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California's home insurer of last resort sees enrollment surge, raising concerns over its finances

California's property insurer experiences enrollment surge, raising questions about its financial stability.

California's home insurer of last resort sees enrollment surge, raising concerns over its finances

Realtors agree to change commission rules in a deal that could reduce costs for consumers

The National Assn. of Realtors will make changes to its commission rules in a deal that could reduce costs for consumers.
Realtors agree to change commission rules in a deal that could reduce costs for consumers

Investors bought a historic Echo Park home. Sisters who have lived there since childhood are fighting to stay

Lupe Breard and her sister have lived there for decades. The family estate and a developer have tried to evict them. The home was one of the first in Echo Park.
Investors bought a historic Echo Park home. Sisters who have lived there since childhood are fighting to stay

In Kern County, an abandoned church gets a second life as housing for former foster youths

In a novel bid to generate more affordable housing, Kern County is converting empty churches and blighted strip malls into apartment units for former foster youths at risk of homelessness.

In Kern County, an abandoned church gets a second life as housing for former foster youths

Opinion: Inflation isn't the real problem for the U.S. economy. The housing shortage is

The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates high to tame price growth. But it's a shortage of homes in California and nationwide that's driving rising costs.

Opinion: Inflation isn't the real problem for the U.S. economy. The housing shortage is

La Caรฑada Flintridge must process โ€˜builderโ€™s remedyโ€™ affordable-housing plan, court rules

Court tells the affluent city of single-family homes to process application for housing development with 80 mixed-income units.
La Caรฑada Flintridge must process โ€˜builderโ€™s remedyโ€™ affordable-housing plan, court rules

Opinion: Don't gut L.A.'s best shot at building affordable housing

The city put forth ambitious programs to meet California mandates for affordable housing โ€” and then weakened them by exempting single-family neighborhoods.

Opinion: Don't gut L.A.'s best shot at building affordable housing

If you walk around the reservoir, you know this house. See inside the modern remodel

Architect John K. Chan designs a modern addition for a family of four that connects them to the Ivanhoe Reservoir in Silver Lake and saves a massive olive tree.

If you walk around the reservoir, you know this house. See inside the modern remodel

Looking to buy or sell a home this spring? Here's what to expect

As spring approaches, so does the typically busy spring home buying season.
Looking to buy or sell a home this spring? Here's what to expect

Robocalls, ringless voicemails and AI: Real estate enters the age of automation

As agents hunt for business in Southern California, some are trying out new ways of tracking down leads. Others are quitting the industry.
Robocalls, ringless voicemails and AI: Real estate enters the age of automation

Granderson: If the economy is so great, why are evictions soaring?

The fruit of this booming economy is almost all going to the wealthiest few, thanks to Reaganomics. Americans don't have to accept that.

Granderson: If the economy is so great, why are evictions soaring?

Opinion: Renting in L.A. could go from bad to worse

Tenants who are behind on payments now face evictions, and landlords are likely to keep units empty for longer as they hold out for the most qualified applicants.

Opinion: Renting in L.A. could go from bad to worse

California extends relief for homeowners who missed mortgage or tax payments

People who missed mortgage payments as late as Feb. 1 are now eligible for help. The state is again expanding its federally funded mortgage relief program.
California extends relief for homeowners who missed mortgage or tax payments

Rents are finally falling โ€” but not in Orange County. People are feeling the pain

Cities in the Los Angeles area are seeing lower rents as Orange County prices hold firm. Experts are calling for more tenant protections.
Rents are finally falling โ€” but not in Orange County. People are feeling the pain

Work begins on transformative condo and hotel development in Beverly Hills

In Beverly Hills, construction is underway on a long-awaited condo and hotel complex valued at nearly $5 billion called One Beverly Hills

Work begins on transformative condo and hotel development in Beverly Hills

Opinion: Why is L.A. still letting single-family homeowners block solutions to the housing crisis?

Mayor Karen Bass announced Executive Directive 1 as a signature policy to speed up affordable housing. But limiting it to multi-family neighborhoods is shortsighted.

Opinion: Why is L.A. still letting single-family homeowners block solutions to the housing crisis?

Thousands of California homeowners can cut their property tax bill. Here's how

Under state law, homeowners qualify for a modest property tax cut on their primary residence. Yet some 435,000 families in L.A. County don't sign up.

Thousands of California homeowners can cut their property tax bill. Here's how

The Tropicana, one of Las Vegas' oldest casinos, will cash out its chips in April

The future home of the MLB's Athletics will be built where the Tropicana first opened in 1957. The casino has been featured in several movies, including "The Godfather" The casino was built in 1957.
The Tropicana, one of Las Vegas' oldest casinos, will cash out its chips in April

Tour 'real projects by real homeowners' in this self-guided ADU tour throughout L.A.

Tour more than 10 ADUs throughout Los Angeles. Meet the designers and homeowners behind them in a self-guided tour of garage conversions.
Tour 'real projects by real homeowners' in this self-guided ADU tour throughout L.A.

Opinion: In L.A., real estate envy is all too real. I can't stop looking at Zillow

Buying a house in Los Angeles is almost unimaginable. The allure of home listings is the allure.
Opinion: In L.A., real estate envy is all too real. I can't stop looking at Zillow

California offers affordable loans again to first-time home buyers, with a catch

California Dream Shared Appreciation loans are not approved on a first-come, first-serve basis. The state has reopened applications for the loans.
California offers affordable loans again to first-time home buyers, with a catch

Would you take cash to leave a rent-controlled apartment? Data show it happens often in L.A.

Data published by the city controller's office shed some light on 'cash for keys' agreements between renters and landlords across Los Angeles.

Would you take cash to leave a rent-controlled apartment? Data show it happens often in L.A.

Opinion: This Supreme Court case from California could ease housing shortages everywhere

A legal exception lets El Dorado County charge a $23,000 "traffic mitigation" fee for a single new home.
Opinion: This Supreme Court case from California could ease housing shortages everywhere

Opinion: California just banned 'crime-free' housing. Here's why other states should too

Nuisance property laws and similar policies punish vaguely defined activities with eviction. They tend to increase homelessness.
Opinion: California just banned 'crime-free' housing. Here's why other states should too

University of California poised to buy former Westside Pavilion

UC officials are seeking to buy the former Westside Pavilion. Google had plans to build a massive campus at the mall, but those ambitions never realized.
University of California poised to buy former Westside Pavilion

Record deals and tax-avoidance maneuvers: Southern Californiaโ€™s priciest sales of 2023

Beyoncรฉ, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg all made the list.
Record deals and tax-avoidance maneuvers: Southern Californiaโ€™s priciest sales of 2023

Falling mortgage rates lend a helping hand to home buyers

Mortgage interest rates have fallen more than a percentage point since October. The drop relieves prospective buyers, but experts say rates are likely to stay high.

Falling mortgage rates lend a helping hand to home buyers

'Real Housewives' broker lawsuit settled with donation to pro-Israel charity

Mauricio Umansky settled the lawsuit over his $70-million flip of a Malibu mansion.
'Real Housewives' broker lawsuit settled with donation to pro-Israel charity

Florida company targeted California homeowners with predatory scheme, state attorney general alleges

The California attorney general sued MV Realty, alleging the firm targeted vulnerable California homeowners by locking them into 40-year contracts.

Florida company targeted California homeowners with predatory scheme, state attorney general alleges

Southern California home prices fell last month. Don't expect them to plunge

Southern California home prices fell slightly in November. Experts don't expect values to plunge because of extreme shortage of homes for sale.
Southern California home prices fell last month. Don't expect them to plunge