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Understanding Tenant Rights: A Guide for Property Managers in Orange County
Managing property rentals in Orange County involves upholding tenant rights to avoid disputes and ensure legal compliance. Key rights include a habitable environment, privacy, protection against discrimination, and fair security deposit handling. Effective communication and prompt responses are crucial. During evictions, legal guidelines must be followed to prevent wrongful claims, fostering trust and enhancing the…
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California Housing Market Forecast for 2025-2026
Growth Expected: Sales and prices are predicted to rise, with median home prices hitting $909,400 in 2025. Lower Interest Rates: A projected drop to 5.9% for 30-year mortgages should drive market activity by easing the "lock-in" effect.
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What’s the Security Deposit Limit in California?
California’s rental security deposit law limits the amount landlords can charge and specifies its allowed uses. Landlords can charge one month’s rent, but smaller landlords can charge up to two months’ rent.
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California Cities: 2025 Projected Growth by MSA
Bakersfield MSA is projected to grow by 1.8% due to affordability and a strong job market. Riverside-San Bernardino MSA also expects 1.8% growth, attracting buyers with lower urban costs.
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California Housing Prices: Will They Fall in 2025?
California housing prices in 2025 may see declines in some MSAs, with others experiencing growth. High living costs and remote work trends are driving declines in cities like San Francisco and Sacramento.
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Can Fed Fix the California Housing It Crashed?
Homebuying in California has sharply declined since March 2022, following a series of rate hikes. Average home sales reached 260,200 annually, 40% below March 2022's pace of 434,100.
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California Passes Law Extending New Protections to Mortgage Borrowers
Governor Newsom signed AB 2424, effective January 1, 2025, which introduces new foreclosure notification and sale requirements for mortgage lenders. Lenders must inform defaulting borrowers about third-party assistance options and provide disclosures before signing mortgages. Foreclosure sales are postponed for 45 days if the property is listed for sale, with further delays if a purchase…
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California Seeks Public Input on Insurance Reforms
California's Department of Insurance seeks public input on reforms to improve statewide insurance availability.A virtual public hearing on wildfire modeling regulations is scheduled in September.
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Broadband and Housing Bills Impact California Growth
California’s housing market is impacted by broadband expansion, new laws, and emerging affordable housing trends. Over $1.8B for broadband could transform underserved communities, increasing Real Estate viability across California.
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California’s Wildfire Crisis: $760 Billion Rebuild Bill
Over 1.2 million California homes face high wildfire risk, with reconstruction costs exceeding $760 billion. California FAIR Plan offers limited insurance, with major insurers retreating from high-risk zones.
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