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Los Angeles County: Retail Vacancy Hits 6.5%
Retail vacancy in Los Angeles rose to 6.5%, ↑ 120 basis points since 2022. Submarkets with falling multifamily vacancy, like Santa Clarita, show strong retail demand under 5.2% vacancy.
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Will California’s Fire Zones Fuel Housing Growth?
California’s housing laws have struggled to achieve desired density over the past five years. The fire-damaged areas now offer large, buildable spaces to test California’s housing laws.
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Orange County: Third Top Office Market
Scored 63 points to place 3rd among large markets. Led all large markets in year-over-year asking-rent growth.
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Housing Tracker: Southern California home prices largely flat in April
Southern California home prices rose just 0.4% from March to April, reaching $884,981, with only 0.7% growth year-over-year, a sharp slowdown from last year's 9% increase. High mortgage rates, rising inventory, and economic uncertainty limit price growth. Zillow forecasts a slight price decline by 2026. Meanwhile, rents dipped in many areas but rose near recent…
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Orange County Housing Market Forecast: What’s Next?
↑2.6% annual increase in attached home prices suggests modest growth April 2025–April 2026. ↓0.7% annual decrease in detached home prices signals slight cooling over the same period.
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How Much Do Californians Spend on Housing in 2025?
Californians spend 44% of their income on housing—second only to Hawaii's sky-high 53%.Nationally, the typical household spends 26% on housing.
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How much does the American dream cost in CA? Here’s what you need to earn in 2025
To live comfortably in California in 2025, an annual income exceeding $100,000 is necessary, with specific cities requiring even higher salaries. San Francisco tops the list at $172,340, followed by San Jose at $167,958 and Oakland at $160,162. Los Angeles requires $159,612, while Long Beach and San Diego need $157,613 and $152,369, respectively. The average…
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Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes on Memorial Day.
This day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to defend America's freedom.It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials.
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Where are rents still falling in Southern California?
Southern California rents rose 1.5% over the past year, with declines in only 6 of 32 markets, compared to broader price drops last year. Limited new construction, high home prices, and wildfire damage boosting rental demand contributed to rising rents. Outside Southern California, rents rose 0.4%, with declines in just 2 of 16 markets. Nationally,…
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Best Places to Live in Northern California in 2025
Arcata – Median home price: $450K Grass Valley – Median home price: $500K
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