Rent regulation is winning. Outcry mounts as new projects stall

Rent regulation is winning. Outcry mounts as new projects stall

Opponents of rent control and rent stabilization are dialing up their vocal opposition to the housing affordability tactic as an “empty promise,” even as more major U.S. cities move to strengthen tenant... Read more »
Renovation projects remain popular, but homeowners often need help paying for them

Renovation projects remain popular, but homeowners often need help paying for them

Ongoing supply and affordability challenges in the housing market have frustrated many homeowners who have looked to trade up or relocate for various reasons. In response, some consumers have turned to renovation... Read more »
6 Top Outdoor Projects Homeowners Are Taking On

6 Top Outdoor Projects Homeowners Are Taking On

Nearly half of renovating homeowners say they’re targeting outdoor projects to upgrade their home’s curb appeal. They’re adding decks and porches, landscaping and more, with “improving aesthetics” as their chief goal, according... Read more »
Blend narrows loss in 2023, projects confidence in achieving profitability this year 

Blend narrows loss in 2023, projects confidence in achieving profitability this year 

California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs narrowed its loss in 2023 by expanding its consumer banking footprint and growing its mortgage consumer base.  The San Francisco-based company reported a non-GAAP net loss... Read more »
New Projects Could More Than Double LA Sound Stage Inventory

New Projects Could More Than Double LA Sound Stage Inventory

Los Angeles County already has the largest inventory of indoor filmable sound stages in the U.S. at 389 stages totaling 5.4 million square feet, Cushman & Wakefield reported. That figure could more than... Read more »
ED1 Projects Multiply in LA as Developers Question the Math

ED1 Projects Multiply in LA as Developers Question the Math

While the number of ED1 projects is poised to accelerate this year, a growing number of developers and advocates question the math behind it. Soon after assuming office, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass... Read more »
AirDNA Projects A Strong 2024 For STRs After Bumpy 2023

AirDNA Projects A Strong 2024 For STRs After Bumpy 2023

Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023. Mark your calendars for the ultimate real estate... Read more »
Mack Schedules Auction on Two TA Partners Irvine Projects

Mack Schedules Auction on Two TA Partners Irvine Projects

TA Partners hovers on the brink of losing two large multifamily projects in Irvine, after defaulting on $200 million in loans from Mack Real Estate. Mack has scheduled a foreclosure auction for... Read more »
Industrial Projects Surge in Irvine, OC’s Fast-Growth City

Industrial Projects Surge in Irvine, OC’s Fast-Growth City

Irvine, the fastest-growing city in Orange County, is seeing a rebound of industrial projects after decades of limited development. Nearly 2 million square feet of large industrial projects are either under construction... Read more »
Blend narrows loss in 2023, projects confidence in achieving profitability this year 

CBO projects FHA to lose $7 billion in 2024 receipts; budget cuts could impact reverse mortgages

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) faces a potential loss of roughly $7 billion in receipts in 2024, and a failure by Congress to come to terms on certain spending agreements could force... Read more »