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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.

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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

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

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

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.

February 27, 2025 – By Silicon Valley

California is 3rd most volatile housing market in the nation

Only Hawaii and Vermont had more housing price volatility than California since 1975.

February 27, 2025 – By Pasadena Now

U.S. Economy Stumbles as California Housing Market, Jobs, and Consumer Sentiment Decline

The U.S. economy showed signs of distress in February, with consumer confidence plunging at the fastest rate since 2021, federal job cuts surpassing 100,000 roles, and California’s housing sales dropping 10% monthly amid 6.96% mortgage rates. The California Association of Realtors reported the state’s median home price rose 6.3% year-over-year to $838,850, yet January sales fell 1.9% annually—the first decline in eight months. California, often a bellwether for the national housing market, saw a weak start to 2025 as mortgage rates hovered at elevated levels. According to CAR, January home sales in the state declined sharply, dropping 10% from December to 254,110 closed transactions. The sales dip marked the lowest level in 13 months and represented the steepest monthly drop in 30 months. Compared to January 2024, sales fell 1.9%, marking the first annual decline in eight months. The sluggish sales performance coincided with a jump in housing supply. CAR data revealed that active listings saw their largest monthly growth rate in seven years, offering buyers more options but also potentially slowing price growth. The increase in supply was fueled in part by a slowdown in market activity, said CAR, a signal that high borrowing costs may be suppressing demand even as more properties become available. Despite this, rent prices showed little sign of a dramatic drop. U.S. single-family home rents grew by 1.8% year over year in December, the lowest pace in four years. Major US cities saw higher-than-average increases, suggesting that affordability pressures remain in key urban markets. Housing starts nationwide plummeted 9.8% in January, with a year-over-year decline of 0.7%. The slowdown underscored deeper issues, including high interest rates, labor shortages, and rising material costs exacerbated by new tariffs. Notably, California stood out as an exception to the downturn, said the CAR report. While the rest of

February 26, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

9 Predictions for the California Housing Market in 2030

California remains a coveted state for people to move to and buy homes because of its unique mix of temperate climate, steady economy and wide variety of industries. Find Out: 7 Housing Markets Where…

February 24, 2025 – By CalMatters

‘Limited to no impact’: Why a pro-housing group says California’s pro-housing laws aren’t producing more

Recent California laws were supposed to supercharge housing construction. According to YIMBY Law, they haven’t even come close.

February 24, 2025 – By InsuranceBusiness.org

California lawmakers propose bills to stabilize state’s property insurance market

Bills propose expanding FAIR Plan coverage

February 24, 2025 – By CalMatters

Are CA’s housing laws building more homes?

A new report examined five California laws meant to build more housing. The conclusion: “Limited to no impact on the state’s housing supply.”

February 21, 2025 – By HousingWire

Trump’s special envoy says California wildfire aid will come with conditions

Richard Grenell, President Trump’s special envoy, told Politico there will be strings attached to California wildfire aid.

February 18, 2025 – By L.A. Times

Opinion: California’s housing problems require a better solution than densify, densify, densify

New multistory apartment buildings packed in along Sunset Boulevard or the Wilshire corridor may add to L.A.’s total housing stock, but they aren’t solving the housing crisis.

February 18, 2025 – By Whittier Daily News

Homebuilder sentiment drops to 5-month low on tariff costs

Expectations for the next six months fell 13 points to 46, its biggest drop since the start of the pandemic.

February 18, 2025 – By Mountain Democrat

California Ranks #7 in the Hottest Real Estate Markets of 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a year of renewed momentum in real estate: despite elevated mortgage rates and home prices, demand is rebounding—and some markets are emerging as standouts

February 18, 2025 – By SFGate

Texas on track to overtake California in one notable category

The contrast between California and Texas real estate markets continues to fuel one of America’s most significant population shifts. Between 2009 and 2023, nearly half a million Californians relocated to the Lone Star State, with affordability as the primary driver, according to Realtor.com’s The Texas State of Real Estate report.

