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California Leads in Single-Family Rental Price Hikes
California cities lead the nation in single-family rental price increases in Q3 2024. Nationwide single-family rents ↑ 3%, but California saw higher surges in rental prices.
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California Housing Market Predictions for Next 2 Years: 2025-2026
The California housing market forecast for 2025-2026 indicates mixed trends, with some areas expected to see price increases while others may experience slight declines. Increased sales and lower interest rates are anticipated to drive growth, but affordability remains a significant challenge, with only about 16% of households able to afford a median-priced home. The market…
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Things Homeowners Should Check in Winter
Protect Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing and bursting during cold weather. Seal Air Leaks: Check windows, doors, and outlets for gaps to save on heating costs.
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New law doubles eviction response time, giving California tenants leeway to fight back
California's new law, effective January 1, extends the time tenants have to respond to eviction notices from five to ten days. This change aims to provide renters with more time to seek legal assistance and prepare their defenses, potentially reducing the number of tenants who lose cases by default. While access to legal services varies…
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California’s Housing Shortage: Three Decades of Struggles
California's population ↑ 31%, but housing units increased just ↑ 33% from 1990 to 2024. Housing costs surged: home values ↑ 56%, rents ↑ 39%, making California one of the most expensive states.
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Orange County Housing Market: Trends and Forecast 2025
The Orange County housing market in late 2024 shows rising median sale prices and increased home sales, with attached homes up 9.5% and detached homes up 33.3% year-over-year. Despite a slight 0.7% decrease in attached home prices, detached homes have risen by 5.9%. Inventory remains low at 2.4 months, indicating a seller's market. Homes are…
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Priciest to Buy a House by 2030: California
Projected average home price: over $1 million by 2030. High demand due to robust job market.
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Can California’s Existential Insurance Crisis be Solved by New State Regulations?
California property owners are not legally required to carry insurance, but most do for protection against wildfires and other risks. Insurers, facing increasing wildfire threats, are now required to use computer modeling to set premiums and expand coverage in high-risk areas. While some support these changes, Consumer Watchdog criticizes the lack of transparency in rate-setting.…
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Cities With the Fastest-growing Home Prices in the Los Angeles Metro Area
The real estate market remains competitive post-pandemic, with home values in the U.S. averaging $358,761, a 2.3% increase from the previous year. While rising mortgage rates have slowed growth and caused price declines in some areas, others continue to see significant increases. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, various cities report substantial year-over-year price…
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2025 Compliance Resources for California Landlords
New compliance forms for 2025: Essential updates for California landlords to navigate evolving rental regulations. Key change: AB 2747 requires landlords with 15+ units to report rental payments starting April 2025.