Aaron Kirman says he's 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry's status quo
The luxury broker said he's all about seller and agent choice
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
How this agent's marathon mindset made him one of luxury real estate's top earners
Santiago Arana realizes that real estate is all about playing the long game. And even if it seems like no clients are transacting, it is important to stay visible and top-of-mind
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
by Chris Drayer Aug 6
Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones
After the LA wildfires destroyed more than 16K structures, thousands of families were left without homes. Now, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in to meet the urgent need
by Richelle Hammiel May 13
FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here's why
Despite more than 13K homes destroyed in the wildfires, FEMA's Direct Lease program was never activated. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal
KB Home, one of the largest US homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California's first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 28
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
Picture of HUD Secretary Scott Turner speaking at a podium.
The moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for wildfire victims with FHA-backed single-family mortgages will be extended until July 7, 2025, HUD announced Thursday
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
Gitcha launches services in California to assist fire-affected
'While we can’t create more housing, we can help those affected share their needs and connect with their community for support': Gitcha CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market
Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about 2 dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
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
CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims
The letter, to be published in the 'LA Times' and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents about price gouging, fraud and unsolicited offers
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
State Farm seeks double-digit rate hike in California in wake of LA fires
The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22% 'to help avert a dire situation' as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires