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October 25, 2025 – By Newsweek
Map reveals cities where home prices surged most in 50 years
San Jose has seen the sharpest surge in home values since 1975, climbing by 396 percent.
October 25, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance
Home Buyers Rejoice: Falling Rates Are Giving the Housing Market a Surprise Boost
The Federal Reserve’s September rate cut has already given the housing market a boost, even though September is usually the start of a slow season, according to Zillow. “Activity from sellers and buyers is unseasonably resilient after a lackluster…
October 24, 2025 – By Realtor.com
Modular Home Construction Gains Ground as Homebuilders Seek Speed, Scale, and Savings
From Staten Island to California, modular, factory-built homes are emerging as a faster, more affordable way to tackle the housing crisis.
October 24, 2025 – By Politico
E&E News: California officials propose scaling back fire-resistant landscaping rules
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state fire officials to finalize the long-delayed rules by the end of the year.
October 24, 2025 – By Globest
California Homebuilders Enduring Pain From Government Shutdown
Construction projects are being delayed and tariffs are causing issues.
October 23, 2025 – By Pasadena Now
California Housing Market Shows Modest Gains Amid Lingering Economic Weakness
California’s housing market showed tentative signs of life in September, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR), but experts warn that the improvements remain fragile in an economy still weighed down by broader policy and political challenges. Statewide, sales of existing single-family homes rebounded 6.6% from a revised 260,340-unit pace in September 2024, marking the first positive year-over-year movement after five consecutive months of declines. The statewide median home price rose for a second straight month to $883,640, a 1.8% gain from a year earlier, though it slipped 1.7% from August. These modest gains come amid mortgage rates hovering near their lowest levels in nearly three years, at around 6.2%, providing limited relief to buyers. “Price growth in the upper segments appears to be stronger than the more affordable range, which may have provided some upward support to the overall median price growth,” the CAR report noted, underscoring the uneven nature of the recovery. Only 27 of the state’s 53 counties posted year-over-year gains, while 24 counties saw prices drop from 12 months ago. Pending sales in September edged 0.1% above last year’s pace, signaling that buyers remain cautious. Small businesses, meanwhile, continue to feel the drag of political uncertainty. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell below the 100 benchmark in September to 98.8, with the uncertainty index surging seven points to 100, the fourth highest in over 50 years. A net 31% of small business owners plan to raise prices in the coming months, up five points from August, while fewer expect higher sales in the next quarter. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose five points in October to 37, the highest reading since April. Sales expectations for the next six months jumped nine points to 54, while traffic of prospective buyers
October 23, 2025 – By National Mortgage Professional
Homebuyers Benefitting From A Sluggish Market
Redfin reports that just 25.3% of U.S. homes that sold in September 2025 went for more than their final list price, down from 28.5% year-over-year, and the lowest September level in six years.Two other metrics that measure competition in the housing market also dropped to their lowest September levels in six years last month:
October 23, 2025 – By CNBC
Most potential homebuyers expect mortgage rates to drop. That’s why they’re waiting
Most real estate agents surveyed by CNBC listed affordability as the No. 1 reason why buyers are delaying their purchases.
October 23, 2025 – By Realtor.com
Here’s The Truth About Scoring a Mortgage Rate Below 6% Right Now
If you’re eager to have a mortgage below 6%, you’ll need to check a lot of boxes to qualify—but it can be done.
October 22, 2025 – By CalMatters
A new law makes it easier to build homes near buses. Guess what housing opponents are doing now
After Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops, opponents of new housing have a new reason to battle the bus.
October 21, 2025 – By Realtor.com
California’s Housing Market Amid Shutdown: 5 Key Takeaways
As Florida’s falters, California’s housing market looks calm under the shutdown—but experts warn that stability may not last.
October 20, 2025 – By Mercury News
New California laws aim to ease ongoing home insurance crisis
The state approved a package of laws this month to tackle its home insurance crisis.
