President Donald Trump reiterated his aim of making the housing market affordable without lowering home values during the State of the Union speech, his annual address to Congress. Trump’s speech on Tuesday... Read more »
In a rare moment of political alignment last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Trump vowed to crack down on corporate home buying. Now, a new bill aims to make it a... Read more »
State capitals aren’t just the answers to trivia questions. Many rank among the top places to live in the country, with much to offer the typical resident, but not all capitals are... Read more »
California Legal Implications: Trust Taxation and the Importance of Residency A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, *North Carolina Dept. of Revenue v. The Kimberley Rice Kaestner 1992 Family Trust*, addressed whether a... Read more »
If you missed the Los Angeles State of the City, don’t worry. That’s because a firm grip on where the mayor stands on proposed reforms for Measure United to House L.A. —... Read more »
Beth Blackmarr has lived in Ohio long enough to watch property taxes swallow her mortgage. She says the share of her monthly payment going to property taxes has jumped from 15% in... Read more »
The latest “not in my backyard” tactic in California’s local zoning disputes and state housing law battles? Filing a complaint with the state bar association. A case in point: An attorney who... Read more »
For California residents who follow professional sports—or who have family members pursuing athletic careers—the recent injury to Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler serves as a stark reminder: even at the peak... Read more »
The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice. The back-and-forth around public vs. private listings... Read more »
RFR announced The Cochran Firm has signed a 10-year, 13,757-square-foot full-floor lease at 17 State St. in Lower Manhattan. The firm reported a record-breaking year at 17 State, with 250,000-plus square feet of... Read more »