Tracking rental price gouging in LA and pushing for accountability following fires

Authorities encourage reporting suspected gouging to local law enforcement, with resources available for tenants to understand their rights during the state of emergency.

Californians are fueling Texas' booming housing market: report

According to the report, the top reasons households move to Texas from out of state are because of housing, jobs, and climate.

LA City Council votes against eviction protection for wildfire victims

The policy would have protected renters from certain evictions if they could prove that they were facing financial hardship because of the fires.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?

Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.

Rent soaring in these LA ZIP codes after California wildfires, report says

The Palisades and Eaton fires have destroyed thousands of homes across LA County. A new report says in the days since the fires, rent prices have been going up.

LA real estate agent reveals No. 1 reason why Pacific Palisades residents won’t return

Southern California has been grappling with a surge of wildfires since Jan. 7. Over 50,000 acres have been scorched, 28 people have been killed and upwards of 16,000 homes and buildings have been completely lost.

How Californians could fireproof homes before LA wildfires

As displaced residents still reeling from the wildfires start to think about a rebuild, FOX 11 spoke with experts on how we can fireproof our homes.

LA fires: Landlords could face penalties for price gouging

California law mandates you cannot increase the price of a commodity, which includes real estate, by more than 10% after an emergency has been declared.

California fires: Why are rents spiking in Los Angeles?

Officials are now starting to see price gouging and scams, including with hotels and short-term rentals and medical supplies, said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

Los Angeles tenants face significant rent increases for 2025

Many Los Angeles renters face significant rent increases this year, with rent-controlled properties capped at 4% and non-rent-controlled properties up to 8.9%.

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Many Los Angeles tenants face significant rent increases this year, with rent-controlled properties capped at 4% and non-rent-controlled buildings up to 8.9%.

Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report

Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

New California laws going into effect in 2025

New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.

Families losing rent-stabilized apartments
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FOX 11's Gina Silva spoke with families in danger of getting their leases terminated by their owners.

What Trump’s 2nd term could mean for the housing market: Expert weighs in

The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.

Want to buy a home in 2025? Here's where mortgage rates will land

Realtor.com's 2025 housing forecast released Wednesday indicates mortgage rates will come down next year. Here's what buyers can expect.