LA City Council approves $15M to assist tenants fighting rent hikes in Chinatown apartment
Families in the Chinatown community have been battling to remain in their homes since the affordability covenant for the building expired in 2018 amid a housing crisis in the city.
Families in the Chinatown community have been battling to remain in their homes since the affordability covenant for the building expired in 2018 amid a housing crisis in the city.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
For the price of a home in LA, you could’ve bought a skyscraper in St. Louis
A recent sale of one of the tallest buildings in St. Louis fetched $3.6 million, a stark contrast to the regular sales of homes in LA for twice that amount, underscoring the tumultuous nature of the current real estate market in America.
A recent sale of one of the tallest buildings in St. Louis fetched $3.6 million, a stark contrast to the regular sales of homes in LA for twice that amount, underscoring the tumultuous nature of the current real estate market in America.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Should LA landlords run criminal background checks on tenants? City officials consider potential ban
The Los Angeles City Council voted on the motion Tuesday and are looking to reinstate the "fair chance" housing ordinance.
The Los Angeles City Council voted on the motion Tuesday and are looking to reinstate the "fair chance" housing ordinance.
California hasn’t been tracking homeless programs’ effectiveness, audit finds
California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over a five-year period but didn’t consistently track the outcomes or effectiveness of its programs, according to state audit released Tuesday.
California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over a five-year period but didn’t consistently track the outcomes or effectiveness of its programs, according to state audit released Tuesday.
State Farm dropping policies in these California ZIP codes
State Farm is about to drop thousands of policies in certain California ZIP codes. Is yours one of them?
State Farm is about to drop thousands of policies in certain California ZIP codes. Is yours one of them?
This is the income you need to afford a $500,000 home in California
California requires the highest annual salary to afford a typical home at $197,057.
California requires the highest annual salary to afford a typical home at $197,057.
California giving away up to $150,000 for first-time homebuyers
Made possible by the California Housing Finance Agency, the program gives eligible individuals 20% of the home's cost to help with the down payment.
Made possible by the California Housing Finance Agency, the program gives eligible individuals 20% of the home's cost to help with the down payment.
3D printing robotic arm builds ADU
A group is using technology to revolutionized the building of 'accessible dwelling units,' also known as 'granny flats' to some.
A group is using technology to revolutionized the building of 'accessible dwelling units,' also known as 'granny flats' to some.
First-time buyers need this much to afford a starter home
First-time buyers need to earn nearly $6K more to buy a home than they did a year ago.
First-time buyers need to earn nearly $6K more to buy a home than they did a year ago.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
Mother of 4 evicted after transitional housing period runs out, community protests
A mom of four has been kicked out of her home after her temporary housing program was up. Protesters say Los Angeles housing services haven't done enough to help her find a permanent home.
A mom of four has been kicked out of her home after her temporary housing program was up. Protesters say Los Angeles housing services haven't done enough to help her find a permanent home.
Housing program eviction protesters removed
Temporary housing advocates were trying to prevent a mother of four from being evicted.
Temporary housing advocates were trying to prevent a mother of four from being evicted.
'Million Dollar Listing' star argues Beverly Hills has no room for affordable housing: ‘Doesn’t pencil out’
Josh Altman said the plan to add more affordable housing is 'hurting' residents.
Josh Altman said the plan to add more affordable housing is 'hurting' residents.
Realtors' 6% commission on buying, selling homes eliminated: Here's why
The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more, following a groundbreaking court settlement that will revolutionize the landscape of home sales in the United States.
The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more, following a groundbreaking court settlement that will revolutionize the landscape of home sales in the United States.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
Voters will carefully consider housing affordability in 2024
Voters are focused on the housing affordability crisis as the contentious 2024 presidential election heats up.
Voters are focused on the housing affordability crisis as the contentious 2024 presidential election heats up.