Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
Cheviot Hills homeless housing project faces delays, questions over $31.5 million price tag
A controversial 78-unit interim homeless housing project in Cheviot Hills is facing severe delays and neighborhood anger over an apparent lack of construction progress despite a $31.5 million budget.
A controversial 78-unit interim homeless housing project in Cheviot Hills is facing severe delays and neighborhood anger over an apparent lack of construction progress despite a $31.5 million budget.
Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
LA City Council approves $2B redevelopment project near Skid Row
The LA City Council has approved a massive redevelopment project in the Skid Row area that will cost an estimated $2 billion.
The LA City Council has approved a massive redevelopment project in the Skid Row area that will cost an estimated $2 billion.
LA City approves massive development project
The Los Angeles City Council approved the $2 billion development project in downtown Los Angeles, specifically Skid Row.
The Los Angeles City Council approved the $2 billion development project in downtown Los Angeles, specifically Skid Row.
New California laws in effect July 1, 2026
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
Venice residents demand answers over safety concerns near supportive housing programs
Residents confronted leaders of two supportive housing programs during a packed Venice community meeting over concerns about crime, drug activity and neighborhood safety.
Residents confronted leaders of two supportive housing programs during a packed Venice community meeting over concerns about crime, drug activity and neighborhood safety.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
New California laws taking effect July 1, 2026
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
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.
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.
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.
The Los Angeles City Council passed a unanimous ordinance to accelerate the cleanup of dangerous nuisance properties, cutting owner compliance windows in half.
LA City Council District 11 race between Traci Park & Faizah Malik
Incumbent Traci Park and challenger Faizah Malik are making their case to voters as the District 11 race approaches the June 2 primary.
Incumbent Traci Park and challenger Faizah Malik are making their case to voters as the District 11 race approaches the June 2 primary.
Tenants demand action at Boyle Heights apartment complex
Wyvernwood Garden Apartments ranks No. 5 on the Los Angeles City Controller's list of the 100 most troubled rental properties, prompting renewed scrutiny from tenants and city officials.
Wyvernwood Garden Apartments ranks No. 5 on the Los Angeles City Controller's list of the 100 most troubled rental properties, prompting renewed scrutiny from tenants and city officials.