Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services
Research suggests the U.S. is missing its biggest opportunity to prevent youth homelessness.
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SoCal Edison compensates 82 Eaton fire victims 2 months into program
The utility received 1,500 applications for its Eaton fire compensation program and paid out 82...
Banks snatch up mortgage bonds that saw best returns since 2002
US banks flush with cash are buying up mortgage bonds and betting that the asset...
Factory malaise continues as manufacturing gauge drops to 1-year low
Producers are drawing down their raw materials inventories at the fastest rate since October 2024.
Housing won’t crash because it’s getting a bailout
Everyone talks "affordability" – but elections aren't won by doing what's needed: letting home prices...
This startup’s concept promises to snuff out California’s wildfires with sound
Entrepreneurs with a fire suppression technology developed by a NASA engineer wants to prevent a...
A commercial real estate expert’s predictions for 2026
Pricing expectations are still adjusting in some sectors, and deals that make sense tend to...
California grant program coming for homeowners in wildfire areas
New Safe Homes grants program, taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026, could begin taking applications...
First homeowners move into Hesperia’s new master-planned Silverwood
The development launched in 2012 is projected to deliver 15,663 homes over the next two...
Laguna Beach home, one of 8 on the sand in Three Arch Bay, seeks $30M
Private steps descend to the backyard and beach below, accessible by land only to residents...
California owners lost $33,000 in home equity in a year
Californians have plenty of equity left despite $33,000 slip: $603,000, No. 2 in US.
New California law requires working fridge in all apartments. LA landlords fought it
Beginning Jan. 1, landlords will be required to provide all apartments with a working stove...
New law streamlines housing development for California’s coastal universities
The bill, which began as a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz and UC San Diego...
America’s ‘missing middle’ and the struggle for affordable housing
State and local governments are rethinking how and where Americans can live by changing the...
HOA Homefront: Court decision denying ADU supports board’s discretion
The case stemmed from a couple's effort to build an accessory dwelling unit on their...
California couple creates one of the most sustainable homes in the nation
The Sebastopol couple have made their 1980s home ultra-energy- and water-efficient and outfitted it with...
Studio City home, reached by a pedestrian bridge, lists for $2.7M
Completed in 1949 and updated, the 2,950-square-foot home has a four-bedroom, three-bathroom main house and...
From Craftsman style to modern and minimalist, a year into post-fire rebuild a vision emerges
Housing options vary from relocating condemned houses, craning in factory builds and shopping plans from...
Real estate news: Orange City Square office complex sells for $89 million
The buyer was MGR Real Estate in Ontario.
Home prices fall in 44% of OC. How did your ZIP do?
Of 84 local ZIP codes with sales in October 2025, prices increased in the past...
HOA Homefront: What board eligibility requirements must HOAs follow?
In California there is only one mandatory eligibility requirement to run for director or serve...
Mortgage servicer Mr. Cooper cutting 102 jobs in Lake Forest
Mr. Cooper Group Inc., a mortgage servicing operation that was recently acquired by Rocket Cos....
Commercial real estate’s 12 days of Christmas
Please enjoy my take, as a commercial real estate professional, on the real 12 days...
California homebuying runs 22% below average
October saw 29,379 closed sales, according to Attom – off 2.2% in a year
Finding balance when the holidays arrive
Your family will not remember that deal you made. They will, however, remember your absence...
Own vs. rent: Buying is no longer a California financial slam dunk
For those lucky enough to rent by choice, it’s not necessarily a bad choice to...
Lazerson’s 2026 mortgage and housing predictions
He's predicting homebuyers and those refinancing will be the big winners as rates dip into...
Southern California house hunters continue to balk at high prices
Across the six-county region, October had 15,281 closed sales of houses and condos. That's the...
Palantir CEO buys 3,700-acre Colorado monastery for $120 million
The monastery and ranch were being marketed at $150 million by Mirr Ranch Group, making...
Surfside home sells off-market for a neighborhood record of $6.4M-plus
The newly renovated house is larger than the beachfront property six doors down, which sold...
Poorer Americans dropped federal flood insurance when rates rose
Most US homeowners insurance policies don’t cover flood damage, and the federally subsidized NFIP accounts...
Where do California homeowners stay the longest?
In metros near the coast, the median length of ownership was 11.8 years vs. 10.5...
Californians have 4th-lowest credit card burden in US
This math says that a typical Californian card balance is equivalent to 8 days' worth...
Where are California rentals vacant the longest?
All six California metros studied have had units renting faster than the U.S. pace.
