Why Are Home Sellers Spooked?
In the heart of the busiest season for housing, homesellers are pulling back. Inventory continues to be tight in many markets, so what has potential home sellers pulling back when buyer demand is reportedly so high? Inventory fell 3.2% in April from last year, the seventh-straight month of declines, according to Redfin. Inventory […]
The Vote on AB 2502
A new bill is going before the assembly which some argue violates the Costa-Hawkins law. “Rent Control” is a type of municipal law aimed at mitigating the disruptive effect of escalating or fluctuating rental market prices on neighborhoods and individual renters, as well as to promote the maintenance of safe and habitable dwelling […]
California’s First Farm-to-Table Housing Development
If the idea of living in a solar-powered community with access to organic food grown in your own backyard sounds like paradise, you’ll love The Cannery! The Davis area of California has long been known for its interest in sustainability and agriculture. Now they have introduced California’s first farm-to-table housing development, called The Cannery. The Cannery […]
2016 CA Investor Survey
Find out what the current real estate investor market overview says about today's real estate market Tracking investors in the real estate market can sometimes shed some light on the state of the industry. The California Association of Realtors recently released it’s annual investor survey, detailing investor’s share of the marketplace and where […]
Is Student Debt Preventing Homeownership?
Many college graduates face a mountain of student debt after graduation, delaying major life events. Student debt has become a key topic in the political debates of late. Many worry that student loans are a drag on the economy, forcing young people to delay major life events such as marriage and homeownership. Many […]
Meet Fannie, Freddie, and Ginnie
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae are government entities established to support the nation's housing market. After the Great Depression, the US Government realized the necessity of establishing government programs to revitalize the economy and support struggling citizens. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae were created to encourage lending for homebuying, […]
Dingbat Retrofit
13,500 Apartment Buildings in Los Angeles County Require Retrofitting Los Angeles is known for its urban sprawl and is now home to over ten million residents. The county developed rapidly after World War II and multifamily properties quickly began replacing traditional craftsman homes and bungalows. “Dingbat” apartment buildings were born in the 1950s and feature […]
Get Paid To Save Energy
A new program will pay consumers for their energy-saving practices! Although Earth Day is only official one day a year, there are many things we can do appreciate and protect the earth in our daily lives. Now, you can even get paid for earth-friendly practices! Depending on your total energy use, you […]
5 California Native Trees For Your Garden
Celebrate Earth Day by planting these 5 Native California Trees! With Earth Day right around the corner, lets take a moment to appreciate our neighborhood trees! Trees add a lot to a neighborhood. They are beautiful, they can provide habitat for wildlife, offer shade and shelter from the wind, cool urban neighborhoods, and even […]
Unaffordable Housing
Confronting the Housing Crisis in California Having a place to call home is a signature component of the American dream. But for far too many people, finding safe, decent, affordable housing is extremely stressful. The United States simply does not have enough affordable housing, and nationally, the situation is only getting worse. Rental […]
