Real estate News
Trump Issues Orders on Mortgage Credit and Construction
Key Takeaways Trump’s executive orders target increased housing construction and mortgage credit The orders call for reduced regulations and modernized lending processes The CFPB and HUD will be responsible for implementing the changes...
EXCLUSIVE: Aubrey Plaza Finds a Buyer for $5.8 Million California Compound Where Husband Jeff Baena Died
Actress Aubrey Plaza has secured a buyer for her Spanish-style California compound—nearly three months after she put it back on the market for the reduced price of $5.75 million. Plaza, 41, originally listed the picturesque Los Feliz abode ...
Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates
Housing demand was fine before the war! Housing demand was running very smoothly this year, having its best start in years, even with the snow events. We saw multi-year highs in purchase apps and in our weekly pending home sales.Purchase ...
Nonprofit Sets Year-to-Date Los Angeles Office Lease Record
As the third quarter comes to a close, a social services organization has notched the largest office lease of the year so far in Los Angeles County. The North Los Angeles County Regional Center has renewed and expanded its headquarters lease a...
Contributor: Rent algorithms aren’t the issue. California just needs more housing
The cost and availability of housing remain among the most pressing concerns for Californians navigating economic uncertainty. Yet some Golden State cities are channeling energy into a policy experiment that risks making the housing affordabil...
HECM for Purchase for a Multigenerational Home
Key Takeaways A HECM for Purchase lets people aged 62 and older buy a primary home with a large down payment and no monthly mortgage payments. HECMs can help seniors buy larger homes for multigenerational living, including properties with A...
Moving Soon After Buying a Home: What to Know
Life doesn’t always follow a set timeline. A job relocation, shifting finances, or changes in your living situation can all make it necessary to move sooner than expected after buying a home. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down w...
Paychecks Are Outpacing Home Prices in These Counties, Offering a ‘Welcome Shift’ for Families
Home prices have been rising faster than paychecks nationwide—but that trend hasn’t played out evenly across the country. Since the first quarter of 2024, the national median home price has risen 8% from $333,438 to $360,000, according to...
