US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.

Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know

U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.

LA speeds up city intervention timelines for dangerous nuisance properties

The Los Angeles City Council passed a unanimous ordinance to accelerate the cleanup of dangerous nuisance properties, cutting owner compliance windows in half.

Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now

Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.

New data shows where mortgage delinquency is climbing the fastest

A new WalletHub analysis found mortgage delinquencies are rising in several states, highlighting growing financial strain among homeowners.

LA County to end ban on post-wildfire rent gouging

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted against extending emergency price-gouging protections, allowing local rent caps to expire on May 28.

House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home

Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.

20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying

Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.

Leaving California makes homeownership 48% more likely, study finds

A new study reveals that residents relocating from California save 30% on housing and find a faster path to homeownership in states like Nevada and Idaho.

Californians flee high costs – and many come out ahead financially, study finds

California residents pay about 11% more for groceries, 40% more for gas and 61% more for utilities than the national average, according to the report.

Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed

A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.

LA approves $360M in Measure ULA funds for 4,000 affordable housing units

The investment targets 80 projects citywide, with the largest portion directed toward District 14, covering downtown and northeast Los Angeles.