February 18, 2025 – By National Mortgage Professional

Cash Home Purchases On The Decline

The cash-fueled housing frenzy is beginning to cool off. In 2024, 32.6% of U.S. home purchases were made with cash, the lowest level in three years, according to a recent Redfin report. That’s a dip from 35.1% in 2023 and the lowest number of all-cash sales in at least a decade. And while Florida is still king when it comes to cash deals, even the Sunshine State saw a slight decline.

February 13, 2025 – By MSN

California’s $1 Billion Insurer Bailout Deepens Housing Strains

California’s housing market is already one of the most expensive in the country. A San Francisco condo can cost as much as a four-bedroom house in Texas and families drive hours inland just to find a starter home.

February 10, 2025 – By HouseBeautiful

Real Estate Experts Say the Market Will Change DRASTICALLY This Year

And it might actually be for your benefit.

February 10, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

California REALTORS® to award $1 million in housing assistance grants to Southern California fire victims

Thanks to a generous donation by the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is awarding housing assistance grants to homeowners and renters affected by the Southern California wildfires in January 2025.

February 10, 2025 – By Forbes

Council Post: Four Housing Market Predictions For Industry Professionals To Watch In 2025

The year ahead promises both opportunities and challenges for real estate investors, landlords and property managers.

February 10, 2025 – By MPAMag

Housing affordability worsens in California as home prices keep rising

Just 15% of homebuyers could afford a median-priced home in Q4 2024

February 9, 2025 – By MSN

February 9, 2025 – By NewsBreak.com

The housing market meltdown: Why millions are struggling to find a home - NewsBreak

For generations, homeownership has been the cornerstone of the American Dream. It’s often viewed as a symbol of financial stability and personal success. H

February 9, 2025 – By NBC Los Angeles

Typical homebuyers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego spend up to 78% of income on housing

In many major U.S. cities, the cost of owning a home is twice what financial planners recommend spending.

February 8,, 2025 – By HousingWire

John Burns: The ‘California exodus’ storyline is coming to an end

A new report attempts to debunk the ‘California exodus’ myth, highlighting job growth, migration trends and a resilient housing market.

February 7, 2025 – By HousingWire

Mortgage rates remain high due to labor market resilience

Mortgage rates are around 7% and not 6% today because the labor market is getting softer, but hasn’t broken yet.

February 7, 2025 – By HousingWire

California insurance exodus left many homes vulnerable to wildfires

California’s largest private insurer dropped policies in high-risk areas, leaving homes financially unprotected from last month’s wildfires.

February 7, 2025 – By NewsNationNow

Home prices up in nearly 90% of cities at end of 2024

The cost of homeownership rose in 201 of 226 — or 89% — of measured metro areas in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Home prices up in 201 of 226 major metro areas
- Midwest saw some of largest median price leaps
- 8 of top 10 most expensive areas are in California

February 7, 2025 – By Dispatch.com

These California suburbs are some of the fastest-growing wealthy cities in the US

Dublin and Eastvale are among the fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in the United States, according to a GoBankingRates analysis of Census Bureau data.

February 7, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

Higher mortgage rates and elevated home prices tamp down California housing affordability in fourth-quarter 2024, C.A.R. reports

An upturn in mortgage rates and elevated home prices constrained California housing affordability in the fourth quarter, as borrowing costs remained near all-time highs, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

February 5, 2025 – By Newsbreak

California Economy Braces for Housing Turmoil as Experts Warn Alarming Future is Near - NewsBreak

California homeowners and prospective buyers, take note: A groundbreaking study by First Street Foundation has unveiled a stark future for the Golden State

February 4, 2025 – By C.A.R.

New Executive Order regarding price gouging

Certain homes in specified ZIP codes exempted by closes loophole for leases of greater than a year.

February 4, 2025 – By HousingWire

State Farm seeks 22% rate hike in California after LA fires

The largest insurer in California claims it is in a “dire” financial situation after paying out $1 billion to customers impacted by the fires.

January 30, 2025 – By HousingWire

Here’s another estimate of the financial losses from the LA wildfires

The Palisades and Eaton fires have destroyed roughly 11,000 homes with an estimated value of nearly $30 billion, Homes.com reported.

January 30, 2025 – By MSN

The great housing freeze: why the housing market hit a 29-year low and what’s next

The National Association of REALTORS reports that 2024 witnessed the slowest pace of existing home sales since 1995—the era of dial-up internet and Windows 95.

