LA Mayoral debate: Bass, Pratt, Raman clash over wildfire failures, homelessness
Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman clashed in the first 2026 LA Mayoral debate over wildfire response, police staffing, and the Inside Safe program.
Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman clashed in the first 2026 LA Mayoral debate over wildfire response, police staffing, and the Inside Safe program.
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.
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.
Seniors citizens protest evictions in Los Angeles, say Ellis Act is displacing communities
Seniors and tenant activists protested in Los Angeles, saying they are being unfairly evicted under the Ellis Act.
Seniors and tenant activists protested in Los Angeles, saying they are being unfairly evicted under the Ellis Act.
Tenants accuse landlords of unlawful eviction
Seniors and tenant activists protested in Los Angeles, saying they are being unfairly evicted under the Ellis Act.
Seniors and tenant activists protested in Los Angeles, saying they are being unfairly evicted under the Ellis Act.
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.
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.
US mortgage rate drops again: What this means for homebuyers
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
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.
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.
The investment targets 80 projects citywide, with the largest portion directed toward District 14, covering downtown and northeast Los Angeles.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
Cousins admit to $1.5M Southern California Airbnb scam: DOJ
Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja pleaded guilty to a $1.5 million Airbnb and Vrbo scam that involved double-booking properties and discriminating against Black guests in Southern California, according to the Department of Justice.
Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja pleaded guilty to a $1.5 million Airbnb and Vrbo scam that involved double-booking properties and discriminating against Black guests in Southern California, according to the Department of Justice.
When it comes to rent, these are the cities most affordable for residents - See the list
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Another billion-dollar giant relocating out of California
KB Home announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027 to lower costs and improve efficiency.
KB Home announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027 to lower costs and improve efficiency.
LA County proposes $843M homelessness budget; outreach cut by half
Los Angeles County's recommended budget proposes shifting $843 million in Measure A funds toward interim housing while cutting outreach teams and safe parking programs.
Los Angeles County's recommended budget proposes shifting $843 million in Measure A funds toward interim housing while cutting outreach teams and safe parking programs.
Historic homes relocated across LA to help families rebuild after the Eaton Fire
A company is donating historic homes to help Eaton Fire victims rebuild.
A company is donating historic homes to help Eaton Fire victims rebuild.
Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
Best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to data
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
Zillow analyzed data and found the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in the U.S.
Troubling conditions along LA River near Griffith Park raising safety concerns
Residents and advocates warn of worsening conditions along the Los Angeles River near Griffith Park, including gang activity, drug use, and growing homeless encampments.
Residents and advocates warn of worsening conditions along the Los Angeles River near Griffith Park, including gang activity, drug use, and growing homeless encampments.
Sellers slash prices on 1 in 5 homes in 9 metros, Sun Belt states dominate list
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
LA County raises eviction threshold
Los Angeles County Supervisors approved an ordinance requiring some tenants to be two months behind on rent before facing eviction.
Los Angeles County Supervisors approved an ordinance requiring some tenants to be two months behind on rent before facing eviction.