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Tracking breaking news and the latest trends in the California housing market.
How much house can you afford? Can you even buy a house? We share the latest #affordability data from California Realtors. How much will you need for a 20% down payments, how much you will need to earn and what will be your monthly #mortgage in several CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/13/l...
January 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
How much house can you afford? Can you even buy a house? We share the latest #affordability data from California Realtors. How much will you need for a 20% down payments, how much you will need to earn and what will be your monthly #mortgage in several CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/13/l...
Think bidding wars and multiple offers are over? Think again. They have never gone away in several cities in the Bay Area -- and they are some of the most competitive in the US www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/26/c...
California dreaming, bidding reality: State still has some of the most competitive housing markets | CalHomeNews
Bay Area cities are some of the most competitive housing markets in the U.S. Also, home-flipping returns have flopped and rents soar since 2020.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Think bidding wars and multiple offers are over? Think again. They have never gone away in several cities in the Bay Area -- and they are some of the most competitive in the US www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/26/c...
Bidding wars and higher than listing offers are still a thing in these Bay Area markets — and are some of the most competitive markets in the US via @redfinrealestate www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/26/c...
California dreaming, bidding reality: State still has some of the most competitive housing markets | CalHomeNews
Bay Area cities are some of the most competitive housing markets in the U.S. Also, home-flipping returns have flopped and rents soar since 2020.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Bidding wars and higher than listing offers are still a thing in these Bay Area markets — and are some of the most competitive markets in the US via @redfinrealestate www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/26/c...
CA home sales bounced back rather well in November, though sales remain far from a normal market. Check out prices and sales in several CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/17/h...
Home sales reach a three-year high in November | CalHomeNews
Better-than-expected home sales in November, as slightly lower mortgage rates and a decline in home prices helped buyers.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
CA home sales bounced back rather well in November, though sales remain far from a normal market. Check out prices and sales in several CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/17/h...
Looking for something positive? Pay raises for the average Californian outpaced rent increases in much of the state. Yeah, rents are expensive but pay raises are nice www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/15/c...
December 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Looking for something positive? Pay raises for the average Californian outpaced rent increases in much of the state. Yeah, rents are expensive but pay raises are nice www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/15/c...
Affordability is always a concern in CA. Find out how many families can afford to buy and how much you need to earn based on a 20% down payment in several CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/13/l...
December 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Affordability is always a concern in CA. Find out how many families can afford to buy and how much you need to earn based on a 20% down payment in several CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/13/l...
Uncle Sam has a gift for homebuyers on Jan. 1 — higher lending limits from Fannie and Freddie. Check out the higher limits www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/15/c...
December 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Uncle Sam has a gift for homebuyers on Jan. 1 — higher lending limits from Fannie and Freddie. Check out the higher limits www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/15/c...
Buyers — and sellers — are frustrated by the current housing market. See how that’s playing out in CA www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/01/m...
More sellers are giving up on a deal, at least for now | CalHomeNews
Sellers are getting cold feet and pulling their homes off the market at a record pace --- or cutting their asking price.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Buyers — and sellers — are frustrated by the current housing market. See how that’s playing out in CA www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/01/m...
California has some of the most at-risk housing markets — and homeowners — in the US. See why and where
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California has the most at-risk housing markets in the U.S. | CalHomeNews
Affordability, foreclosures and job losses could take their toll on the housing market -- and homeowners -- across California.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
California has some of the most at-risk housing markets — and homeowners — in the US. See why and where
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Home sales reach a three-year high in November, but it remains far from a normal market. See the latest, including prices and sales in several markets in California www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/17/h...
Home sales reach a three-year high in November | CalHomeNews
Better-than-expected home sales in November, as slightly lower mortgage rates and a decline in home prices helped buyers.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Home sales reach a three-year high in November, but it remains far from a normal market. See the latest, including prices and sales in several markets in California www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/17/h...
CA home sales reach a three-year high in November, thanks to lower mortgage rates and prices www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/17/h...
Home sales reach a three-year high in November | CalHomeNews
Better-than-expected home sales in November, as slightly lower mortgage rates and a decline in home prices helped buyers.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
CA home sales reach a three-year high in November, thanks to lower mortgage rates and prices www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/17/h...
Can you afford to buy in LA, SF, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno and several other cities in California? We have the info, based on a 20% down payment. See how much you need to earn — and the monthly mortgage payment. www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/13/l...
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Can you afford to buy in LA, SF, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno and several other cities in California? We have the info, based on a 20% down payment. See how much you need to earn — and the monthly mortgage payment. www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/13/l...
Homeowners looking to sell are starting to worry, slash prices and wonder how long a deal will take www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/01/m... via Redfin
More sellers are giving up on a deal, at least for now | CalHomeNews
Sellers are getting cold feet and pulling their homes off the market at a record pace --- or cutting their asking price.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Homeowners looking to sell are starting to worry, slash prices and wonder how long a deal will take www.calhomenews.com/2025/12/01/m... via Redfin
More sellers than buyers is a big deal, but home prices and sales remain stagnant. See the latest prices and sales in several CA markets www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/19/s...
Sales bounce back in October despite some scary challenges | CalHomeNews
The hard-hit housing market got off the mat a bit in October, as sales improved in October, but listings continue to decline.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
More sellers than buyers is a big deal, but home prices and sales remain stagnant. See the latest prices and sales in several CA markets www.calhomenews.com/2025/11/19/s...
