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  • WILL PERMITS EASE LA METROHOUSING SHORTAGE?

    WILL PERMITS EASE LA METROHOUSING SHORTAGE?

    Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim advanced in closing its housing supply-demand gap. Increased single-family permits are easing the region’s housing shortage.

  • Investor Signal: LA Multifamily Is Hot in Mid-2025!

    Investor Signal: LA Multifamily Is Hot in Mid-2025!

    LA saw going-in cap rate compression in Q2 — investor fave alert! Core IRR ticked up here, signaling steady confidence in LA multifamily. Sentiment improved — buyers and sellers both getting warmer. Coastal comeback? LA is showing solid signs of revival. Rent growth forecasts ↑: core 2.8%, value-add 3.3% over first 3 years

  • Garden Grove Market Update

    Garden Grove Market Update

    Here’s a quick update on the Garden Grove housing market. More homes are selling, but prices haven’t changed. Houses are moving at a steady pace, and the number for sale remains stable.

  • California Tackles Housing Costs with Building Code Freeze, Permitting Reforms

    California's new $321 billion budget includes a six-year pause on adopting or amending residential building codes, aiming to ease the housing affordability crisis and speed rebuilding after recent fires. The law also allows builders to use approved codes for up to 10 years for developments and exempts certain in-fill housing projects from CEQA review to…

  • Orange County Homes Stay Sky-High Priced!

    Orange County Homes Stay Sky-High Priced!

    Orange County’s median home price stands at $1.47M in Mid-2025. Beaches and entertainment fuel housing demand. The market remains expensive despite statewide price dips. Many buyers compete for limited inventory.

  • California Ranks 34th Among States Building the Most Homes

    The U.S. faces a housing shortage of 2.5 to 5.5 million units, with median home prices rising nearly $88,000 from 2020 to 2025. In 2024, about 1.48 million new homes were authorized, matching pre-2008 levels but insufficient to close the gap. Construction delays have increased, with 13% of homes taking over 13 months to build.…

  • LA Homes Got 8% Pricier in Early-Summer

    LA Homes Got 8% Pricier in Early-Summer

    ↓ 5.4% in L.A. County sales from May to June; ↑ 1.1% YoY L.A. median price ↑ 8.2% MoM to $903,650 Active L.A. listings ↑ 30.9% YoY; 3,550 homes on market Conditions now more favorable for buyers. Market could bounce back in second half of year

  • How to Know if a Home Fits Your Lifestyle?

    How to Know if a Home Fits Your Lifestyle?

    Research local schools even if you don’t have kids — they influence home values. Consider internet availability and speed, especially for remote work or streaming needs.

  • How Expensive Is Living in California?

    How Expensive Is Living in California?

    California households pay the highest median monthly bills in the U.S. at $2,854. Monthly mortgage in California averages $2,657, far above the national $1,775 median. Rent averages $2,028 per month, making it one of the most expensive rental markets. Californians pay $125 monthly for electricity and $116 for cable and internet. Overall, California's household bills…

  • 5 Luxury HOA Upgrades That Can Increase Your Property Value

    Luxury HOA upgrades like gated access with smart security, resort-style pools, outdoor entertainment spaces, high-end landscaping, and tech-integrated co-working lounges boost property values and community appeal. These features enhance safety, wellness, social interaction, and remote work convenience. Additional amenities include concierge services, art installations, and pet-friendly facilities. Successful implementation requires resident input, phased planning, and…