Fault lines surface as projects tap California’s CEQA exemption law

Last July, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a landmark law shielding apartment and residential projects from lengthy environmental review processes to boost the state’s housing supply and improve affordability. It’s working – but not without a fight. Developers wasted no time seizing the opportun

Cultural symbolism is influencing some homebuyers in the Year of the Fire Horse

Real estate professionals spend a lot of time talking about interest rates, inventory, concessions and price reductions. We should, of course. Those factors shape affordability and timing in every market. But, homebuying has never been only a financial decision. For many buyers, a home is also emoti

Should You Continue to Rent or Become a Homeowner?

The dream has long been tied to homeownership, leading many people to view renting as a temporary step rather than a long-term housing plan. This mindset often pressures people to rush into one of the biggest financial commitments of their lives before they are truly prepared.  However, many financi

Taylor Frankie Paul Becomes a ‘Solo Homeowner’ for the First Time After Closing on Utah Property—With Help From Mom Liann

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul is celebrating a very positive milestone after closing on her first home as a solo buyer—in the wake of a turbulent few months in which her personal life has been once again thrust into the spotlight. Paul, 31, documented the emotional mome