Impossibly high home prices are 'feudalizing' California as unaffordable housing markets pose existential threat to middle class, study says – JASON MA, Fortune

There are unaffordable housing markets, and then there are “impossibly unaffordable” markets, four of which are in California, a recent study said. The housing crisis represents an obstacle to upward mobility, and... Read more »
In Southern California, the race is on to build data centers

In Southern California, the race is on to build data centers

Where Wilshire Boulevard begins in downtown Los Angeles, thousands of miles of undersea fiber-optic cables disappear into an ordinary-looking office tower. One Wilshire is the mother of all data centers in the... Read more »
Will Housing Prices Drop in 2025 in California?

Will Housing Prices Drop in 2025 in California?

Will housing prices drop in 2025 in California? This pressing question is on the minds of many Californians, including homeowners, potential buyers, and investors. California’s real estate market has always been vibrant,... Read more »
California Housing Market Predictions 2025

California Housing Market Predictions 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the California housing market predictions for 2025 highlight both opportunities and challenges within this diverse landscape. While some regions are projected to see modest growth, others might experience... Read more »
Will interest rate decline shake up California housing market?

Will interest rate decline shake up California housing market?

For many prospective homebuyers, the last two years have been brutal as high home prices and mortgage rates produced the most unaffordable housing market since the 2000s bubble. Many experts don’t expect... Read more »
California Insurance Official Takes Heat on Proposed Reforms

California Insurance Official Takes Heat on Proposed Reforms

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is in the hot seat. Just before the public official outlined reforms to stave off an exodus of insurance companies from the state, homeowners and consumer advocates... Read more »
18% of California Households Live Mortgage Free

18% of California Households Live Mortgage Free

Fewer than one in five California households have paid off their homes, the lowest of any state in the U.S. But their numbers are rising. Some 18 percent of the state’s 13.7... Read more »
Jamie Duran joins eXp’s leadership team in Southern California

Jamie Duran joins eXp’s leadership team in Southern California

Real estate industry veteran Jamie Duran is making the move to eXp Realty. On Wednesday, EQTY | Forbes Global Properties, a California-based luxury real estate team brokered with eXp, announced that Duran... Read more »
Does Providing Room and Board to a Live-In Caregiver Make Them a “Care Custodian” Under California Law?

Does Providing Room and Board to a Live-In Caregiver Make Them a “Care Custodian” Under California Law?

Table of Contents Health and Social Services? Section 1 Why Might Gifts to Caregivers Be Problematic? Section 2 Is Room and Board for a Live In Caregiver Considered Compensation? Section 3 Key... Read more »
Reopening Probate In California: Things You Need To Know!

Reopening Probate In California: Things You Need To Know!

There are various reasons for which you can reopen probate. Remember, these aren’t just random reasons but serious issues like discovering new assets, fraud, finding that the will was fabricated, or major... Read more »