California is building fewer homes. The state could get even more expensive

California is building fewer homes. The state could get even more expensive

Ken Kahan makes a living building homes. A specialty? Luxury apartment complexes in Los Angeles neighborhoods such as Palms and Silver Lake filled with mostly market rate units, but with a handful... Read more »
California mortgage relief program running low on funding

California mortgage relief program running low on funding

The state of California is maintaining its mortgage relief program funded by the 2021 American Rescue Plan, which includes assistance for reverse mortgage borrowers. But the funding is running low and could... Read more »
Money running out for California help with missed mortgage payments

Money running out for California help with missed mortgage payments

Did a pandemic-related financial crunch leave you with mortgage troubles? The state may be able to help, but not for much longer. The California Mortgage Relief Program offers up to $80,000 to... Read more »
State Senator Wants to Put “Fangs” in California Housing Law

State Senator Wants to Put “Fangs” in California Housing Law

A California state senator wants to crack down on cities that fail to plan for more housing.  State Sen. Scott Wiener has proposed new legislation that would fine cities for failing to... Read more »
California People and Company News for March 22, 2024

California People and Company News for March 22, 2024

Connect News Commercial Real Estate news for every market and every facet, every day. Connect Events Live and virtual events bringing together the best of information and networking. Connect Awards View the... Read more »
State Farm to Not Renew 72K Property Policies in California

State Farm to Not Renew 72K Property Policies in California

Spare the “good neighbor” jokes — for residents with more than 70,000 State Farm home and apartment insurance policies across the state, the insurance market has left them in the lurch. Illinois-based... Read more »

California lawmaker says federal program to aid office-to-housing conversions isn't working -Shira Stein

The federal government quietly announced it would begin giving loans for conversions of vacant commercial space near public transit into housing last October, but developers who have applied have yet to receive... Read more »

California ranks dead last for job growth in US – Jonathan Lansner

The last time California ranked 51st for job growth before 2023 was the year Bill Clinton was sworn in as president, Beanie Babies were introduced, the first “Jurassic Park” hit the big... Read more »
Tech billionaires plan to build California city from scratch

Tech billionaires plan to build California city from scratch

For years, residents in Solano County heard about a mysterious group buying up thousands of acres of farmland and making millionaires out of property owners. The agricultural land had been owned by... Read more »
Why California shouldn’t bail out the home insurance industry

Why California shouldn’t bail out the home insurance industry

Insurance companies collected more than $150 billion in premiums from California homeowners over the last 25 years and enjoyed profits at four times the national average. Now they’re demanding an unprecedented bailout... Read more »