Americans relocate less, favor nearby cities over long-distance moves

Americans relocate less, favor nearby cities over long-distance moves

The study found Americans are increasingly reluctant to move long distances. Even when households relocate, they tend to remain in the same census region, signaling a preference for proximity to family, jobs... Read more »
Lakewood Officials Plan Public Plaza on Empty Land

Lakewood Officials Plan Public Plaza on Empty Land

An empty lot south of Lakewood City Hall is set to receive a new life as a public plaza.  The parcel at 4900 Clark Avenue, south of City Hall and the Angelo... Read more »
‘We Bought a  Historic House To Move to Our Burned Lot in Altadena After Our Home Was Destroyed by Fire’

‘We Bought a $1 Historic House To Move to Our Burned Lot in Altadena After Our Home Was Destroyed by Fire’

A year after losing their house in Altadena, CA, in the deadly Eaton fire, Lauren Martinez and her husband are homeowners again—thanks to an unconventional real estate move involving meticulous planning and... Read more »
Southern California Housing Market: Trends and Forecast 2026

Southern California Housing Market: Trends and Forecast 2026

When you’re thinking about making a big move, whether buying or selling, the question everyone asks is: “What’s really happening in the market?” When it comes to the Southern California housing market,... Read more »
Senior home equity surges to record .7T

Senior home equity surges to record $14.7T

The RMMI increased to a reading of 511.99 — up from 502.47 in the prior quarter and the highest level since the index was launched in 2000. The data tracks long-term trends... Read more »
Special Servicer Grabs Loan for Blackstone-Owned Building

Special Servicer Grabs Loan for Blackstone-Owned Building

In the latest sign of Los Angeles County’s office market’s slow post-pandemic recovery amid high vacancy and distress, a loan tied to a Blackstone property in Burbank has been transferred to special... Read more »

Lawmakers Push for Capital Gains Tax Exclusion

Lawmakers and government officials say they’re making progress on an update to the capital gains tax. Right now, America’s homeowners are sitting on a staggering $34.7 trillion in equity, built up during a... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 87 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 87 Basis Points

For anyone dreaming of homeownership or looking to refinance, the news is incredibly positive: 30-year fixed mortgage rates have plummeted by a significant 87 basis points over the past year, hitting some... Read more »
Don’t count on the ‘silver tsunami’ for housing inventory surge

Don’t count on the ‘silver tsunami’ for housing inventory surge

“For years, analysts have held out hope that the aging Baby Boomer generation would trigger the ‘Silver Tsunami’ — a massive wave of homes unlocked and returned to the market,” the report... Read more »
Tenants Allege Landlord Harassment, ICE Threats

Tenants Allege Landlord Harassment, ICE Threats

A Los Angeles landlord is under fire for much more than typical maintenance neglect.  Nela Petrusan, landlord of the 43-unit 1430 Wright Street building in downtown Los Angeles, is accused of physically... Read more »