Tighter Fire Rules Are Coming to Your First Five Feet
If Cal Fire maps your home in a Very High fire zone, Zone 0 rules will govern the five feet around it. Here's what changes.
SB 9 Is Back in Malibu and Pasadena
Malibu and Pasadena settled the SB 9 lawsuit. Owners of qualifying fire-damaged lots can again build up to four units on their property.
California FAIR Plan Rates Are Increasing
FAIR Plan dwelling rates rise an average of 29.1% on October 15. Your renewal date decides when the new rate reaches your bill.
Is It a Housing Shortage or a Shortage of Buyers?
Housing starts fell 15.4% in May, the lowest since 2020. Builders stop building when finished prices outrun what buyers can pay.