2025

California needs 2.5M new homes by 2030, but only 80K homes are built annually. Densification, including ADUs, can increase housing supply without needing additional land....

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad home prices dropped 2.1% year-over-year in April 2025, continuing market cooling. Month-over-month prices in the metro fell 0.8% from March to April, reflecting slowing appreciation....

California lawmakers approved a transit-oriented development bill but rejected a missing middle housing bill, reflecting ongoing debate over housing supply and affordability. Montana passed zoning reforms easing parking and height limits to boost housing. Washington enacted statewide rent control capping annual increases, with exemptions for newer buildings. In New Jersey, zoning rules limiting home...

The best time to list a home in San Diego is late March to early April for higher prices. Sellers listing during this period can earn about 2% more, adding around $20K to a typical sale....

California's home listings surged to over 64,900 in April, a post-pandemic high, driven by a 50% year-over-year inventory rise amid weak sales below Great Recession lows. Despite rising inventory and sluggish sales, median home prices remain firm at $767,000. Experts warn prices may stagnate or decline if inventory continues to grow, with affordability and economic risks posing challenges to the...

California home sales ↓ 3.4% in April, marking the second consecutive monthly decline. Existing single-family sales totaled ~268K annually, the lowest in three months and below 300K for 31 months....

Southern California home prices rose just 0.4% in April, hitting $884,981—only 0.7% above last year. Los Angeles County’s for-sale inventory rose 39% year-over-year, outpacing buyer demand and softening price gains....

Real Estate markets will face sustained volatility through 2029 due to shifting interest rates and economic uncertainty. Urban markets with limited supply are projected to see continued price growth despite national cooling trends....

Avg home value in 2025: ~$800K Change: ↑ 40% from ~$564K in 2020 Avg mortgage balance in 2025: ~$450K Change: ↑ 21% from ~$372K in 2020 US national 5-yr growth: • Home value: ↑ 40% • Mortgage balance: ↑ 24%...

San Diego is rolling back its ADU policy after significant opposition from residents and community leaders. The ADU bonus program allowed extra apartment units on single-family lots with income-restricted rents....