Bass weighs pause of ULA Tax as wildfire recovery continues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seems to be warming up to the idea of pausing the controversial ULA Tax as the city recovers from destructive wildfires, but it is unclear how she could do it
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
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
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
Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA's housing shortage
Rents are expected to 'surge,' said CoreLogic's chief economist. How much of a housing shortage the county faces is unknown as families decide in coming months whether they will even stay in LA
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
LA City Council approves $150M in 'mansion tax' allocations
In a move that marks the 1st time funds will be specifically allocated for use since the tax was passed, the council designated 6 different programs for funding, according to reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
Who might Biden choose to replace Ben Carson as secretary of HUD?
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, National Low Income Housing Coalition President Diane Yentel and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are among the potential HUD appointees
by Patrick Kearns Nov 10