October 20, 2025 – By Newsweek
Map shows California cities where home prices hit record highs
While home values are falling in California amid cooling demand, in some cities they are now reaching record highs.
October 19, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance
Home prices in these California cities just hit record highs - even amid a cooling market
California’s housing market is in something of a rut, but not in these two cities where homes are reaching record prices.
October 10, 2025 – By CalMatters
Gavin Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing
After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.
October 10, 2025 By Realtor.com
California Finally Ends ‘Home Equity Theft’—Closing the Last Loophole in Property Tax Foreclosures
Homeowners are now safe from home equity theft after AB 418 closed a loophole that let counties keep profits from tax foreclosures.
October 10, 2025 – By USC
Why California’s shifting population trends require a new “social contract”
California has a shortage of young people who are needed to support the state’s aging population, says USC Price School Professor Dowell Myers.
October 10, 2025 – By Daily Breeze
27% of Southern California home sales at risk of shutdown delay
Locally, 3,300 of a typical month’s 12,200 sales require flood insurance largely provided by a shuttered federal enterprise.
October 10, 2025 – By Wall Street Journal
California Wants to Make It Easier to Build Housing. Los Angeles Objects
Gov. Newsom Friday signed a bill that will make it easier to build apartment buildings. Some cities fear a loss of control.
October 5, 2025 – By SFGate
Fewer New Listings Cool U.S. Home Supply Growth
Sellers are pulling back from the market and holding off on listing new homes, resulting in fewer fresh options for buyers this fall.
October 5, 2025 – By Newsweek
How Gen Z’s lifestyle shift could change US housing market
Financial hurdles and lifestyle choices are pushing Gen Zers toward smaller homes and co-ownership.
October 5, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance
New SALT cap means savings for California homeowners. Here’s how much
Millions of Californians could see bigger tax savings after Republicans raised the SALT deduction cap in their 2025 tax bill - but new analyses show the amount could vary widely.
October 5, 2025 – By Mercury News
California birth rate declines to historic low as women delay childbearing
Sharp declines among young adults in their 20s, who are much less likely to get married than they were just 15 years ago, also contribute to the birth rate decline.
September 29, 2025 – By Davis Vanguard
Local Resistance Exacerbates US Housing Shortage - Davis Vanguard
The fractured nature of American government has created a major obstacle to solving the nation’s housing crisis, but the ROAD to Housing Act, which introduces a framework for federal incentives for zoning reform, could help to reshape how the federal government influences housing.
September 28, 2025 – By SFGate
5 Key Takeaways: Mortgage Rates Could Drop Below 6%
Mortgage rates are expected to dip below 6% by the end of 2026, a level not seen in three years, according to Fannie Mae's latest projections.
September 26, 2025 – By Spectrum News
How Federal Reserve decisions could impact the housing market
Interest rates and mortgage rates are not the same thing, but what the Federal Reserve does can impact your ability to secure financing for a home
September 26, 2025 – By CalMatters
How bad is California’s housing shortage? It depends on who’s doing the counting
56,000. 2.7 million. 840,000. Just how many homes does California need to make the Golden State more affordable?
September 25, 2025 – By Realtor.com
Millennials Keep Their Grip on the Housing Market—Even in the Priciest Cities
Millennials accounted for nearly half of all mortgage applicants across the top 50 metros last year and dominated the pricey Bay Area market.
September 22, 2025 – By Realtor.com
U.S. Birth Rates Plummet as Home Prices Surge: Here’s How the Housing Market Is Shaping Family Planning
The U.S. fertility rate fell to an all-time low of 1.6 kids per woman in 2024 following two decades of decline, fueled in part by rising housing costs.
September 22, 2025 – By PRNewswire
California home sales rebound in August as lower rates lift demand, C.A.R. says
/PRNewswire/ -- A modest improvement in mortgage rates and stabilizing home prices boosted California home sales in August, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF…
September 22, 2025 – By Substack
California Home Sales Down Year-over-year for 5th Straight Month
The NAR is scheduled to release August Existing Home sales on Thursday, September 25th at 10:00 AM.
