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Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger could've given Craig Ellwood teardown 'some honor,' architect's daughter says
Architect Craig Ellwood's daughter told The Times, 'I don't feel bitter' toward Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger for tearing down her father's famed Zimmerman House.
Is the eviction of hundreds of renters from Barrington Plaza legal? A court case to decide is now underway.
Hundreds of tenants at the Westside apartment complex Barrington Plaza were served with eviction notices last year. Many of them vowed to fight back in court.
Renters across L.A. are under strain and many fear becoming homeless, survey finds
An annual survey from UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs found renters under strain from the steep cost of housing and inflation, and many fearing homelessness.
Builders may fight 'impact fees' that fund municipal projects in California, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court says home builders in California may challenge the fees commonly imposed by cities and counties to pay for new infrastructure.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-12/supreme-court-developer-fees
All-cash offers, wealthy buyers push Southern California home prices to a record
Southern California home prices have hit a record despite high interest rates, a reflection of a shortage of inventory and the region's wealth disparity.
Studio owners revise plans for $1-billion update of historic Television City
Owners of Television City scale back plans for a $1.25-billion upgrade of the legendary studio lot in response to neighbors' concerns.
Historic Sportsmen's Lodge hotel may be demolished for 520-unit apartment complex
Proponents of the development in Studio City say it would bring much-needed affordable housing. Opponents say the developers have not sufficiently weighed the project's impacts and that it would ...
California is building fewer homes. The state could get even more expensive
Developers built fewer homes in California in 2023, potentially leading to higher prices and rents as a supply shortage worsens.
Landlord Arnel Management illegally withheld security deposits, attorney general alleges
Major Orange County landlord Arnel Management has agreed to pay more than $1 million to settle allegations it illegally withheld security deposits from its tenants.
The year of the 'mansion tax': Hundreds of millions raised, but a chill to L.A.'s luxury market
The "mansion tax" has raised roughly $215 million in its first year. Advocates say the tax helps address L.A.'s housing crisis, but critics claim it has frozen the real estate market.
Need help with missed mortgage payments in California? Apply soon: Money is running out
California officials say they expect the mortgage relief program for homeowners suffering pandemic-related financial hardships will soon exhaust its federal funding.
L.A. County settles PACE loan lawsuits; affected homeowners to receive millions
Under a $12-million settlement, L.A. County agreed to resolve allegations its PACE lending program saddled borrowers with loans they couldn't afford.
Office tower planned for Hollywood gets new design and billion-dollar price tag
Hollywood real estate developer doubles down on plans for "the Star," a proposed office tower on Sunset Boulevard, designed by Norman Foster, with a $1-billion price tag.
Crackdown on Airbnb and other short-term rentals likely coming to unincorporated L.A. County
The ordinance, five years in the making, would prohibit hosts to list second homes, accessory dwelling units or investment properties in unincorporated L.A. County.
Realtor rules just changed dramatically. Here's what buyers and sellers can expect
A landmark agreement is going to shake up how real estate deals are done. Here's how the new rules will affect sellers, buyers and brokers.
A sign of the times: Tearing down an emptying O.C. office complex to build a warehouse
A perfectly good office complex is being demolished to make way for a warehouse-distribution center in Santa Ana.
California's home insurer of last resort sees enrollment surge, raising concerns over its finances
California's property insurer experiences enrollment surge, raising questions about its financial stability.
Realtors agree to change commission rules in a deal that could reduce costs for consumers
The National Assn. of Realtors said it will make changes to its commission rules in a deal that could reduce costs for consumers.
Investors bought a historic Echo Park home. Sisters who have lived there since childhood are fighting to stay
The home was one of the first in Echo Park. Lupe Breard and her sister have lived there for decades. But since their mom died, the family estate and a developer have tried to evict them.
In Kern County, an abandoned church gets a second life as housing for former foster youths
In a novel bid to generate more affordable housing, Kern County is converting empty churches and blighted strip malls into apartment units for former foster youths at risk of homelessness.
