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The state is vast and housing markets vary by region, but on average, the major metros in California aren’t experiencing the ...
What happens when you take high interest rates, unpredictable tariffs, a shortage of homes, a 50-year-old property tax law ...
The California housing market is as diverse and dynamic as the state itself. From the bustling urban centers to the ...
California is finally getting an agency dedicated solely to housing issues, which could help solve the affordability crisis, ...
Economists and real estate agents say a variety of factors have slowed the market, including high mortgage rates, rising ...
While the U.S. housing market is at a standstill due to ongoing affordability issues keeping buyers to the sidelines, starter homes are proving to be a "bright spot" for Americans struggling to step ...
Santa Cruz County in deep blue California was named the least affordable U.S. rental market in 2025, requiring $81.21/hour to ...
While the California housing market remains competitive—with homes for sale spending an average 31 days on the market before going under contract, less than the nationwide median of 38—and ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- California's housing market continues to face headwinds as lingering tariff wars, ongoing economic uncertainty, and elevated mortgage interest ...
So it’s a tricky juggle between real estate’s thirst for cheaper money and its need for a healthy job market. Jonathan Lansner is the business columnist for the Southern California News Group.
California’s housing market may be slumping, but the Central Valley is defying expectations, with home sales up by 3.4%. Here’s what’s helping fuel the surge.
Tricky juggle Do not forget real estate’s three keys: “Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.” When mortgage rates took their deepest dives during the past 36 years, the number of California workers fell by 0.4% on ...