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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

36% of California homebuyers were investors in 2025's first half

Investor purchases reached 36% of California single-family home sales in H1 2025, substantially raising prices and obscuring affordability pressures for typical buyers.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Walters: Political friction percolates over housing policy, workers comp payouts

State attempts to override local control for high-density housing near transit intensify conflict with California cities, provoking local opposition despite housing shortfalls.
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Where in California are investors the most active homebuyers?

My trusty spreadsheet reviewed data from Cotality - previously known as CoreLogic - tracking the share of single-family home purchases made by people not occupying the property. My focus was on the average pace of the past 18 months - last year and the first six months of 2025 - and how those investment patterns compared to the previous nine years. What stands out: Seven of California's 10 most significant increases in investor share of homebuying were nowhere near the Pacific.
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California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

California building permits tumble to 16% below average

California issued 49,400 housing permits in the first half of 2025, the slowest start since 2014 excluding 2020.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jon Lovett Left Visibly Stunned By Democrat's Weird Boast

Imelda Padilla opposed SB79, prioritizing neighborhood control over transit-oriented housing height and parking requirements, blocking state efforts to streamline construction amid California's housing crisis.
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fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

Pustilnikov beats Beverly Hills on Builders Remedy

The Linden Drive project was one of the first proposals in Beverly Hills to exploit the legal loophole that lets builders override local planning boards when cities fail to plan for new housing as required by state law.
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Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

California environmental groups vent concerns over building standards law

Environmental groups are concerned that AB 306 may hinder climate resiliency efforts in housing construction.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Californians report unraveling mortgage relief after the fires

California's mortgage relief program is facing compliance issues, with homeowners receiving unwarranted demands for repayments despite the voluntary guidelines established.
Real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. public housing residents sued their property manager. Now, it's leaving.

Silvio Ocampo will testify against his landlord and property manager amidst ongoing health issues and a pending lawsuit involving unsafe living conditions.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

CA Carpenters Union Helped Reduce Red Tape Blocking New Housing Construction

The carpenters' union has significantly influenced California's housing policy reforms by supporting developer-friendly legislation and challenging traditional labor demands.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Industry group flails as CEQA adjustments hit California builders unevenly

California's new laws favor urban housing developers by exempting certain projects from environmental reviews under CEQA.
California
from48 hills
2 months ago

Wiener-Newsom CEQA 'reform' is a dangerous fraud - 48 hills

Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have reformed CEQA to expedite housing development in California.
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California Starter Homes are Reserved for Six-Figure Salaries-For the Most Part

California's high housing prices make first-time homebuying a daunting challenge, requiring a six-figure salary to afford a starter home.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Why more construction didn't fix California's high housing costs

California housing costs are not decreasing despite new construction due to various economic factors.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

California Starter Homes are Reserved for Six-Figure Salaries-For the Most Part

California's high housing prices make first-time homebuying a daunting challenge, requiring a six-figure salary to afford a starter home.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Paying Rent in California? It Could Now Help Your Credit Score | KQED

"People take paying rent seriously," Allbee said. "What we're hoping is that people who are making this financial commitment and doing the right thing, see their credit increase."
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fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Will California's low homeownership ever get fixed?

California's low homeownership rate highlights the need for a shift in housing policy, possibly favoring ownership over rental options.
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