IndustryOff-MLS transactions cost sellers thousands, new report findsIn San Francisco, where the typical home costs over $1M, new data indicates the share of on-MLS listings is rising — and off-MLS sellers lose significant sums.AJ LaTraceNovember 6, 2025
By the NumbersHomeownership hasn’t been affordable in over 4 yearsHigher home prices, insurance costs and tax bills are countering the past few months of falling mortgage rates, which remain at relatively high levels.Dave GallagherOctober 20, 2025
IndustryInsurance challenges could impact the future of home salesAs climate disasters increase, insurers are retreating, leaving homeowners with fewer, costlier options — and causing home sales to fall out of contract.Richard LawsonOctober 11, 2025
IndustryAs California burns again, an investor snaps up Malibu lotsFar fewer homes are at risk so far, but wildfires are prompting evacuations just outside of LA as a foreign buyer drops millions on destroyed beachfront.Stephanie Reid-SimonsAugust 11, 2025
By the NumbersLot sales spike after LA fires amid rebuilding challengesCalifornia’s January wildfires ravaged Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, but optimism is helping the communities maintain their spirit.Dave GallagherJuly 22, 2025
IndustryCalifornia passes sweeping reform to expedite new housingThe changes, which include an overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act, target affordability and the housing shortage, the governor’s office said.AJ LaTraceJuly 2, 2025
IndustryCondo ‘blacklist’ killing sales in disaster-prone areasAfter Fannie Mae quietly tightened lending standards due to insurance shortfalls, some property owners have been unable to sell their units.Amie FisherMarch 26, 2025
IndustryLA fires: What we know so far, and what’s ahead for housingBrokerage leaders, data scientists and other experts have helped paint a picture of the scope and impact of the California wildfires on the LA housing market.AJ LaTraceJanuary 29, 2025
IndustryCalifornia’s home insurance crisis is just beginningWith private insurers leaving — and a state-backed program on the hook for billions in payouts — owners may struggle to protect their high-risk homes. AJ LaTraceJanuary 23, 2025
IndustryResilience and rebuilding: LA’s uncertain housing futureWhat does rebuilding look like — and should we even continue to build in some of the areas affected by wildfires? Experts share their thoughts. AJ LaTraceJanuary 17, 2025
IndustryAssessing the housing damage in LA: Costliest fires ever?Damage estimates are as high as $50 billion with thousands of properties destroyed, containment elusive and at least five people killed.AJ LaTraceJanuary 9, 2025