Author Archives: Community Real Estate
Granny flats and renters’ tax credits: The California housing bills that...
Source: The Mercury News An array of bills aimed at easing California’s housing crisis, from banning fees on “granny flats” to pushing housing development on BART property, cleared a key hurdle last week, while others died quietly in...
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Homebuilder sentiment rises in May thanks to strong demand and tight...
Source: CNBC Strong demand and a slim supply of affordable, existing homes for sale has the nation's homebuilders feeling better about their business. A monthly index of builder sentiment rose 2 points in May, 1 point higher than analysts...
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Faced with a housing crisis, California could further restrict supply
Source: The Economist Champions of expanded rent control argue that it will allow cities to protect and increase their stock of affordable housing. “We need tools to prevent price gouging,” says Elena Popp, executive director of the...
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Single Women Outbuy Men in Homeownership
Source: Realtor Mag Single women are purchasing homes and condos at more than double the rate of single males. The trend is expected to keep growing, too. Last year, single women comprised 18 percent of all home purchases, while single men...
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