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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....

California Assemblyman Matt Haney is promoting a new bill, AB 1248, aimed at protecting renters from unexpected fees imposed by landlords. The bill mandates that all tenant costs be included in the rent, prohibiting additional fees during a tenancy. Haney highlights that rising housing costs in California make these fees burdensome, creating financial instability for renters. The legislation seeks to...

Home prices in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area fell 2.1% year-over-year and 0.8% month-over-month in April 2025. Nationally, home prices rose 0.4% month-over-month and 2.0% year-over-year, marking the slowest annual growth since 2012. Declines were largest in starter homes locally, while some affordable markets like Pittsburgh saw strong starter home price growth. Continue to full...

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....

Home sales ↑ 4.9% yearly despite monthly dip. Inventory growth hit fastest pace since 2023....

National home prices hit a record high in April 2025, but annual growth slowed to its lowest since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased inventory. This slowdown improves affordability and purchasing power for buyers. Starter home prices grew strongest in affordable Northeast and Midwest markets like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, where demand outpaces limited supply. The report uses a repeat-sales...