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08/17/2023

The Mansion Tax Effect: Luxury Home Sales Stall in Los Angeles

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08/08/2023

Tips For Choosing the Best Cash Home Buyers
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This article provides tips for finding and working with cash home buyers as an alternative to the traditional process of selling a house. It suggests researching potential buyers, getting multiple offers, and looking for flexibility and convenience when choosing a buyer. It also advises seeking advi...

08/03/2023

A New ADU Plan for Los Angeles Property Owners

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07/30/2023

Housing Bill to Allow Multifamily Development on Commercially-Zoned Sites Now in Effect
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The Middle Class Housing Act of 2022 (SB 6, Caballero) went into effect on July 1, 2023. It allows developers to build qualifying multifamily projects without rezoning on sites currently zoned for commercial retail or parking use, as long as they comply with all local zoning code requirements. The p...

07/13/2023

LA Considers Cooling Mandate for Rental Units

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07/04/2023

California Housing Market Highlighted by Growing Interest Rates
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Rising interest rates have made it more difficult for potential home buyers to qualify for larger mortgages and take advantage of the current low rates, resulting in disruption in the California housing market. Home prices in Silicon Valley have become increasingly unaffordable, pushing potential bu...

06/25/2023

Los Angeles to study feasibility of putting A/C in all rentals
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In response to record-breaking heat waves, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a study to explore the feasibility and cost of cooling all rental units in the city. The study will include a cost estimate for updating the building code and will determine which buildings lack submeters and the di...

06/17/2023

Apartment Market Fundamentals Remain Strong in Los Angeles Despite a Shifting Market
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Priscilla Nee, Executive Vice President of CBRE, reported that the Los Angeles apartment market is cooling as supply meets demand. Rents are down and vacancy rates are up slightly, but new development is outpacing demand. To attract renters, landlords are offering concessions, but investment volumes...

06/07/2023

Residents affected by recent storms and flooding eligible for rental assistance
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Residents in San Benito County affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on February 21 can apply for temporary rental assistance from FEMA. The first two months of rental assistance is provided without having to provide rental receipts. Extensions on rental assistance may be granted f...

05/31/2023

How Much Is Renters Insurance?
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