The California housing market data February 2026 report shows steady sales activity and growing inventory across the state, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. The report, reflecting a daily average for the week ending Feb. 14, 2026, offers a snapshot of closed sales, pending transactions and new listings. While the data represents statewide trends,…

The California homeownership rate rose slightly at the end of 2025, reflecting slower price growth and more moderate interest rates nationwide. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show the national homeownership rate reached 65.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 65.3 percent in the third quarter. The figures come from the…

El Monte’s housing market ended 2025 with modest price growth, steady sales activity and continued competition among buyers, according to a year-end report from the California Association of Realtors. The December 2025 year-to-date data shows the median price for an existing single-family residence in El Monte reached $810,000, a 4.9 percent increase from the previous…

Consumer confidence falls sharply at the start of the year, reaching its lowest level since 2014 as households expressed growing concern about jobs, income and the broader economy. According to the latest survey from the Conference Board, confidence weakened across both current conditions and future expectations. Respondents reported rising anxiety about inflation, affordability and financial…

The California housing market entered early 2026 with steady buyer activity, rising listings and cautious expectations among real estate professionals, according to new data released by the California Association of Realtors. The February 2026 report, based on weekly statistics from multiple listing services across the state, shows an average of 332 closed sales per day…

Threats of new U.S. tariffs tied to Greenland briefly unsettled financial markets before easing late last week, offering a reminder of how geopolitical signals can ripple quickly into housing and mortgage costs. President Donald Trump announced he would cancel proposed tariffs after meeting with the Secretary General of NATO and signaling progress toward a broader…

Two of California’s largest homeowner insurance providers have received approval to raise rates in 2026, a move expected to affect more than 1.1 million policyholders statewide and add new pressure to housing affordability. Mercury Insurance and CSAA, the AAA-affiliated insurer serving northern and central California, received approval from the California Department of Insurance to increase…

California’s housing market opened 2026 with higher listing activity and steady buyer interest, even as real estate professionals reported slower momentum in completed transactions, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors. The January 2026 market snapshot, based on statewide Multiple Listing Service data and a weekly REALTOR survey, provides an early…

San Gabriel Valley housing trends are shifting as California’s home prices cooled at the end of 2025, signaling a slower and more balanced market entering the new year. A statewide housing release shows the median home price declined in December from both the prior month and the same time last year, reflecting softer demand and…