Real estate News
How a Macy’s parking structure became L.A.’s latest luxury apartment complex
An unlikely corner of one of L.A.’s once-famous/now-dead malls is open for business again this week as residents move into luxury apartments on the spot that used to be a Macy’s parking lot. The Westside Pavilion was one of the city’s pr...
Orange County housing indicators | firsttuesday Journal
As California’s housing market exits the chaotic pandemic economy in 2025, it is important to note Orange County’s housing market never fully recovered from the 2008 recession. Home sales volume remained low throughout the elongated recover...
Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, they can be...
Investment Property Mortgage Rates | September 2025
How much higher are current investment property interest rates? Investment property mortgage rates are usually 0.5% to 1% higher than primary mortgage rates. In today’s market, borrowers often face rates of 7.5% or higher for an investmen...
NYC’s Trophy Rental Market Catches Fire
More wealthy would-be buyers are doing the math, and deciding their deals for a piece of New York City real estate aren’t adding up. More of the city’s wealthiest residents are opting to rent, according to data from UrbanDigs released earl...
San Francisco’s 50 Newest Listings: September 5, 2025
San Francisco’s housing market is very competitive. Homes receive about 4 offers on average and sell in around 28 days. In July 2025, the median sale price was $1,425,000 (+1.8% year-over-year). The sale‑to‑list price ratio was...
San Diego housing indicators | firsttuesday Journal
As California’s housing market in 2025 moves on from the chaotic pandemic economy, it is important to note the San Diego County housing market never fully recovered from the 2008 recession and financial crisis before the 2020 recession, finan...
What Is the $25,000 Down Payment Toward Equity Act?
If passed, you may get up to $25,000 to buy a new home First-time home buyers may be eligible to receive a $25,000 grant to purchase a new home through the Downpayment Toward Equity Act. The Act, also known as the $25,000 First-Time Buyer H...