Fishing and real estate have similarities, not just ‘the one that got away’
Fishing, at its core, is an exercise in patience.
Former Calabasas estate of actor John Stamos seeks $7.3 million
The Mediterranean-style estate boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a formal living area with a...
HOA Homefront: 4 new laws from Sacramento in 2025
2025 brought HOAs four new bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, one which took effect...
As debt mounts, is it worth tapping a home equity line of credit?
As of the third quarter, Americans owe $1.23 trillion in credit card debt, an all-time...
OC has 60 million-dollar ZIPs. How does yours rank?
In million-dollar ZIPs, sales grew 2% from the previous year and accounted for 75% of...
California again delays ‘zone zero’ wildfire protection rules for homes
Officials are waiting until March 2026 to continue work on regulations to require ember-resistant zones...
Late TV writer Stephen J. Cannell’s refreshed Pasadena estate lists for $22M
Designers reimagined it for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design in spring, while preserving its...
California home prices won’t crash or soar in 2026, Zillow says
A 1% gain was the median price change among the six Golden State metros in...
10 questions for 2026’s do-it-yourself economic forecast
Your observations of local commerce – and what you hear from family, friends, etc. –...
Before the ball drops: Key real estate strategies for 2026
December is one of the most consequential months of the year for anyone who owns,...
In Altadena, the first of 15 developer-built homes lists for $1.9M
New Pointe's entry into Altadena comes as the neighborhood is in various stages of recovery...
HOA Homefront: Questions on insurance for EV charging stations
A new California law is changing insurance requirements for EV charging staions in HOAs.
Californian sellers own their home for 11 years, 3rd longest in US
California's ownership duration hit a record high – one of 34 states reaching a peak...
Is paying for a mortgage rate buydown a good idea for you?
Points, sometimes called discount points, is interest paid in advance to achieve a lower interest...
Zillow removes climate risk scores from home listings
Real estate agents complained they hurt sales. Some homeowners protested the scores and found there...
Roommates can save California tenants 38% on rent
There's a $784 gap between California's $2,085 one-bedroom rent for a lone tenant and the...
Where did Southern California home prices jump the most in 10 years?
We created a quiz that helps you view the 10-year home price gains from a...
California homebuyer’s goal: Save $18,200 annually for 5 years
A wannabe California owner must stash 55% of excess income for 5 consecutive years to...
Third attempt to repeal Prop. 19’s tax burden on inherited property aims for 2026 ballot
The experience of a number of heirs highlights unsettling questions about Prop 19 that was...
So many reasons to be thankful for commercial real estate
I wanted to take this opportunity to give thanks for an amazing commercial real estate...
Real estate news: Vanguard University selling off-campus housing site
The property features several buildings and a combined 40 housing units at 115 Santa Isabel...
HOA Homefront: What happens when HOA endorses a homeowner for public office?
HOA management and its board should stay out of public election contests, even if the...
Southern California’s mortgage loan limits get a small boost for 2026
The annual increase is markedly smaller than in the last several years.
California consumer confidence plunges to 5-year low
A Consumer Confidence Index for California found that shopper psyche plunged 16% in November from...
California renters can save $3,331 monthly vs. owning, by this math
Typical rents, according to Zillow, run $2,985 a month vs. $6,316 in monthly ownership costs.
Contemporary craftsman home on Pasadena’s Johnston Lakefront seeks $6.8M
The property includes multiple terraces, outdoor rooms and a private 30-foot dock extending from the...
Home prices fall in 52% of OC. How’d your ZIP do?
Looking at 85 local ZIP codes, prices decreased in the past year in 44 and...
Father, son flip Southern California industrial space into luxury car condos
Finish Line memberships are for collectors who can afford the $1 million-plus price tag.
Why so many IE warehouses? LA, OC industrial rents are nation’s priciest
No. 1 nationwide for rent was Orange County. L.A. was No. 2.
What can Pittsburgh’s river valley teach California about real estate?
Let’s take a look at a few takeaways from the Allegheny River Valley.
Real estate news: Affordable housing for seniors expanding in Yorba Linda
Altrudy II, phase 2 at Altrudy Lane Seniors, will feature 64 apartments for seniors age...
Long Beach home on Naples Island with private marina seeks $10.8M
The home was originally an executive retreat and was later owned by an Olympic sailor.
VantageScore, a new FICO competitor, may help mortgage shoppers with little credit
Reporting rent, utility or a credit card for one month may make you mortgage ready
Home values drop in three-quarters of Southern California
Locally, the most widespread drops were found in Los Angeles and Orange counties, where 79%...