Opinion: Inflation isn't the real problem for the U.S. economy. The housing shortage is
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates high to tame price growth. But it's a shortage of homes in California and nationwide that's driving rising costs.
La Cañada Flintridge must process 'builder's remedy' affordable-housing plan, court rules
After years of back-and-forth, a court tells the affluent city of single-family homes to process an application for a housing development with 80 mixed-income units.
Opinion: Don't gut L.A.'s best shot at building affordable housing
The city put forth ambitious programs to meet California mandates for affordable housing — and then weakened them by exempting single-family neighborhoods.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-04/california-los-angeles-building-housing-crisis
If you walk around the reservoir, you know this house. See inside the modern remodel
Architect John K. Chan designs a modern addition for a family of four that connects them to the Ivanhoe Reservoir in Silver Lake and saves a massive olive tree.
Looking to buy or sell a home this spring? Here's what to expect
As spring approaches, so does the typically busy spring home buying season. If you want to buy a home in Southern California, here are some thoughts.
Robocalls, ringless voicemails and AI: Real estate enters the age of automation
As agents hunt for business in Southern California's slow real estate market, some are trying out new ways of tracking down leads. Others are quitting the industry.
Granderson: If the economy is so great, why are evictions soaring?
The fruit of this booming economy is almost all going to the wealthiest few, thanks to Reaganomics. Americans don't have to accept that.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-02-13/high-rent-evictions-homelessness-economy
Opinion: Renting in L.A. could go from bad to worse
Tenants who are behind on payments now face evictions, and landlords are likely to keep units empty for longer as they hold out for the most qualified applicants.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-02-13/los-angeles-rent-increases-evictions-homelessness
California extends relief for homeowners who missed mortgage or tax payments
The state is again expanding its federally funded mortgage relief program to help more Californians. People who missed mortgage payments as late as Feb. 1 are now eligible for help.
Rents are finally falling — but not in Orange County. People are feeling the pain
Cities in the Los Angeles area are seeing lower rents as Orange County prices hold firm or even increase. Experts are calling for more tenant protections.
Work begins on transformative condo and hotel development in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills, construction is underway on a long-awaited condo and hotel complex valued at nearly $5 billion called One Beverly Hills
Opinion: Why is L.A. still letting single-family homeowners block solutions to the housing crisis?
Mayor Karen Bass announced Executive Directive 1 as a signature policy to speed up affordable housing. But limiting it to multi-family neighborhoods is shortsighted.
Thousands of California homeowners can cut their property tax bill. Here's how
Under state law, homeowners qualify for a modest property tax cut on their primary residence. Yet some 435,000 families in L.A. County don't sign up.
The Tropicana, one of Las Vegas' oldest casinos, will cash out its chips in April
The future home of the MLB's Athletics will be built where the Tropicana first opened in 1957. The casino has been featured in several movies, including "The Godfather."
Tour 'real projects by real homeowners' in this self-guided ADU tour throughout L.A.
Tour more than 10 ADUs and meet the designers and homeowners behind them in a self-guided tour of garage conversions, new builds and prefab ADUs throughout Los Angeles.
Opinion: In L.A., real estate envy is all too real. I can't stop looking at Zillow
Buying a house in Los Angeles is almost unimaginable. Maybe that's the allure of home listings: They help us imagine a different life.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-01-21/los-angeles-zillow-real-estate-home-prices
California offers affordable loans again to first-time home buyers, with a catch
The state has reopened applications for its California Dream Shared Appreciation loans, but this time it's not approving the financing on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Would you take cash to leave a rent-controlled apartment? Data show it happens often in L.A.
Data published by the city controller's office shed some light on 'cash for keys' agreements between renters and landlords across Los Angeles.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-16/rent-control-cash-for-keys-los-angeles
Opinion: This Supreme Court case from California could ease housing shortages everywhere
A legal exception let California's El Dorado County charge a $23,000 "traffic mitigation" fee for a single new home. Will the U.S. Supreme Court close the loophole?
