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Local leaders hosted the grand opening of Vista Terrace in Panorama City, an apartment for those in need
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (269+ words) Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla and leaders from Thomas Safran & Associates on Thursday held the grand opening of Vista Terrace, a 102-unit, affordable, apartment building in Panorama City. Financed with low-income housing tax credits and additional public and private…...
Zillow changes course, allowing posting of homes not yet on MLS
2+ week, 1+ day ago (952+ words) By Alexis Weisend | The Seattle Times Two online real estate rivals seem to be inching closer to finding common ground. After a yearlong lawsuit over Zillow's ban on private and early marketing of homes championed by the real estate brokerage…...
Daniel Yukelson: Undermining housing providers undermines LA's future
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (272+ words) In a recent piece for'Vital City, Howard Slatkin'a former top New York City Planning official and housing policy thought leader'offered a nuanced perspective on the current housing crisis: While Slatkin spoke specifically about New York, his observation rings true for…...
Pasadena neighborhood pushes back against proposed condo development
2+ week, 5+ day ago (971+ words) When Brian Fulcher first walked through the gates of 541 S. Oak Knoll Ave. his eyes were drawn not to the Pasadena landmark designated firehouse turned single-family home, but to the majestic tree on the property. That towering 60-foot tall canyon live…...
HOA Homefront: Is it a rule? What's allowed and what isn't
2+ week, 6+ day ago (361+ words) Q: Our HOA board recently changed the rules without notifying owners. Does this invalidate the changes? "J. G. , San Diego Q: In our HOA there is limited parking available. The HOA is now requiring everyone to clean out their garage and park at least…...
Why brokers don't get the listing they court
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (710+ words) After over four decades in commercial real estate, I have watched countless brokers walk into listing presentations confident they would secure the assignment, only to walk out without it. When that happens, they often blame the fee, the competition or…...
Surprise costs bite homebuyers by nearly $24, 000
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (1000+ words) If you or your loved ones are in the market to buy a home, take heed of one recent survey on the true cost of homeownership. It could save you and yours a small fortune. Nationwide, besides the down payment,…...
Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (1213+ words) By JONATHAN J. COOPER Torres Suazo expects to continue sharing an apartment with roommates for the foreseeable future, kept on the sidelines of homeownership by stubbornly high costs, even in cities once known for their affordability, such as his native Las…...
California weighs new factory-built housing rules to ease construction, cost burden
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (950+ words) Tara Barauskas threw a watch party the day the cranes lowered entire living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms onto the 13-unit Berkeley Station housing complex in Santa Monica. The modular units that make up the small community set to open March…...
Southern California homebuying: December 2025 at a glance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (135+ words) It was the best December for Southern California home sales since 2021. Here's a quick, graphical look at how the local housing markets fared in December 2025 " Deputy convicted for pepper spraying woman departs LA County Sheriff's Department Why the Sixth Street…...