Lifestyle
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California Foreclosure Filings Rise From Year Ago
Foreclosure activity increased across the United States in June compared with a year ago, though filings remain well below levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest data suggest that higher housing costs continue to strain some homeowners, while strong equity positions and tighter lending standards continue to prevent a broader wave of defaults. According…
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California Home Sales Slow Despite Steady Competition
California Home Sales Slow as statewide housing activity weakened during the week ending July 18, with fewer homes changing hands, fewer new listings entering the market and every major region reporting lower sales, according to the California Association of REALTORS. The association’s weekly market report found declines in closed sales, pending sales and new listings…
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California Home Prices Hold Above $900,000
California Home Prices Hold Above $900,000 as the state’s housing market continued demonstrating resilience in June, supported by limited inventory and steady buyer demand despite elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges. The California Association of REALTORS reported the statewide median home price dipped 2.8% from May’s record high but remained above the $900,000 mark…
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Homebuilding Rebounds As Multifamily Construction Surges
Homebuilding Rebounds As June housing construction posted a stronger-than-expected performance, driven by a sharp increase in multifamily projects that could help expand the nation’s housing supply in the months ahead. New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development showed total housing starts exceeded economists’ expectations, even as…
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Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Nationwide
A landmark federal housing package aimed at increasing housing supply and improving affordability officially became law over the weekend. The Housing Affordability Bill marks the most significant overhaul of federal housing policy in decades after President Donald Trump allowed the legislation to become law without signing or vetoing it. Known as the 21st Century ROAD…
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Home Sales Expected To Rise This Summer
Home Sales Expected is becoming a more common outlook among housing analysts as new mortgage data points to renewed buyer activity. Despite a slower-than-expected first half of 2026, recent mortgage application trends suggest home sales could gain momentum during the coming months. According to Optimal Blue’s June 2026 Market Advantage report, total mortgage rate-lock volume…
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Rental Market Shows Signs Of Improvement Across California
California’s rental market is showing modest signs of improvement, but Rental Market Shows Signs Of Improvement remains a mixed picture for many families across the San Gabriel Valley. While apartment availability has increased in many markets, high housing costs continue to keep many residents renting longer because buying a home remains out of reach. A…
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Home Remodeling Leads Construction Growth Across California
Many California homeowners are choosing to improve their current homes instead of buying new ones. Home Remodeling Leads Construction Growth reflects a shift in the housing market as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue influencing decisions across the San Gabriel Valley. Recent construction data show residential investment continued to strengthen, driven largely by…
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Young Californians Face Growing Barriers to Homeownership
For many young adults, the dream of owning a home is slipping further away. Young Californians Face Growing Barriers to Homeownership is becoming a reality across the state as home prices continue to outpace wage growth and affordability reaches historic lows. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 89% of adults younger than 40…
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California Housing Activity Slows as Listings Rise
California housing activity softened during the week ending June 6, while new inventory continued to grow, according to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors. California Housing Activity remains mixed as buyers face affordability challenges and sellers bring more properties to market. The statewide report shows 526 closed sales per day, down 7.5%…