More buyers are walking away from deals, at a record pace. And sellers are responding by trying to keep deals alive www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/13/m...
Make a deal or walk away? Price cuts, canceled deals reach a record | CalHomeNews
More buyers are getting cold feet and demanding improvements and repairs, and sellers are responding by cutting prices.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
More buyers are walking away from deals, at a record pace. And sellers are responding by trying to keep deals alive www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/13/m...
Home flipping is a dream for many. Until it’s not — and becomes a nightmare. It’s toss and turn time for flippers www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/24/h...
Home-flipping Q2 profits plummet to levels last seen during the Great Recession | CalHomeNews
High home prices and slow sales are delivering a one-two punch for home-flippers, as profit-margins slide in California.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Home flipping is a dream for many. Until it’s not — and becomes a nightmare. It’s toss and turn time for flippers www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/24/h...
How many more homes does California need? Well, it depends on who you ask — and how they count. Check out the @calmatters.org report www.calhomenews.com/2025/09/27/h...
How bad is California's housing shortage? It depends on who's doing the counting | CalHomeNews
It's a much-asked question with no easy answer -- how many more homes does California need to meet the demand of residents?
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November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
How many more homes does California need? Well, it depends on who you ask — and how they count. Check out the @calmatters.org report www.calhomenews.com/2025/09/27/h...
Everybody HATES those HOA fines. But they are bit cheaper under a new law -- a maximum $100 fine. So, go ahead, leave the garage door open, the garbage can at the curb a bit longer, or park on the street past 10 p.m. www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/05/n... via @calmatters.org
New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation | CalHomeNews
Homeowners cheer the new law, claiming that HOA boards often misuse their power and levy exorbitant penalties.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Everybody HATES those HOA fines. But they are bit cheaper under a new law -- a maximum $100 fine. So, go ahead, leave the garage door open, the garbage can at the curb a bit longer, or park on the street past 10 p.m. www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/05/n... via @calmatters.org
Sellers have the upper hand in the home buying game — and they may hold the cards for a while as the housing market struggles www.calhomenews.com/2025/08/28/s...
Seller beware: A buyer's market in California | CalHomeNews
After more than a decade of fast-rising prices and multiple offers, buyers are gaining the upper hand as more homes land on the market.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Sellers have the upper hand in the home buying game — and they may hold the cards for a while as the housing market struggles www.calhomenews.com/2025/08/28/s...
Maybe @ellendegeneres nets some nifty profits and huge paydays from her home flips, but the everyday home flippers isn’t making a lot of money, according to an ATTOM report. We share the profit margins and paydays in CA and several cities in the state. www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/24/h...
Home-flipping Q2 profits plummet to levels last seen during the Great Recession | CalHomeNews
High home prices and slow sales are delivering a one-two punch for home-flippers, as profit-margins slide in California.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Maybe @ellendegeneres nets some nifty profits and huge paydays from her home flips, but the everyday home flippers isn’t making a lot of money, according to an ATTOM report. We share the profit margins and paydays in CA and several cities in the state. www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/24/h...
It’s a buyers’ market in California, as buyers outnumber sellers in big ways. We have the data in several CA cities from Redfin www.calhomenews.com/2025/08/28/s...
Seller beware: A buyer's market in California | CalHomeNews
After more than a decade of fast-rising prices and multiple offers, buyers are gaining the upper hand as more homes land on the market.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It’s a buyers’ market in California, as buyers outnumber sellers in big ways. We have the data in several CA cities from Redfin www.calhomenews.com/2025/08/28/s...
A record number of canceled deals by would-be buyers, and sellers are dropping prices at a record pace in CA. A buyers’ market is definitely in play. We detail the stats in 8 CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/13/m...
Make a deal or walk away? Price cuts, canceled deals reach a record | CalHomeNews
More buyers are getting cold feet and demanding improvements and repairs, and sellers are responding by cutting prices.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A record number of canceled deals by would-be buyers, and sellers are dropping prices at a record pace in CA. A buyers’ market is definitely in play. We detail the stats in 8 CA cities www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/13/m...
How out of balance is the market? There are a lot more sellers in seven of the eight markets — and only San Jose is close to normal, according to @redfinrealestate report. We detail the data on all 8 major CA markets in latest CHN blog www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/24/h...
October 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How out of balance is the market? There are a lot more sellers in seven of the eight markets — and only San Jose is close to normal, according to @redfinrealestate report. We detail the data on all 8 major CA markets in latest CHN blog www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/24/h...
Home sales bounced back in September, thanks to lower #mortgage rates and more folks willing to get off the fence. We detail the California housing market -- and the data in several cities in the state www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/17/h...
Lower mortgage rates help boost sales in September | CalHomeNews
Buyers benefited from lower mortgage rates and slightly smaller prices, which have dropped to the lowest level in seven months.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Home sales bounced back in September, thanks to lower #mortgage rates and more folks willing to get off the fence. We detail the California housing market -- and the data in several cities in the state www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/17/h...
Smaller homes are getting some big attention — and the best performing price category in the housing market www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/05/s...
Starter homes gain ground in a 'market where affordability is still stretched' | CalHomeNews
Starter homes are gaining more attention -- and buyers -- as affordability becomes a bigger concern with near-record prices.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Smaller homes are getting some big attention — and the best performing price category in the housing market www.calhomenews.com/2025/10/05/s...