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Most metros expected to soften (~1–2%) following inventory easing. Coastal and high-cost urban segments under sharper pressure...

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 streamline permitting. These measures reflect...

San Diego homes are staying on the market longer, signaling a potential market cooldown. Active inventory rose over 71% yearly, giving buyers more choices and negotiating power....

Los Altos ranks as the fourth wealthiest U.S. suburb with an average household income of $403,512 and a home value of $4.56 million. California dominates the list, featuring 17 suburbs among the top 50 wealthiest, including Alamo, Orinda, and Palos Verdes Estates. The wealthiest suburb overall is Scarsdale, New York, with a 2023 average household income of $601,193. Continue to full...

California's housing crisis stems from high land and construction costs, strict zoning, and regulatory delays, causing prices to outpace incomes despite low interest rates. Solutions include zoning reforms to allow more density, streamlining permits, affordable housing programs, vacancy taxes to curb speculation, and alternative housing models like tiny homes. Public-private partnerships and...

California has an avg rent of $2,555 /mo. The avg apartment size is 852 sq ft. Rent per sq ft comes to about $2.99. California is one of the most expensive states for renters. Renters face some of the highest rents in the country for moderate space....

California home sales are projected to grow 10.5% in 2025, reaching approximately 304,400 transactions. Median home prices are forecasted to rise 4.6% to $909,400 in 2025....

San Diego home values are predicted to decline about 0.9% through May 2026. Mortgage rates expected to drop in 2026, potentially boosting buyer demand and home prices. The market will likely see a slight dip in 2025 before modest growth in 2026. Limited housing inventory will keep competition high despite short-term price...

California's housing market rebounded in June with a 4% sales increase from May, though median prices dipped slightly to $899,560. Sales remain just above last year's levels, with pending sales down for seven months and rising mortgage rates a concern. Regional disparities persist, especially in wildfire-affected areas like Altadena and Pacific Palisades, where sales and prices have sharply...

In 2025, buying a home remains out of reach for many Americans as housing prices continue to rise. A recent report shows that in 35 out of 50 states, a 6-figure income is now required to afford a median-priced 3-bed home. In very high-cost states like California, buyers need a household income of $210K to purchase a 3-bed property. This reflects the growing...