Zillow seeks dismissal of consolidated RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

Zillow seeks dismissal of consolidated RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The Armstrong suit, which was first filed in early November, contained similar allegations, claiming that Zillow pressures agents in its Premier Agent and Flex lead programs to steer buyers to Zillow Home... Read more »
L.A.’s Mansion Tax Chokes New Construction as Permits Plunge 40%, New Study Shows

L.A.’s Mansion Tax Chokes New Construction as Permits Plunge 40%, New Study Shows

The Los Angeles “mansion tax,” officially known as Measure ULA, was adopted nearly three years ago to combat homelessness and fund affordable housing, but new research suggests the policy has backfired, stalling... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Drop to a 3-Year Low — Is Now the Best Time to Refinance?

Mortgage Rates Drop to a 3-Year Low — Is Now the Best Time to Refinance?

When you see headlines about mortgage rates hitting a multi-year low, it’s a moment worth paying attention to, especially for homeowners. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has... Read more »
Trump’s tariffs overturned by Supreme Court in 6-3 decision

Trump’s tariffs overturned by Supreme Court in 6-3 decision

The ruling does not stop Trump from trying to impose tariffs under other laws, although these methods come with more limits. The majority concluded that the Constitution “very clearly” assigns Congress the... Read more »
Residents Push Back on Landfill Smells Near Proposed Housing

Residents Push Back on Landfill Smells Near Proposed Housing

Irvine city leaders wasted little time in handing over an industrial site to Brookfield Residential Properties for development, but the project is already causing a big stink — and dealing with one. ... Read more »
Home Price Cut Map: A Closer Look at Where Sellers Are Repeatedly Slashing Prices

Home Price Cut Map: A Closer Look at Where Sellers Are Repeatedly Slashing Prices

Buyers looking to purchase a home without overstretching their budget have their best chance of finding a relative bargain in markets where sellers are repeatedly slashing their asking prices. Realtor.com® researchers identified... Read more »
Buyers Pull Back in the California Housing Market in January 2026

Buyers Pull Back in the California Housing Market in January 2026

If you’ve been keeping an eye on California’s housing market, you’ve probably noticed a bit of a chill setting in. And that chill became quite noticeable in January 2026. My take, supported... Read more »
Why the first 30 days can  make or break resident loyalty

Why the first 30 days can  make or break resident loyalty

With national vacancy rates hovering around 7%, property managers are under pressure to differentiate, retain residents, and operate more efficiently—all at the same time. The first 30 days of a lease are... Read more »
RBM Applies to Build Apartments, Retail in Rancho Park

RBM Applies to Build Apartments, Retail in Rancho Park

The location of a closed restaurant on Los Angeles’ Westside has been floated for redevelopment into housing and retail.  RBM of California filed an application with the Los Angeles Department of City... Read more »
Oscar-Nominated Couple Offer Wildly Creative Encino Estate for  Million

Oscar-Nominated Couple Offer Wildly Creative Encino Estate for $16 Million

Terence and Rachel Winter are not your average next-door neighbors. They are award-winning writers, directors, and producers, known for intriguing and entertaining audiences worldwide. And, in their spare time, they’ve taken to... Read more »