Zombie mortgage may force disabled vet from home
A disabled Marine veteran and his family may soon lose their long-time Simi Valley home after being notified about a practice known in the realty world as a zombie or ghost mortgage.
A disabled Marine veteran and his family may soon lose their long-time Simi Valley home after being notified about a practice known in the realty world as a zombie or ghost mortgage.
Buying a home? This day in January might be the best time to close with the lowest premium: study
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, released its latest study revealing the best times of the year to buy a home based on low premiums.
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, released its latest study revealing the best times of the year to buy a home based on low premiums.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
These 7 California cities have more million-dollar homes than most of US: study
A new study found California has the highest percentage of homes costing $1 million or more in the U.S. Did your city make the list?
A new study found California has the highest percentage of homes costing $1 million or more in the U.S. Did your city make the list?
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses
The United States has experienced a 12% increase in homelessness. Federal officials pointed to soaring rents and a winding down of pandemic aid for housing.
The United States has experienced a 12% increase in homelessness. Federal officials pointed to soaring rents and a winding down of pandemic aid for housing.
These California cities will see home sales skyrocket in 2024: study
Several Southern California real estate markets are expected to rebound from significant sales declines in 2023, according to the 2024 National Housing Forecast.
Several Southern California real estate markets are expected to rebound from significant sales declines in 2023, according to the 2024 National Housing Forecast.
After 1 year in office, LA Mayor Bass says this is the state of the city's homeless population
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed the city's homeless crisis during her tour to highlight her 1st year in office.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed the city's homeless crisis during her tour to highlight her 1st year in office.
Disorganized data makes finding shelter beds and interim housing more difficult, LA city controller says
The LA City Controller's office challenged the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority's current efforts in gathering and using homelessness data and shelter bed availability in the city.
The LA City Controller's office challenged the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority's current efforts in gathering and using homelessness data and shelter bed availability in the city.
LIST: These 18 LA County zip codes are the most expensive to rent in, study
18 Los Angeles County's zip codes ranked the most expensive to rent in, according to a RentHop review. How does your neighborhood compare?
18 Los Angeles County's zip codes ranked the most expensive to rent in, according to a RentHop review. How does your neighborhood compare?
Motels, short-term rentals in LA required to get police permit under proposed ordinance
The ordinance would require motels and short-term rentals like Airbnbs to get a police permit from the city in order to operate, in addition to existing requirements.
The ordinance would require motels and short-term rentals like Airbnbs to get a police permit from the city in order to operate, in addition to existing requirements.
LA City Council OKs hike limits on rent-controlled units
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance that would limit rent increases on rent-stabilized units to 4%, or up to 6% if landlords cover gas and electric costs.
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance that would limit rent increases on rent-stabilized units to 4%, or up to 6% if landlords cover gas and electric costs.
Finding affordable housing in LA could get easier with this proposed search system
The online affordable Los Angeles housing search system is expected to launch in June 2024.
The online affordable Los Angeles housing search system is expected to launch in June 2024.
LA County extends but slightly increases rent increase cap in unincorporated areas
A 3% cap on rent increases was set to expire at the end of the year. The cap's now been increased to 4% and extended through June 2024.
A 3% cap on rent increases was set to expire at the end of the year. The cap's now been increased to 4% and extended through June 2024.
LA City Council calls for law requiring hotels to replace lost housing
The proposed ordinance would also prevent the use of short-term rentals as "party houses." It would still need to be finalized before final approval.
The proposed ordinance would also prevent the use of short-term rentals as "party houses." It would still need to be finalized before final approval.
Homes in this California city sell faster than anywhere else in the state, study shows
Only one California city made Redfin's list of fastest housing markets in the U.S.
Only one California city made Redfin's list of fastest housing markets in the U.S.
LA County Supervisors demand answers over delayed landlord relief program
The program, approved in January, would provide funds to small landlords owed back rent accumulated during the pandemic, but according to two LA County Supervisors, hasn't even begun yet.
The program, approved in January, would provide funds to small landlords owed back rent accumulated during the pandemic, but according to two LA County Supervisors, hasn't even begun yet.
California residents want to move to these states the most, study shows
A new study has revealed the top destinations that each U.S. state wants to relocate or move to, according to Google.
A new study has revealed the top destinations that each U.S. state wants to relocate or move to, according to Google.
US housing market needs 1M more homes to satisfy demand
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
Los Angeles County median home prices surpass $900,000 for first time-ever
Los Angeles County is one of just six counties in California where more than half of homes are sold above asking price.
Los Angeles County is one of just six counties in California where more than half of homes are sold above asking price.