California's housing market is experiencing a severe affordability crisis largely driven by skyrocketing home repair costs, which have increased significantly over the past five years.
Where is California's cheapest place to live?
California's housing market is unaffordable despite showing cheaper locations like Hanford, which are amidst high utility costs.
California home-repair costs jump 40% in 5 years
California's housing market is experiencing a severe affordability crisis largely driven by skyrocketing home repair costs, which have increased significantly over the past five years.
Where is California's cheapest place to live?
California's housing market is unaffordable despite showing cheaper locations like Hanford, which are amidst high utility costs.
California's housing crisis highlights the complexities of substituting rental options, which isn't as straightforward as traditional economics suggests.
Fullerton under the gun to approve state housing plan
Fullerton may lose $2 million in state funds for failing to certify a housing plan by January.
The city has continued to miss multiple deadlines to meet state housing requirements.
Renting vs. owning: What's fair for Californians?
California's housing crisis highlights the complexities of substituting rental options, which isn't as straightforward as traditional economics suggests.
Fullerton under the gun to approve state housing plan
Fullerton may lose $2 million in state funds for failing to certify a housing plan by January.
The city has continued to miss multiple deadlines to meet state housing requirements.
Investors got big tax breaks to turn luxury apartments into affordable housing. In many cases, rents are higher than before
Serenity at Larkspur, marketed as affordable housing, has rents that are comparable to market-rate units, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the affordable housing initiative.
Elias: California Forever' ballot measure could've been hugely influential
A significant measure to create a new city for housing was withdrawn by billionaires anticipating defeat, reflecting ongoing housing challenges in California.
Madison Realty unveils look of apartment highrise in Santa Monica
Madison Realty plans to build a 172-unit apartment tower in Santa Monica, including 26 affordable units, part of California's housing effort.
38 questions to fix California's housing mess
Housing affordability in California is a complex issue driven by rising costs and stagnant incomes over the decades.
Single-family house sells for $3.3 million in Saratoga
Saratoga property sells for $3,325,000, indicating a booming real estate market with high prices per square foot.
Sale closed in San Ramon: $1.4 million for a four-bedroom home
The recent home sale in San Ramon indicates strong real estate demand and competitive pricing in the area.
Investors got big tax breaks to turn luxury apartments into affordable housing. In many cases, rents are higher than before
Serenity at Larkspur, marketed as affordable housing, has rents that are comparable to market-rate units, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the affordable housing initiative.
Elias: California Forever' ballot measure could've been hugely influential
A significant measure to create a new city for housing was withdrawn by billionaires anticipating defeat, reflecting ongoing housing challenges in California.
Madison Realty unveils look of apartment highrise in Santa Monica
Madison Realty plans to build a 172-unit apartment tower in Santa Monica, including 26 affordable units, part of California's housing effort.
38 questions to fix California's housing mess
Housing affordability in California is a complex issue driven by rising costs and stagnant incomes over the decades.
Single-family house sells for $3.3 million in Saratoga
Saratoga property sells for $3,325,000, indicating a booming real estate market with high prices per square foot.
Sale closed in San Ramon: $1.4 million for a four-bedroom home
The recent home sale in San Ramon indicates strong real estate demand and competitive pricing in the area.
Newsom signs package of laws to spur housing development
California's new housing laws aim to increase affordability and reduce homelessness by streamlining approvals and requiring specific city housing plans.
California's housing policies haven't always been very effective. Could these new laws give them teeth?
California is intensifying its efforts to tackle housing shortages through recent legislation aimed at enforcing existing laws and adding new accountability measures.
'We're Turning Up the Heat' Newsom Signs Slate of Housing, Homelessness Bills | KQED
California is intensifying enforcement against cities resisting housing production, particularly Huntington Beach, through new legislation allowing steep fines.
Newsom signs package of laws to spur housing development
California's new housing laws aim to increase affordability and reduce homelessness by streamlining approvals and requiring specific city housing plans.
California's housing policies haven't always been very effective. Could these new laws give them teeth?
California is intensifying its efforts to tackle housing shortages through recent legislation aimed at enforcing existing laws and adding new accountability measures.
'We're Turning Up the Heat' Newsom Signs Slate of Housing, Homelessness Bills | KQED
California is intensifying enforcement against cities resisting housing production, particularly Huntington Beach, through new legislation allowing steep fines.
Your Rent May Go Up Because of Rising Insurance Rates | KQED
Higher insurance costs in California are impacting rent for tenants, with many landlords passing costs directly to renters.
Elias: California's housing problems not fixed by allowing more density
Density as a solution to California's housing problem is not working out well due to a decrease in building permits despite legislative efforts.
Imminent Bay Area Rezoning Deadline a Crucial Test for California's Housing Crisis | KQED
The Regional Housing Needs Allocation process is being taken seriously by many cities and counties in California.
The state housing department has shown a willingness to use litigation, funding cuts, and revocation of local planning authority as enforcement measures for non-compliance.