signs law to limit new warehouses
Environmental and business groups alike had lobbied against the bill, which establishes a 300-foot minimum distance between new warehouses and inhabited buildings.

September 29, 2024 – By The Daily Item

The housing affordability crisis doesn’t exist in much of the country — so why aren’t Americans moving?
The chasm between the nation’s priciest housing markets and the most affordable regions has been growing wider. The typical home price in Silicon Valley eclipsed $2 million during the second

September 29, 2024 – By Real Estate News

The view from California: A 10% jump in home sales next year
Home prices also will increase, with the median at more than $900,000, C.A.R. predicts. But the recent drop in mortgage rates may help with affordability.

September 29, 2024 – By SFGate

Mortgage Rates Tick Down to 6.08%—the Lowest Level in Two Years: ‘The Market Is Abuzz’
Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week to 6.08%, encouraging many buyers and sellers to…

September 28, 2024 – By FastCompany

Housing market shift: Here’s where homebuyers are gaining power fast
Buyers have gained some leverage in most resale markets over the past year, with some markets even becoming buyer’s markets.

September 28, 2024 – By Yahoo

California needs affordable housing now. Repealing this racist measure is a good start | Opinion
“Abolishing Article 34 would get rid of a barrier born of fear and greed, and push us to fight for every possible unit of affordable housing.”

September 25, 2025 – By CalMatters

Gavin Newsom has not solved California’s housing crisis. Three lessons for Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris pledges to build 3 million affordable homes, but Gov. Newsom has fallen short on a similar campaign promise in California.

September 24, 2024 – By Pasadena Star-News

Newsom signs bill limiting homebuyer sales contracts to 3 months
The National Association of Realtors settlement made such agreements mandatory for virtually all buyers.

September 24, 2024 – By C.A.R.

California REALTORS® commend passage of C.A.R.-sponsored AB 2992

AB 2992 (Nguyen) is part of a package of bills that will strengthen protections for California consumers.

September 22, 2024 – By Norada Real Estate Investments

California Housing Market Predictions 2025
Discover the latest California housing market predictions for 2025, featuring trends, regional forecasts, and expert opinions.

September 21, 2024 – By Business Insider

Rate cuts might make it cheaper to buy a house, but they won’t fix the US housing market’s biggest problem
Lower interest rates might seem like a boon for buyers, but builders are facing a host of problems preventing them from bringing more housing supply.

September 20, 2024 – By LA Daily News

Who’s hiring – or not – in Southern California? August jobs report offers clues
132,500 new jobs in the past year – a hiring pace 17% slower than the pre-pandemic hiring pace.

September 17, 2024 – By Yahoo Finance

4 Best California Suburbs To Buy Property in the Next 5 Years, According to Real Estate Experts
Want to buy real estate in the California suburbs in the next five years but are unsure where to look? This is the right article for you.

September 16, 224 – By SFGate

One Calif. area’s home prices have soared over 43% since 2019
A new real estate report shows that even as listing prices have decreased in some California metros, they’ve still risen drastically in most areas since 2019.

September 14, 2024 – By Norada Real Estate Investments

Should You Buy a House If the Fed Cuts Interest Rates This Month?
Should you buy a house if the Fed cuts interest rates this month? Explore the implications and consider your financial situation.

September 13, 2024 – By Globest

Foreclosures Trend Down - but Housing Instability Remains
New Jersey had the highest foreclosure rate among all states.

September 13, 2024 – By Mansion Global

Mansion Global Daily
Growing Glut of Older Condos Is Threatening the South Florida Housing Market, Millennials Struggling to Buy Homes in California, and More

September 13, 2024 – By NBC Los Angeles

Mortgage rates are dropping, but homes aren’t expected to get cheaper—here’s why
Lower mortgage rates are bringing back buyers, which would likely drive up home prices, real estate experts say.

September 13, 2024 – By Tracy Press

California Ranks 29th Among States Building the Most Homes
Between rising mortgage rates and the rapid run-up in home values, the residential real estate market has cooled down slightly. But while this leveling-out in demand may have helped to

September 12, 2024 – By Press Democrat

Inland Empire wildfire threats cast light on home insurance crisis
In addition to wildfires, the residents and property owners in the Inland Empire face another crisis, the departure of companies willing to insure homes against catastrophes.

September 3, 2024 – By CalMatters

California’s economy lags behind other states, here’s why it’s so sluggish
California’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been sluggish and a new analysis blames poor state policy choices.

September 3, 2024 – By MultiFamilyDive

Opportunities abound in California despite challenges for developers
Amid hurdles posed by regulatory complexities and shifting market dynamics, many firms remain bullish about the Golden State’s multifamily outlook.

September 2, 2024 – By Norada Real Estate

The Great Recession and California’s Housing Market Crash: A Retrospective
Discover the highs and lows of California’s housing market, highlighting past crashes and the factors driving price fluctuations.

September 2, 2024 – By Newsweek

California housing bill helping illegal immigrants angers GOP lawmakers
A bill that would allow California undocumented migrants to apply for home mortgage aid is heading towards Gov. Newsom’s desk despite Republicans’ opposition.

August 31, 2024 – By MSN

SoCal industrial property market seen staying soft for near-term, report says
Southern California industrial property markets are experiencing softness for the first time in years as cooling demand, combined with a record level of new supply, leads to higher vacancy rates and slower rent growth. While the region’s long-term fundamentals remain strong, the slowdown is expected to remain for the near term, according to a new r…

August 31, 2024 – By MSN

Housing affordability is so stretched that the housing recession is still ongoing—despite the recent rate dip

August 30, 2024 – By PicketFence Media

CALIFORNIA HOUSING: Housing Shortage? Luxury Housing Too Prevalent in California
The housing shortage in California is legendary, but there isn’t one.

