Oppenheim talks LA mansion tax as NYC weighs pied-à-terre proposal
As LA toys with repealing a luxury real estate tax, NYC considers adopting one of its own
by Jessi Healey May 7
California waterfront homes
Limited coastal land, tighter regulations and environmental unpredictability all contribute
by Lindsey Harn Mar 19
Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie's help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
by Matt Carter Jan 8
California passes bipartisan bills that overhaul environmental law to bolster building starts
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state's 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects
by Marian McPherson Jul 1
Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena's burned out lots
Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in. So far, around 145 properties have been sold, 100 are currently listed and dozens are in escrow, the 'Los Angeles Times' reports
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 9
Trump orders boost in US timber production, foreign lumber probe
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order aimed at increasing US timber production and launched an investigation into the risks that foreign lumber imports pose to national security
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 3
Evacuees still fight for housing as recovery efforts find their way in LA
As homeowners figure out what to do next, the city continues to search for organization in the recovery. Agents are caught in-between helping clients, sometimes while homeless themselves
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
Trump signs water order in California, seeks to add conditions
The president signed an executive order instructing the US Bureau of Reclamation to direct more water through the Central Valley Project and potentially withhold aid if the state didn't comply
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Most wildfire victims won't return to Palisades, Josh Altman says
Former 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate agent Josh Altman predicts that nearly 70% of Pacific Palisades residents won't return to rebuild following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 27
LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue
Mike Kobeissi said district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the landlord had rented out the property at a reduced rate once it became known the renters were wildfire victims
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
California governor warns off 'predatory' investors amid wildfires
Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to stop speculators from making unsolicited, undervalued offers to homeowners. Violators face a $1K fine, up to 6 months in jail
by Marian McPherson Jan 15
LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
California homebuyers will finally get the option to close virtually
Although the timeline is uncertain, the nation's most populous state is on track to fall in line with 44 others that allow online notarization, a process that can speed real estate closings
by Matt Carter Sep 12
Inman's state-by-state guide to reopening the economy
As the coronavirus pandemic gradually improves, a patchwork of plans to reopen local economies has emerged across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II May 14
Amid pandemic, auctions surge among luxury owners eager to sell
'Real estate agents need to be more aware of the auction as an opportunity,' says Ben Brady, regional director at Harcourts North America