January 29, 2025 – By Newsweek

Housing market can’t meet needs of 2025 buyers

An ambitious number of Americans are planning to buy a home this year despite high mortgage rates and still-rising prices.

January 28, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

Southern California softness cited for 2024 drop in logistics real estate rents

An annual report from logistics real estate landlord Prologis calls for a slight recovery in market rents during 2025 following the first decline in more than 15 years. The post Southern California softness cited for 2024 drop in logistics real estate rents appeared first on FreightWaves.

January 28, 2025 – By HousingWire

Home-price growth remained cool in November

Despite cooler price growth, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index still hit an all-time high in November for the 18th consecutive month.

January 27, 2025 – By The Registry

Beacon Economics’ 2025 Forecast: What Lies Ahead for the U.S. Economy? - The Registry

Explore Beacon Economics’ 2025 U.S. forecast, highlighting GDP growth, labor market strength, and federal debt concerns.

January 25, 2025 – By MYSA

California's Housing Market Isn't Moving—and the L.A. Wildfires Are Adding to a Growing Problem

California real estate has seen unprecedented losses because of the Los Angeles wildfires—but even before the fires, the Golden State's housing market had taken hit after hit.

January 25, 2025 – By Fox Business

Trump administration ‘uniquely qualified’ to solve housing problem, real estate expert says

Despite the housing market having its challenges, The Connor Group founder Larry Connor suggests that the Trump administration can solve the issue through three steps.

January 24, 2025 – By Yahoo

Top real estate CEO says California is now battling a ‘triple threat’ no one has seen before

However, President Donald Trump could become the “real estate developer in chief” that the state needs.

January 24, 2025 – By C.A.R.

C.A.R. backs actions by Gov. Newsom and California Legislature that deliver relief to homeowners affected by wildfires

Actions will provide over $2.5 billion for the Los Angeles area to bolster ongoing response efforts and jumpstart recovery and rebuilding. 

January 24, 2025 – By Pasadena Star News

2024 US home sales hit lowest level in nearly 30 years with ownership increasingly out of reach

Elevated mortgage rates, rising home prices and a low level of properties on the market kept many prospective homebuyers out of the market.

January 24, 2025 – By Newsweek

San Francisco home price plunges 30% as city’s housing market stagnates

A luxurious penthouse in downtown San Francisco sold for $5m less than its seller listed the unit for in 2023, as the city continues to experience price drops.

January 23, 2025 – By Newsbreak

New data reveals how much California home prices increased last year - NewsBreak

The California housing market in 2024 experienced notable price changes, according to recent data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Single

January 23, 2025 – By Fox Business

Trump wants to fix the housing affordability crisis: What it will take

The Trump administration announced plans to make housing more affordable, citing regulatory requirements as a main driver for why so Americans are unable to purchase homes.

January 23, 2025 – By NBC4

Only 28% of Americans who planned to buy a home in 2024 actually did—young buyers feel ‘trapped between a rock and a hard place’

Rising home costs have stretched many homebuyers’ budgets, making it harder for them to compete with wealthy buyers when bidding on a home.

January 22, 2025  – By MSN

January 22, 2025 – By Mansion Global

January 22, 2025 – By KRCR

Southern California fires impact to the real estate market throughout California

The wildfires in Southern California have raised concerns in the real estate market about how they might affect the cost of living, not just in Southern Califor

January 22, 2025 – By Marketplace

California rebuilding efforts face costly construction market - Marketplace

Shortages in labor and materials will add to strain in rebuilding communities affected by wildfires in Los Angeles.

January 22, 2025 – By Newsweek

Price gouging hits the housing market amid California wildfires

Newsweek found properties that jacked up their prices during the California wildfires raising concerns of potential price gouging.

