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Clayton Home Values We follow the trends of the local housing markets, focusing on the communities of the Diablo Valley and central Contra Costa County, California.

To help you make sense of where Leo might be at any given time (he did star in Catch Me If You Can, after all) and of ho...
06/05/2026

To help you make sense of where Leo might be at any given time (he did star in Catch Me If You Can, after all) and of homes he has parted ways with over the years, here’s a breakdown of his most notable real estate purchases.

Leonardo DiCaprio remains something of an enigma in Hollywood. Despite his expansive filmography and memorable name, it feels like his personality and personal life are mysteries. But his expansive real estate portfolio—which includes properties in locations from California to New York to a privat...

If you’ve been trying to follow rate headlines lately, a lot of it comes down to inflation, economic data, and what lend...
06/03/2026

If you’ve been trying to follow rate headlines lately, a lot of it comes down to inflation, economic data, and what lenders expect next.

Mortgage rates are shaped by a mix of inflation, economic conditions, bond markets, and central bank decisions, which is why they can shift so quickly from month to month. This article breaks down some of the biggest factors lenders watch when setting borrowing costs and why buyers often feel the ef...

Lower mortgage rates and slower price growth are finally giving some California buyers a bit more breathing room than th...
06/02/2026

Lower mortgage rates and slower price growth are finally giving some California buyers a bit more breathing room than they had a few years ago.

California housing affordability reached its highest level in four years during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors. Lower mortgage rates and moderating home prices helped improve conditions for some buyers, even though affordability remai...

Pros share where to focus your effort.
06/02/2026

Pros share where to focus your effort.

Selling your home can be a bit of a guessing game. While you can certainly work to make sure your home looks its best, it’s hard to know what potential home buyers are actually reacting to (or looking for) as they walk through your home. That said, there are ways to stack the deck in your favor to...

Thinking about renting out your home? Here are 10 things you should know
05/31/2026

Thinking about renting out your home? Here are 10 things you should know

Deciding to rent out a property is an exciting step. Whether you are inheriting property, turning a former home into a source of income, or getting started in real estate investing, becoming a landlord is more straightforward than you might think, even for first-timers who have never managed a prope...

If you’re comparing markets across the border, this is a useful snapshot of how U.S. resale activity is holding up.
05/30/2026

If you’re comparing markets across the border, this is a useful snapshot of how U.S. resale activity is holding up.

The U.S. spring housing market appears to be moving forward, but not at a runaway pace. A modest lift in resale activity can be a good sign, especially after a slower stretch, but buyers are still dealing with the realities of pricing, borrowing costs, and local supply. For anyone following real est...

More housing rules are shifting from local discretion toward statewide timelines, online permitting, density, and strong...
05/29/2026

More housing rules are shifting from local discretion toward statewide timelines, online permitting, density, and stronger enforcement.

California is rolling out a major set of housing laws in 2026, with changes touching CEQA, permitting timelines, transit-oriented density, ADUs, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, and disaster recovery. Some of the biggest pieces focus on making approvals faster and giving the state stronger tools....

Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two yea...
05/29/2026

Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two years after confessing that she wanted to leave the U.S. for good and move abroad.

Jolie, 50, purchased the extraordinary dwelling, which was once home to iconic filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, for $24.5 million in 2017, less than a year after she filed for divorce from fellow on-screen star Brad Pitt, and it has served as her primary residence ever since.

If you’re shopping for a home, this is a good reminder that even small mortgage rate moves can change the monthly paymen...
05/27/2026

If you’re shopping for a home, this is a good reminder that even small mortgage rate moves can change the monthly payment pretty quickly.

Mortgage rates moved up again, reaching their highest level in about five weeks, according to CNBC. That doesn’t mean buyers are out of the market, but it does make the payment math more important. A small rate change can affect what feels comfortable month to month, especially when home prices an...

A lot of Californians are still feeling priced out of homeownership, even with affordability improving slightly this yea...
05/27/2026

A lot of Californians are still feeling priced out of homeownership, even with affordability improving slightly this year.

New housing affordability data shows just how difficult homeownership still is for many Californians, despite modest improvements tied to lower mortgage rates and softer pricing in some markets. In cities across the state, housing costs continue to put pressure on household budgets and shape decisio...

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