Opinion: California just banned 'crime-free' housing. Here's why other states should too
Nuisance property laws and similar policies punish vaguely defined activities with eviction. They tend to increase homelessness, reduce safety and promote segregation.
University of California poised to buy former Westside Pavilion
Amid expansion of UCLA, UC officials are seeking to buy the former Westside Pavilion. Google had plans to build a massive campus at the shuttered mall, but those ambitions were never realized.
Record deals and tax-avoidance maneuvers: Southern California's priciest sales of 2023
Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg all made the list of Southern California's top home sales this year.
Falling mortgage rates lend a helping hand to home buyers
Mortgage interest rates have fallen more than a percentage point since October. The drop relieves prospective buyers, but experts say rates are likely to stay high.
'Real Housewives' broker lawsuit settled with donation to pro-Israel charity
Celebrity real estate broker and 'Real Housewives' regular Mauricio Umansky has settled the lawsuit over his $70-million flip of a Malibu mansion.
Florida company targeted California homeowners with predatory scheme, state attorney general alleges
The California attorney general sued MV Realty, alleging the firm targeted vulnerable California homeowners by locking them into 40-year contracts.
Southern California home prices fell last month. Don't expect them to plunge
Southern California home prices fell slightly in November, but experts don't expect values to plunge because there's an extreme shortage of homes for sale.
Hoping to build an ADU? New grants can help low-income Californians get started
A popular state program to help pay for the cost of building an ADU is back, but with lower-income limits for applicants and less money to award.
Santa Cruz is California's least-affordable housing market. Are high-rises a solution?
Santa Cruz leaders say downtown high-rises would ease housing costs. Activists call the plan 'out of character' for the laid-back beach town and are fighting new construction.
Black-trimmed homes, tiny libraries and other signs your neighborhood is about to be gentrified
Gentrification is easy to spot if you know where to look. If homes in your neighborhood follow these trends, gentrification might be on the way.
Three rentals and an ADU? A narrow two-story in Venice makes the case for building up
Is vertical development a possible solution to the housing crisis? A slim, two-story ADU on a tight infill lot in Venice makes the case.
What can you build on L.A.'s steep, narrow lots? How about this surprisingly roomy home
Simon Storey of Anonymous Architects has become the go-to for seemingly impossible L.A. lots. Building his own home on a Silver Lake hillside took some unexpected turns.
Demolition of burned Tustin hangar underway; asbestos levels 'below any level of concern'
Deconstruction of the World War II-era hangar should be completed in the next day or two, Tustin officials said Saturday.
Rams will move headquarters and practice facility to Woodland Hills
The Los Angeles Rams will move their practice field and headquarters from the Conejo Valley to the L.A. neighborhood of Woodland Hills.
Katy Perry fought for a Montecito mansion in court. The verdict is in, and she likes it
A verdict has been reached in the lawsuit against Katy Perry over a Montecito mansion she bought for herself and fiance Orlando Bloom. A judge has ruled in favor of the celebrity buyers.
Elizabeth Hirschhorn moves out of Brentwood Airbnb after 570 rent-free days. She said she had a right to stay
Elizabeth Hirschhorn, who rented a Brentwood guesthouse on Airbnb and stayed 570 days without paying rent, moved out on Friday. She said she had a right to stay.
Are high interest rates stopping you from buying or selling a home?
Fill out our short survey and tell us if high interest rates are changing your plans to buy or sell a home. We may feature your story in an upcoming article.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-10-30/home-buying-high-interest-rates-real-estate-survey
'Mansion tax' prevails in court as judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Measure ULA
An L.A. County judge has dismissed a suit challenging Measure ULA, ending a months-long legal battle from opponents looking to overturn the transfer tax.