September 22, 2025 – By Politico Pro
E&E News: California looks to help residents harden homes against wildfire
A program approved by the Legislature would mirror efforts in Alabama and Louisiana that help homeowners install wind-resistant roofs.
September 20, 2025 – By SFGate
Single-Family Home Construction Falls Sharply Ahead of Fed Meeting as Builders Seek Rate Relief
Single-family home construction declined in August as builders pulled back in the face of weak demand and hoped for relief from a Fed cut.
September 19, 2025 – By Newsweek
How housing market could reach “tipping point” under Trump
Declaring a national housing emergency could help Trump fix the ongoing crisis, with the right policies, expert Pete Carroll said.
September 19, 2025 – By SFGate
Homebuilders Hope a Fed Rate Cut Will Revive Market as Their Reliance on Price Cuts Deepens
Homebuilder sentiment remained dour this month, leaving many hoping a Federal Reserve rate cut will revive the housing market.
September 18, 2025 – By KPVI
The Fed Cut Rates. Will It Help the Housing Market?
The Federal Reserve voted Sept. 17 to cut the federal funds rate by one quarter of a percentage point. It was a move long anticipated by financial markets, and also
September 18, 2025 – By MPA Magazine
California housing market expected to see modest rebound in 2026 as affordability edges up
C.A.R. projects a slight uptick in home sales and prices as lending conditions improve
September 18, 2025 – By SFGate
The Fed Cut Rates. Will It Help the Housing Market?
The Federal Reserve voted Sept. 17 to cut the federal funds rate by one quarter of a percentage point. It was a move long anticipated by financial markets, and also by regular folks watching the housing market: Potential home buyers who've been sidelined by high mortgage interest rates and newer homeowners hoping to refinance their loans.
September 18, 2025 – By MSN
The cities where buying a house is most and least affordable as mortgage rates change
When mortgage rates dropped to historic lows in 2021, below 3 percent, Britt Vaughan met with a real estate agent and tried to buy a home in Altadena, California, where he and his wife have lived for more than a decade.
September 12, 2025 – By LA Times
California lawmakers pass SB 79, housing bill that brings dense housing to transit hubs
After months of debate, California lawmakers on Friday passed SB 79, a housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to bring high-density housing up to nine stories tall to transit hubs.
September 12, 2025 – By SFGate
Home Value and Equity Erosion: What Homeowners Need To Know
Your home may be worth more on paper, but rising inflation could be eating away at your wealth. Here’s how equity erosion works.
September 12, 2025 – By Mecklenburg Times
Southern states lead riskiest U.S. housing markets
Southern and Western counties dominate ATTOM’s Q2 2025 Housing Risk Report, highlighting high foreclosure rates, unemployment and affordability gaps.
September 11, 2025 – By Realtor.com
Median U.S. Income Rises 2% to $81,604—but 21 States See No Increase Despite Rising Costs
Median household income in the U.S. rose to $81,604 in 2024, a 2% increase from the prior year after adjusting for inflation.
September 11, 2025 – By SFGate
Commercial Office Boom Threatens Affordable Apartments: 5 Key Takeaways
In recent years, the trend of converting office buildings into residential spaces as a solution to the affordable housing crisis has faced unexpected challenges due to a resurgence in commercial office demand.
September 11, 2025 – By Yahoo
When will mortgage rates go down? They’re edging down now, and buyers are noticing.
Mortgage rates are down since last week, but they’re still higher than a year ago. So, when will mortgage rates go down significantly enough for you to buy?
September 11, 2025 – By SFGate
Smaller Homes, Bigger Dogs-How Americans Are Making It Work
The American housing market has seen a trend of smaller, pricier homes in recent years, yet pet ownership, especially of large dogs, remains popular.
September 6, 2025 – By SFGate
Rising Home Insurance Costs Push More Sellers Into the Market-but Where Should They Go?
