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

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 »
Washington state could provide guidance for others on buyer broker agreements

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 »
State Farm to Not Renew 72K Property Policies in California

State Farm to Not Renew 72K Property Policies in California

Spare the “good neighbor” jokes — for residents with more than 70,000 State Farm home and apartment insurance policies across the state, the insurance market has left them in the lurch. Illinois-based... Read more »
Biden outlines housing proposals during State of the Union

Biden outlines housing proposals during State of the Union

President Joe Biden entered the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday night, filing past a narrowly divided Congress during an election year and preparing to give a State of... Read more »
Zillow Chief Economist ahead of State of the Union

Zillow Chief Economist ahead of State of the Union

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Fast Money Skylar Olsen, Zillow Chief Economist, joins ‘Fast Money’ to talk Pres. Biden’s proposes solution fo the U.S.... Read more »
Fullerton Settles With State to Produce Housing Element

Fullerton Settles With State to Produce Housing Element

The City of Fullerton has made peace with California over its housing plan. Fullerton’s City Council reached a settlement with the state to update its so-called housing element and adopt a blueprint... Read more »
Washington State Housing Market Trends & Forecast 2024

Washington State Housing Market Trends & Forecast 2024

The Washington state housing market has experienced some notable changes in recent times. The housing market does not show clear signs of an impending crash. However, the landscape is dynamic, and potential... Read more »