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California continues to constrain the rental housing market — to its detriment.
California lawmakers are implementing new "renters' rights" laws that are seen as burdensome for housing providers. The laws restrict landlords' ability to reclaim their property for personal use and limit security deposit amounts. Critics argue that these laws will discourage small landlords from renting out their properties and exacerbate the housing crisis. They believe that…
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California’s New Laws Streamline Home Building in 2024
New housing laws in California aim to alleviate the housing shortage by removing barriers and boosting incentives for construction.Legislation includes speeding up apartment building approvals, aiding affordable housing, and easing environmental review processes.
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California Calling: Will 2024 Bring Price Relief?
California’s housing market is expected to become slightly more buyer-friendly by the end of 2024. Analysts predict more homes, better affordability, and potential price declines. Reasons for optimism: – Falling mortgage rates – Rising supply – Cooling inflation
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California Cracks Open Door to More Homes in 2024
New housing laws aim to tackle California's housing shortage by: 1. Streamlining the approval process 2. Boosting incentives 3. Curbing environmental lawsuit delays 4. Promoting accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
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2024 California Housing Laws: What’s Changing?
Assembly Bill 1033 in 2024 permits the separate sale of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) from main residences. Sale of ADUs separately necessitates creating Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) for these condominiums.
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California’s First-Time Homebuyers’ Average Age
Avg Californian first-time buyer age: 49 years old Financial limits drive California's homeownership gap with the nation.
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14 around the world, and candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. By the middle of the 18th, it was…
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Want to Buy a Home in 2024? Here Are 4 Ways to Help Make It Happen
Assess your finances before buying a home, save money, and consider different mortgage types. Make sure your credit score, debt, and income are in good shape. Be prepared for the costs of buying and owning a home. Research different mortgage lenders and apply for pre-approvals to find the best rate. Consider high-yield savings accounts as…
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2024 Trends Across California: Will the Market Rebound?
2024 Expectations: – ↑ Inventory -Moderate price appreciation -Improved housing conditions with slight relief Realtor.com predicts diverging trends: -SF area: ↓ 0.8% in sales and ↓ 5.2% in prices -San Jose: ↓ 18.5% in sales but ↑ 3.1% in prices
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The good, the bad and the ugly: America’s housing market in 2024
The housing market saw a decline in sales last year due to high interest rates and low supply. However, with expected interest rate cuts, mortgage rates may ease, leading to increased home sales. On the downside, this could also drive up home prices, exacerbating the existing affordability issue. Additionally, there is a significant shortage of…