August 29, 2024 – By Daily Breeze

Southern California homebuilding permits drop 13%
High mortgage rates complicate developers’ business plans.

August 27, 2024 – By Newsweek

California’s exodus may not be over
More than 46,000 people were looking to move out of the state between May and July of this year.

August 26, 2024 – By SFGate

Homebuyers Reveal How Low Mortgage Rates Must Go Before They Buy a House
The housing market has been tough in 2024, with stubbornly high mortgage rates keeping many homebuyers on the sidelines.

August 24, 2024 – by FastCompany

Where the housing market shift is—and isn’t—happening
The current softening in the housing market is concentrated by region. Here’s where home prices have moved the most.

August 23, 2024 – By Real Clear Policy

Another California Swing and Miss on Housing, With an Assist From Biden-Harris
Liberal out-of-touch craziness strikes once again in San Francisco. Despite it being arguably one of the most tech-friendly cities in the world, the city’s Board of Supervisors has voted to ban&

August 23, 2024 – By Broadband Communities

6 factors to watch in California’s changing housing market - Broadband Communities
From bills targeting digital discrimination to the emergence of ADUs, here are six factors to keep an eye on in California’s housing market.

August 22, 2024 – By Sunset

What California’s New ADU Law Means for the Housing Market
A new law in California, Assembly Bill 1033, went into effect to allow homeowners to split up their property and sell ADUs like condos.

August 22, 2024 – By Silicon Valley

California apartment permits dip to 12-year low but new home construction rises
Overall, this was California’s worst half for home and apartment building since the pandemic struck.

August 21, 2024 – By Commercial Observer

Inland Empire Multifamily Market Bouncing Back, Report Finds
After a slow start to the year, multifamily demand in Southern California’s Inland Empire is rebounding, according to a Yardi Matrix report.

August 21, 2024 – By Newswires

Inland Empire Unemployment Ticks Up to 5.1% in July, Just Below the Statewide Average, As Reported by IEGO
Data shows more people are entering the job market in Riverside and San Bernardino counties

August 20, 2024 – By C.A.R.

California home sales reach five-month high as mortgage rates hit lows, C.A.R. reports
/PRNewswire/ -- Fueled by the lowest interest rates since spring, California home sales rebounded in July to reach a five-month high, the CALIFORNIA…

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August 14, 2024 – By Newsweek

California wants more tiny homes
A Democratic senator is trying to pass legislation to accelerate the construction of smaller homes in the state to shelter homeless people.

August 14, 2024 – By Pinnacle Gazette

California Cities Dominate List Of Overpriced Housing Markets
California’s housing market is notorious for being among the most expensive and overpriced not just in the state, but also across the entire United States. A recent…

August 13, 2024 – By FastCompany

Housing market affordability is so strained that adjustable-rate mortgages are coming back
The majority of U.S. homeowners have fixed-rate mortgages, but adjustable-rate mortgages are on the rise, Lance Lambert reports.

August 13, 2024 – By C.A.R.

Higher home prices and elevated mortgage rates push California housing affordability to near-17-year low in second-quarter 2024, C.A.R. reports
Fourteen percent of California households could afford to purchase the $906,600 median-priced home in the second quarter of 2024, down from 17 percent in…

August 13, 2024 – By CalMatters

Billions more for California housing? Why some construction unions aren’t sold yet
The Bay Area is set to vote on a $20 billion affordable housing bond. Will the state add a pro-union requirement to win over a powerful labor coalition?

August 12, 2024 – By Lake County News

Little Hoover Commission considers what California should do about its high housing cost burdens
A new report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies highlights California’s continuing struggle with high housing costs — an issue that the Little Hoover Commission addressed in a report in 2022.

August 11, 2024 – By Yahoo Finance

Renting vs. Buying Real Estate: See the Cost Difference in 17 California Cities
The drive to head west and stake your claim in a nice piece of real estate is an innately American one. Nothing embodies the dream of homeownership quite like the state of California. However, the…

August 11, 2024 – By SFGate

Mortgage Rates Plunge To 6.47%—the Lowest in Over a Year—as ‘Buyer-Friendly Trend’ Revs Up
Mortgage rates fell in the first week of August as housing stock continued to grow. What…

August 8, 2024 – By San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Are cheaper mortgages bad news for California’s housing market?
Falling mortgage rates should come with a warning label stating: "Be careful what you wish for!"

This summer's cheaper home loans ignited real estate buzz suggesting California's two-year homebuying slump may be nearing its end. The Federal Reserve's lengthy battle against inflation — fueled by higher interest rates — helped make California homebuying nearly impossible for most house hunters. But mid-2024's moderating cost of living, plus overall economic lethargy, has already trimmed mortgage rates off 20-year highs. Come September, the Fed is expected to begin cutting its benchmark rates.

August 2, 2024 – By Globest

California Multifamily Market Poised for a Resurgence
CRE participants signal increased retail development, while office development is flat and industrial takes a pause.

August 1, 2024 – By USA Today

California is home to the most expensive housing markets in the US: See a nationwide breakdown
Four out of the country’s top five priciest counties by median home value were located in California.

August 1, 2024 – By LA Business First

Inland Empire claims most industrial leases in first half of 2024, CBRE finds - L.A. Business First
California’s Inland Empire accounted for the largest share of the top 100 industrial leases in the first half of 2024, according to a new report from CBRE.

August 1, 2024 – By Insurance NewsNet

California insurance crisis partly cooling real estate market
Between home prices, high interest rates, tax increases and now insurance rate hikes, the cost of the American dream in California has gone through the roof. Nearly 7% of real estate transactions statewide have fallen out of escrow due to the insurance crisis, according to a California Association of Realtors report. California's across-the-board fall out…

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