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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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%…

California Median Home Prices reached a new statewide record in April as the median cost of an existing single-family home climbed above $900,000 for the first time since last spring. New data from the California Association of Realtors showed the statewide median price increased 2.9 percent from March to $914,810 in April. The latest report…

California Housing Affordability Gap continues to challenge homebuyers as a new national housing metric shows many middle-income households remain priced out of the market. The National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com introduced a new Listing-Income Alignment Score that measures how closely available home listings match the income levels of local residents. A score of 100…

U.S. homebuilder sentiment improved slightly in May as developers reported stronger buyer interest and better sales expectations. Homebuilder Confidence Improves Despite ongoing concerns about mortgage rates, construction expenses, and broader economic uncertainty, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The monthly index rose three points from April…