It's no longer just mortgage rates or property taxes pushing homeowners to the brink; skyrocketing insurance premiums have become a deal breaker of their own.
September 6, 2025 – By SFGate
Trump’s Potential National Housing Emergency Declaration: 5 Key Takeaways
Trump is considering emergency measures to address the housing affordability crisis, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday.
September 5, 2025 – By Cal Coast Times
ATTOM warns California housing markets most at risk of downturn
ATTOM warns California housing markets most at risk of downturn
September 5, 2025 – By MPA Magazine
These were the riskiest US housing markets during the spring
Foreclosure, unemployment, and affordability pressures drove risk in key regions
September 5, 2025 – By Lost Coast Outpost
Breakthrough on California Housing Could Put Taller Buildings in Single-Family Neighborhoods
A powerful California construction union is no longer fighting a bill that would ease barriers to the construction of tall apartment buildings near train and bus stations. Story from @CalMatters.org.
September 4, 2025 – By Vanguard News Group
Housing Construction Permits in California Fall to Lowest Level Since 2014 - Davis Vanguard
California’s housing construction permits have fallen sharply in 2025, with the state issuing 49,400 permits for new housing in the first half of the year, the lowest level since 2014, due to elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.
September 3, 2025 – By Yahoo
Looking to move? These are California’s hottest rental markets
California captures just 8% of new U.S. apartments in 2025, says the latest RentCafe report. Here’s where they’re rising.
September 3, 2025 – By Yahoo
California and Florida Top New List of the Riskiest Housing Markets in the Nation
Of the 50 highest-risk markets, 14 were in California, seven in Florida, five in New Jersey, and four in Louisiana.
September 3, 2025 – By MSN
Will the housing market return to ‘normal’ anytime soon? New report explains
Waiting for the housing market to cool down? It may be awhile.
September 1, 2025 – By SFGate
Housing Market Stalls as High Costs Squeeze Buyers and Builders
Home sellers are frustrated as buyers hold back despite mortgage interest rates at a 10-month low, as anticipation grows for the Fed’s move.
September 1, 2025 – By SFGate
'Collapse' in Land Demand May Slow Future New-Home Construction
Following the frenzied competition of post-pandemic years, demand for residential land has plunged-a clear sign that builders are pulling back as profit margins shrink.
August 31, 2025 – By SFGate
Frustrated Sellers Retreat, Slowing Late-Summer Housing Market
The dog days of summer have failed to boost a sluggish housing market weighed down by economic challenges, with inventory growth stalling as many fed-up sellers bow out.
August 31, 2025 – By SFGate
Pending Home Sales Drop in July as Affordability Barriers Remain Steep
Pending home transactions, a sign of future home sales, dipped in July as many buyers waited on the sidelines for affordability conditions to improve.
August 31, 2025 – By SFGate
Older Homebuyers Are Gravitating Toward These Popular Metros
The face of homeownership in America is getting older. The average homeowner across the country's 50 largest metropolitan areas is about 51 years old, according to a new LendingTree study.
August 24, 2025 – By SFGate
Home Prices Flat for the Second Week in a Row as Summer Sales Slump
The dog days of summer have the U.S. housing market on the back foot, with prices flatlining, inventory growth slowing, and homes waiting longer for a willing buyer.
August 24, 2025 – By Vanguard News Group
Housing Crisis Demands Federal Intervention, Says Bloomberg - Davis Vanguard
The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act is a bipartisan bill that seeks to address the US housing crisis by reducing regulatory barriers, providing financial incentives to communities that increase housing production, and streamlining environmental reviews for federally funded housing projects.
August 24, 2025 – By Commercial Property Executive
Inland Empire’s Industrial Pipeline Slows, Investment Stays Strong
The Inland Empire’s industrial market saw a notable slowdown in development activity through June, according to Yardi Research data.
August 23, 2025 – By SFGate
Surprising Rise in Single-Family Home Construction: What To Know
Construction activity on new single-family homes got an unexpected boost in July, powered by a building surge in the South.
