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More housing rules are shifting from local discretion toward statewide timelines, online permitting, density, and strong...
05/29/2026

More housing rules are shifting from local discretion toward statewide timelines, online permitting, density, and stronger enforcement.

California is rolling out a major set of housing laws in 2026, with changes touching CEQA, permitting timelines, transit-oriented density, ADUs, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, and disaster recovery. Some of the biggest pieces focus on making approvals faster and giving the state stronger tools....

Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two yea...
05/29/2026

Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two years after confessing that she wanted to leave the U.S. for good and move abroad.

Jolie, 50, purchased the extraordinary dwelling, which was once home to iconic filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, for $24.5 million in 2017, less than a year after she filed for divorce from fellow on-screen star Brad Pitt, and it has served as her primary residence ever since.

If you’re shopping for a home, this is a good reminder that even small mortgage rate moves can change the monthly paymen...
05/27/2026

If you’re shopping for a home, this is a good reminder that even small mortgage rate moves can change the monthly payment pretty quickly.

Mortgage rates moved up again, reaching their highest level in about five weeks, according to CNBC. That doesn’t mean buyers are out of the market, but it does make the payment math more important. A small rate change can affect what feels comfortable month to month, especially when home prices an...

A lot of Californians are still feeling priced out of homeownership, even with affordability improving slightly this yea...
05/27/2026

A lot of Californians are still feeling priced out of homeownership, even with affordability improving slightly this year.

New housing affordability data shows just how difficult homeownership still is for many Californians, despite modest improvements tied to lower mortgage rates and softer pricing in some markets. In cities across the state, housing costs continue to put pressure on household budgets and shape decisio...

The housing market might finally start shaking off some dust after a few years stuck in a rut.
05/25/2026

The housing market might finally start shaking off some dust after a few years stuck in a rut.

According to a new report from Realtor.com, both new home listings and contract signings just hit their highest level in four years. That surge in springtime activity is a sign that the real estate market might be becoming unstuck after years weighed down by the high interest rates that took root th...

If you’re watching California real estate, the 2026 outlook is less about a crash and more about a slow, uneven thaw.
05/24/2026

If you’re watching California real estate, the 2026 outlook is less about a crash and more about a slow, uneven thaw.

California’s 2026 housing market is still expensive, still tight, and still very different depending on where you’re looking. The article points to modest sales growth, limited inventory, high mortgage rates, and affordability that remains tough for many households. It’s useful context for any...

Nearly one-third (32 percent) of home buyers were able to afford a condo or townhome at a median price of $648,000, requ...
05/24/2026

Nearly one-third (32 percent) of home buyers were able to afford a condo or townhome at a median price of $648,000, requiring a monthly payment of $3,930 and a minimum annual income of $157,200.

Twenty-two percent of the state's homebuyers could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California in the first quarter of this year, an increase from 21 percent in fourth-quarter 2025 and 19 percent from the first quarter of 2025, according to C.A.R.'s Traditional Hous...

Build a colorful pollinator-friendly meadow using native wildflowers to attract bees and birds, or a vegetable garden to...
05/22/2026

Build a colorful pollinator-friendly meadow using native wildflowers to attract bees and birds, or a vegetable garden to grow food and add visual appeal.

Need some naturalistic landscaping ideas? Whether you're aiming to create a tranquil retreat or an eco-friendly oasis, the right landscaping design can help you connect with nature while elevating your outdoor living space. Fortunately, there are a ton of nature-inspired backyard designs out there t...

Mortgage rates briefly dipped below 6% before geopolitical tensions pushed them back to 6.2%, limiting potential demand ...
05/22/2026

Mortgage rates briefly dipped below 6% before geopolitical tensions pushed them back to 6.2%, limiting potential demand recovery.

Three major U.S. homebuilders reported first-quarter 2026 results showing industry-wide revenue and margin declines, but D.R. Horton stood out with the smallest sales drop and strongest order growth. Pulte and NVR suffered double-digit revenue declines, while D.R. Horton’s orders rose 11% year ove...

If you’re buying in a wildfire-prone area, insurance shouldn’t be a last-minute detail — it needs to be checked early.
05/20/2026

If you’re buying in a wildfire-prone area, insurance shouldn’t be a last-minute detail — it needs to be checked early.

California’s home insurance market is under real pressure, and this MoneyGeek analysis shows how widely the pullback has spread. Private insurers wrote fewer new homeowners policies in much of the state, while FAIR Plan enrollment has climbed sharply since 2021. That matters for more than wildfire...

When only about 23% of California households can qualify for a mid-tier home, it explains why sales are still so slow.
05/20/2026

When only about 23% of California households can qualify for a mid-tier home, it explains why sales are still so slow.

California home prices have mostly flattened since mid-2022, but affordability hasn’t improved much because borrowing costs are still so high. The LAO notes that a typical two-bedroom home payment was about $4,440 in March 2026, compared with about $2,700 to rent a similar place. That gap helps ex...

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