An update to Los Angeles’ 1999 adaptive reuse ordinance takes effect this month, and developers are already planning to convert underutilized commercial buildings across the city into apartments. The Los Angeles Times... Read more »
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and like any major purchase, timing can make a world of difference. If you’re dreaming of owning a place in 2026, mark your... Read more »
The charred remains of the historic Pacific Palisades Business Block cast a shadow over a once-bustling shopping district along West Sunset Boulevard. Empty lots littered with debris and ash line the street... Read more »
Trader Joe’s has purchased a former drugstore in Santa Monica, paving the way for a fourth location in the seaside city for the popular grocer. The retailer paid $22 million this month... Read more »
The U.S. housing market is showing clear signs of strain, with foreclosure filings increasing year-over-year for the ninth consecutive month, signaling a troubling shift for many homeowners and a potential inflection point... Read more »
Less than a year after 6,822 structures burned in the Palisades fire, the first rebuilding project has reached the finish line in Pacific Palisades: a two-story showcase home in the 900 block... Read more »
During her first week in office three years ago, Mayor Karen Bass issued a sweeping directive to speed up affordable housing applications. Now, that plan is permanent. The L.A. City Council unanimously... Read more »
Despite rising mortgage rates through much of 2024, recent indications show growing boldness among homebuyers heading into the new year. A report released Monday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed... Read more »
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index improved for the fifth consecutive month in December, rising about 3% to its highest reading in seven months. A surge in buying conditions for durables... Read more »
People often disregard reverse mortgages as being too complex. However, I argue they are simply unfamiliar. When explained properly, borrowers can easily understand the concept of a reverse mortgage. However, the loan... Read more »