August 23, 2025 – By SFGate
Close to 3 Million Homes Face Wildfire Risk-Here's What You Need to Know
The threat of wildfires in the U.S. is a significant concern, with close to 3 million homes facing risk of destruction, especially in the Western and Southern regions. A recent report by Cotality highlights the vulnerability of properties, particularly in California, Colorado, Texas, Oregon, and Arizona, due to their high wildfire risk and substantial reconstruction costs.
August 23, 2025 – By Fortune
The Fed is starting to worry about the housing market now
“A few participants noted a weakening in housing demand, with increased availability of homes for sale and falling house prices.”
August 23, 2025 – By SSB Crack News
California’s Housing Market: Will Repealing Regulations Encourage Development? - SSBCrack News
A significant shift in California’s housing landscape is garnering attention across the U.S., particularly due to recent legislative changes aimed at
August 23, 2025 – By CBS8
Protesters rally against California Senate bill that increases housing density near transit hubs
Neighbors For A Better San Diego argue SB 79 risks displacing communities and undermines local governance. Supporters say it adds critically needed housing units.
August 19, 2025 – By C.A.R.
CCRE Federal Housing Policy Panel Recap
The panel discussion included federal policy solutions and recent progress in addressing the nationwide housing affordability and supply crisis.
August 19, 2025 – By Business Insider
‘Upside down economically’: Here’s why the housing market probably won’t get more affordable if the Fed cuts rates
Fed rate cuts are unlikely to lower borrowing costs for American homebuyers, according to one CIO. Mortgage rates and home prices remain elevated.
August 18, 2025 – By Vanguard News Group
California’s Housing Crisis Deepens as Affordability Declines across the State - Davis Vanguard
California’s housing affordability crisis has deepened, with only 15% of households able to afford to purchase a home in 2025, compared to 34% nationwide, due to rising interest rates and home prices.
August 18, 2025 – By BusinessWire
New Study: Innovative Financing Models Could Boost Affordable Housing Production in LA County by Attracting Private Capital to Leverage Measure A Funds
Deploying market-driven strategies that leverage new public funds with private investment and philanthropy could unlock $2.5 billion over a decade to acceler…
August 16, 2025 – By KTVU
Only 15% of residents can afford the average house in California | KTVU
Only 15% can afford a median-priced California house, according to the California Association of Realtors.Subscribe to KTVU’s YouTube channel:https://www.you…
August 15, 2025 – By GlobeST
Inland Empire Multifamily Sales Tumble 72% as Smaller Units Get Targeted
However, other key market fundamentals showed improvement from rent to occupancy.
August 15, 2025 – By SFGate
Homes Are Selling Below Asking Price-5 Key Takeaways
The housing market is experiencing a shift in dynamics with buyers gaining leverage as sellers face pressure to reduce prices due to a shrinking buyer pool. A recent report by real estate analytics firm Cotality highlights the challenges faced by sellers and the evolving trends in the housing market.
August 14, 2025 – By San Diego Union Tribune
Antsy about California housing? The worry isn’t foreclosures
California’s mid-year 0.5% rate of delinquent mortgages is far below the 2.8% average since 2003.
August 14, 2025 – By PBS
Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate drops to lowest level since October
The long-term rate fell to 6.58% from 6.63% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.49%.
August 14, 2025 – By Las Vegas Review Journal
Las Vegas is the fastest cooling housing market in US, report says
The latest report from Redfin shows the valley’s sales are dropping, but prices remain elevated.
August 14, 2025 – By Yahoo Finance
California developers hit pause on projects due to high costs
Inflated input prices from tariffs and interest rates caused delays and cancellations, according to a survey from Allen Matkins and UCLA.
August 14, 2025 – By C.A.R.
C.A.R.-backed housing group prevails in another litigation victory for housing in Beverly Hills
Californians for Homeownership achieved a victory against the city of Beverly Hills over its denial of an application to build a 165-unit mixed-use development in the city’s urban core.
