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HOA Homefront: Why isn’t the board taking care of our property?
Without good care of the shared elements (the common area), one of the greatest benefits...
Building boom? Southern California housing permits near 19-year high
The 59,900 Southern California permits in the past 12 months were also 7% above the...
VantageScore, a FICO competitor, launches pilot with 21 mortgage lenders
Renters with just one month of credit may now be able to qualify for a...
How Powell’s Fed whipsawed Southern California homebuying
Local real estate was whipsawed over Jerome Powell's eight years as fed chairman.
Mortgage rates could hit 7% if Iran war doesn’t end soon
Rates are going crazy. And not in a good way.
When to go principal to principal in commercial real estate
Transactions can collapse over comments that had nothing to do with price, timing or terms.
Los Angeles reaches $1.2 million settlement with Blueground
The rental startup accused of price gouging in Los Angeles during the January 2025 wildfires...
HOA Homefront: When must the board reduce assessments?
Even in an emergency assessment situation, the HOA cannot require payment sooner than 30 days...
California FAIR Plan rates going up 29.1% in late 2026
A consumer advocate called the hike 'a real blow for consumers.'