January 21, 2025 – By MSN

California’s housing market is stuck. Here’s why

High mortgage rates continue to be a drag on home sales and home prices in California, according to the California Association of Realtors, which just released its final numbers for 2024. Data shows that sales of single-family homes increased by roughly 4% year-over-year, marking the first annual increase in three years. Still, the volume of […]

January 21, 2025 – By Yahoo

Here’s how much home prices went up in California last year

2024 was a challenging year for those looking to buy or sell a home in California — and also for many realtors. High mortgage rates continued to make the cost of borrowing expensive, which put a damper on sales. Also, while the median single-family home price edged higher statewide, the latter part of the year […]

January 20, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

California’s housing market is stuck. Here’s why

High mortgage rates continue to be a drag on home sales and home prices in California, according to the California Association of Realtors, which just released its final numbers for 2024. Data shows that sales of single-family homes increased by roughly 4% year-over-year, marking the first annual increase in three years. Still, the volume of […]

January 19, ,2025 – By Daily Breeze

To speed recovery, California needs to let markets work

I’d urge Newsom to brush up on market economics if he really wants to help residents rebuild.

January 18, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

Is California’s 10% rent cap enough to stop price-gouging?

California Governor Gavin Newsom extends rent price-gouging protections as ongoing wildfires displace Californians. The Altman Brothers Team co-founder Josh Altman joins Wealth with Brad Smith to check in on the Southern California real estate market in the aftermath of the devastating blazes. Altman says the anti-price-gouging efforts may fall short: “Nothing’s going to stop somebody from [price-gouging] in the long run. Yeah, of course, they may get in trouble. They may have been in a situation where they’re going to have to pay back the difference of where they were listed at compared to where they are listed at now when the people move in. But the issue is you put a house on the market, and it’s a good lease or an apartment, and it’s a good lease, you’re still going to get inundated with 50 lease applications.” “These people are willing to pay for it at the moment because what is their other option? A lot of them have insurance that are paying for it, which is why the homeowner or landlord that is leasing out the house thinks that it’s not a big deal because the insurance is paying for it, so it’s yet to be seen,” he adds. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.

January 17, 2025 – By HousingWire

What previous California wildfires can teach us about rebuilding LA

Some previous California wildfires have direct parallels to the areas that have suffered the most damage in LA so far.

January 17, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance

California housing market closes the year strong despite challenges, C.A.R. reports

California home sales ended the year with the largest yearly increase since June 2021, but the housing market remained a work in progress in December, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

January 12, 2025 – By Palm Springs Tribune

California experiences largest annual increase in home sales since June 2021, but sales level remains below pre-COVID norm, C.A.R. reports -

California had its largest yearly increase in existing home sales since June 2021 in November, but overall, the housing market remained a work-in-progress.

January 12, 2025 – By Yahoo

The Housing Trend That’s Great News For Anyone Buying In 2025

2024 wasn’t an ideal year for those looking to buy a home, as market conditions continued a trend of favoring sellers over buyers. This could change in 2025.

January 11, 2025 – By LA-ist.com

Asking rents skyrocket as LA fires destroy homes

For one listing, rent jumped nearly 86% since September. In an interview with LAist, the agent said she told her client, “People are desperate, and you can probably get good money.”

January 10, 2025- By Fortune

LA’s wildfires will make the housing shortage worse. Realtors are banding together to help displaced residents find homes

‘We just want to see these people land on their feet.’

January 9, 2025 – By LA-ist.com

Insurance and home prices

How devastating SoCal fires may play out

January 9, 2025 – By Mansion Global

January 7, 2025 – By Redlands Daily Facts

Commercial real estate markets expected to show resiliency in 2025

Sellers will meet tenants halfway with creative deal structures and sweetened offers.

January 7, 2025 – By the Pride

Mortgage Rates Hit 6-Month High, Housing Market Faces Affordability Challenges - The Pride LA

Freddie Mac Reports a Continued Rise in Mortgage Rates, Nearing 7% Mortgage rates inched closer to the 7% mark, hitting…

January 3, 2025 – By HousingWire

California to address home insurance in high-risk wildfire areas

California has a new regulation that aims to increase home insurance options in wildfire-prone areas after some insurers left the state.

January 3, 2025 – By Yahoo News

California continued to lose people to other states in 2024

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – 2024 saw more people pack up and leave California than move to the Golden State, according to several major moving companies. U-Haul, Atlas Van Lines, and United Van Lines all released data showing migration trends per state last year. While the numbers vary, each reported more customers moving away from California […]