Charted: Southern California homebuying in September
It was the busiest September since 2022.
Tustin home tied to former OC Supervisor Andrew Do sells for over $1M
The Department of Justice is processing a request to send the proceeds from the sale...
Southern California home sales at 3-year high as rates fall
September saw 14,590 local home sales close. That's up 4% over the past year and...
LA-OC homeowners face $1,610 in ‘hidden’ monthly costs
A local buyer today would face an estimated monthly payment of $6,404 on a typical...
Ritz Cove mansion, with koi pond, three saltwater aquariums, seeks $22.6M
Built in 2009 on 75 bedrock-deep caissons, this 7,681-square-foot beach house has five bedrooms and...
Culver City’s idea to tackle the housing crisis: Take the stairs
For YIMBYs and other champions of more housing development, ditching the extra staircase has become...
More housing on California’s coast? Commission changes signal pro-building shift
Three new pro-development appointees at the powerful Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor...
Cheaper California house prices are a holiday shopping bargain
California selling prices were 7% lower for closings in January and February throughout 2015-24 compared...
What Louisville teaches us about people and real estate
One big common denominator: people.
HOA Homefront: After 800 columns, 8 things continue to motivate
Here are eight ways the column still seeks to help HOAs and their members.
How a 50-year mortgage can improve affordability for first-time buyers
A best bet might be an interest-only payment for the first 10 years, and then...
Would Trump’s 50-year mortgage have extremely high rates?
Would a far longer-term home loan save borrowers a significant amount of money in the...
Fannie Mae ethics team gutted as they investigated FHFA head Pulte
Anti-DEI measures cited to justify laying off 62 Fannie employees may have been a foil...
Corona del Mar Village home on a rare four-parcel corner lot nabs $20M
The property encompasses over a third of an acre, which is rare since lots in...
‘We feel alone’: LA fire survivors call for California’s insurance chief Lara to resign
Gov. Newsom is also facing pressure to oust the commissioner as insurance policyholders struggle with...
Trump’s 50-year mortgage isn’t the worst idea ever
A post by President Donald Trump on social media claimed that a 50-year mortgage could...
What the Dodgers’ 11th-inning triumph teaches us about real estate
Deals, like ballgames, can turn on one swing.
HOA Homefront: Questions on problem renters and rental fees
If tenants are creating problems, the HOA cannot discipline them directly because they are not...
Real estate news: 7 apartments in Anaheim fetch $3.2 million
The updated complex just 2 miles from Disneyland was built in 1964.
Fannie Mae eliminating minimum 620 credit score eligibility requirement
Private mortgage insurance companies still require a minimum 600 or 620 middle credit score for...
Bear Brand Ranch estate of late Golden State Foods CEO seeks $20 million
This 11,716-square-foot home offers seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and a resort-style backyard with expansive views.
17 Southern California cities rank among nation’s highest rents
Of the 50 priciest cities for tenants, California has by far the most – 38.
Economy shows ‘resilience’ despite ‘thorny issues,’ CSUF economists say
While an uptick in inflation is unsettling, the recent news from the labor market is...
‘It is a crisis’: Mayors share how grappling with housing has shaped their jobs
Housing is a pivotal issue in mayoral races in Minneapolis, New York City and Seattle.
What camping teaches us about commercial real estate
An overnight Cub Scout campout at Oso Lake brings to mind three things about commercial...
In Laguna Beach, Waymakers’ longtime youth shelter lists for $4M
Since 1979, the home provided 24-hour crisis intervention, shelter and support to thousands of children...
Real estate news: Office building in Brea snags $19.5 million
The building at 120 South State College Blvd. is leased to six tenants, including the...
HOA Homefront: More questions on restricting rentals
California law both grandfathers rental prohibitions and bans rental prohibitions and unreasonable restrictions.
Mortgages aren’t cheap enough to help most house hunters
The raw financing cost of a home purchase decreased by just 6% in a year....
Economists’ forecast: Housing, Wall Street a mix of ‘we are screwed’ to ‘all good’
Christopher Thornberg at Beacon Economics expects asset bubbles in crypto and AI will crash the...
Claremont home with custom Asian-inspired garden lists for $3.5M
The garden has a bridge over the koi pond, scattered boulders and trees and shrubs...
OC has 60 million-dollar ZIP codes. How does yours rank?
Orange County had 60 million-dollar ZIP codes in the three months ended in August –...