August 13, 2025 – By IECN
Inland Empire Summit Reveals Majority of Rent-Burdened Households Spend Over 50% of Income on Housing
In the Inland Empire, most renter households considered rent-burdened — paying at least 35 percent of their income on rent — actually spend more than half of their income just to keep a roof over their heads.
August 12, 2025 – By C.A.R.
Second quarter 2025 housing affordability report
Elevated interest rates and higher home prices curbed California housing affordability in the second quarter of 2025.
August 12, 2025 – By Times Standard
Hidden in Trump’s spending package: A surprise boost to California’s affordable housing
Trump’s spending bill includes cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and more. But it also increases a federal tax credit that helps build affordable housing in California.
August 11, 2025 – By News Nation
Home buyers taking back power in housing market
The housing market has seen its latest shift once again, this time with home buyers turning the tide back in their favor.
August 10, 2025 – By Vanguard News Group
Opinion: There’s No Single Answer to the Housing Crisis - Davis Vanguard
The housing crisis is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach, including deregulation, funding for affordable housing, and rethinking the financial system’s role in driving prices.
August 8, 2025 – By NCSL
The US Needs More Homes. The States Have Some Ideas.
The U.S. is short 4.7 million housing units, according to the real estate website Zillow, and the dearth of inventory is contributing to skyrocketing prices across the country.
August 8, 2025 – By PasadenaNow
First Signs of Recovery Rise from Eaton Fire Ashes as Pasadena Homeowners Begin to Rebuild
Seven months after the Eaton Fire reduced their Montana Street home to rubble, a Pasadena couple cut a ceremonial ribbon Tuesday over the cleared lot where their new life will rise—marking what officials describe as one of the first reconstruction projects to begin in the fire-devastated community. The moment carried weight beyond one family’s recovery. As neighbors gathered to watch the simple ceremony on the debris-free lot, they witnessed the first tangible sign that their scorched neighborhood might heal. “We know the community is going through this together,” said Alex Rahban, whose construction firm is handling the rebuild. “The most important thing is to keep morale high and keep pushing forward—together.” The August 5 gathering drew an unusual crowd for what would typically be a routine construction milestone. Paul Little, President of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, brought board members to mark what he called “the first step of recovery from the Eaton Fire.” “It is very exciting to be here to mark the beginning of rebuilding in Pasadena,” Little said, acknowledging the symbolic importance of breaking ground on reconstruction efforts. Little participated in the ribbon cutting alongside Chamber Board members Katelyn Barchowsky, Jessica Alvarenga, and Bill Ukropina. City Councilmember Tyron Hampton sent representative Cushon Bell, and neighbors lined the street—all understanding that this single lot represented something larger: proof that rebuilding was possible. The homeowners hope to begin construction on their replacement home before year’s end. Their project is being managed by Rahban Development, a firm founded in 2023 that has shifted focus to fire recovery projects across Southern California. Founded in 2023, the firm brings significant expertise to fire recovery projects across Southern California. Alex Rahban previously managed over 500,000 square feet of construction at Swinerton, California’s top commercial contractor according to Engineering News-Record, where his projects included
August 3, 2025 – By LAist
August 2, 2025 – By CalMatters
California affordable housing programs are on the chopping block after Supreme Court ruling
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. East Palo Alto, like cities across California, has a law on the books that forces developers of new housing projects to foot the bill for the state’s shortage of affordable homes. New residential projects need to set aside a share of the units […]
August 2, 2025 – By SFGate
5 Key Takeaways: Home Values Decline in 4 Major Cities
Home values are now falling in four major cities in the South and the West, highlighting regional weakness in those housing markets.
August 1, 2025 – By SiliconValley.com
California ranks 15th in ‘tenant friendliness,’ study finds
Although considered a liberal bastion, California is far less “tenant friendly” than its blue-state counterparts on the East Coast, a new study found.
