Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

As localities across the country wrestle with housing shortages, one Massachusetts town will make its case to a panel of judges next week to argue against a plan that requires the construction... Read more »
State financial regulators and FHFA enter mortgage information sharing agreement

State financial regulators and FHFA enter mortgage information sharing agreement

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have signed onto a memorandum of understanding to formally share information between each other related to nonbank mortgage... Read more »
State Farm targets wealthy areas of LA for non-renewals

State Farm targets wealthy areas of LA for non-renewals

A flood of non-renewal notices for home insurance policies from State Farm will hit upscale neighborhoods from Calabasas to Bel-Air, while leaving others relatively unscathed. Illinois-based State Farm General Insurance has released... Read more »
Cal State Long Beach Breaks Ground on 5M Residence Hall

Cal State Long Beach Breaks Ground on $115M Residence Hall

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for La Playa Residence Hall, a $115-million, 108,000-square-foot student housing project. The project is a part of the State of California’s Higher... Read more »
Is Florida the Most Expensive State to Live in?

Is Florida the Most Expensive State to Live in?

When it comes to the cost of living, the United States presents a diverse landscape, with expenses varying significantly from state to state. A common question among those considering relocation or curious... Read more »
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 »
The State of Los Angeles Real Estate A Year Into Measure ULA

The State of Los Angeles Real Estate A Year Into Measure ULA

Los Angeles’ burden The taxes were supposed to be a boon for the city of Los Angeles. With a pumping luxury market and frequent commercial sales over $5 million, adding city transfer... Read more »
Cal State Long Beach Breaks Ground on 5M Residence Hall

CA Push to Adopt EVs Could Cost State $1B+ in Tax Revenues

Although California’s ambitious agenda to reduce fossil fuel use by transitioning the state from gas and diesel vehicles to electric ones promises important climate benefits, it also sets up a potential transportation... 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 »
Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

Washington state could provide guidance for others on buyer broker agreements

There is no doubt that the cooperative compensation structure changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuits settlement agreement will generate massive changes in the real estate industry, but those... Read more »