An ancient Japanese home was rebuilt in L.A. Now's your chance to look inside
Visitors to the Huntington Library can tour a restored 18th century Shoya House, a residence from rural Japan.
Travis Kelce buys $6-million mansion in Kansas for privacy. That's real estate (Taylor's Version)
Travis Kelce, who is dating Taylor Swift, has upgraded his humble Kansas City abode by reportedly buying a $6-million mansion in Kansas to get more privacy.
A 19th century massacre, mostly forgotten, clouds plans for a shimmering tribal casino
The Redding Rancheria wants to build a nine-story casino complex along I-5. Are the tribes opposing the project protecting sacred land — or just jealous?
A new federal policy allows you to finance for an ADU. What you need to know
The new policy of the Federal Housing Administration intends to address the housing crisis and increase homeownership through the financing of ADUs.
A new law allows homeowner to sell ADUs like condos, boosting homeownership. Here's how AB 1033 works
A new law gives homeowners the option to construct ADUs and sell them like condominiums, increasing the prospects of homeownership.
How the carpenters' union broke the California logjam over new housing laws
For years, the California Legislature was divided over what labor standards for workers to include in new housing legislation. That changed with support from the California Conference of Carpente...
Koreatown apartment owner settles sexual harassment allegations
A Koreatown apartment owner will pay $130,000 to settle allegations that one of its property managers sexually harassed tenants.
Opinion: Can't afford a house in L.A.? Here's how that happened
The 'house burden' metric that compares income to shelter costs goes a long way toward explaining Southern California's housing crisis.
The race is on for more EV charging stations at stores, offices and apartments
Commercial landlords and businesses are scrambling to adjust to the changing world of transportation with new EV charging stations. What's next: autonomous parking garages, vehicle-friendly lobbi...
What the billionaires planning a new Bay Area city can teach us about California housing
The Bay Area tech titans' plan to create a utopia in Solano County contains a kernel of wisdom about the kind of suburban growth the state wants and needs.
The architect of L.A.'s iconic Capitol Records building sets the record straight — again — on that needle
On the heels of his 95th birthday, the architect of L.A. landmarks looks back on his career and the ever-enduring myth that his Capitol Records building is intended to resemble a stack of records...
Housing tracker: SoCal home prices at a record
Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
L.A.'s first legal 3-D-printed house is here. It was built by students in just 15 months
The Solar Futures House was quickly raised using 3-D printing technology and is highly efficient. It recycles water and is powered entirely by the sun's rays.
Opinion: Airbnb and short-term rentals drive up L.A. housing prices. Here's how we can push back
Thousands of short-term rentals are breaking the law. The city is leaving millions of dollars on the table by not enforcing the rules.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-09-18/airbnb-rent-los-angeles-housing-short-term-rentals
'Brady Bunch' house in Studio City sells for $3.2 million, more than $2 million below May list price
'The Brady Bunch' house in Studio City sells to historic home enthusiast Tina Trahan for $3.2 million, more than $2 million less than what it was listed at in May.
Over 40,000 eviction notices have gone out in L.A. this year, many to upscale apartments
As L.A. deals with a housing crisis, new data show how the threat of eviction affects not only poor communities but middle- and high-income ones too.
L.A. kills developer's plans for Bulgari hotel in Benedict Canyon
The head of Los Angeles city planning said new studies found that the environmental impacts of the Bulgari Resort project "are far greater than initially anticipated."
How a Spanish bungalow in L.A. went from sad to sexy (Hint: There's an ADU rental)
Priced out of the Bay Area and South Pasadena, a couple bought a Spanish fixer-upper in Eagle Rock, assisted by the earning potential of an ADU.
L.A. Airbnb hosts are charging higher rates and raking in big payouts amid city crackdown
As the city tries to crack down on short-term rentals, profits for Airbnb hosts are rising — whether their listings are legal or not.
California lawmakers put funding for ADUs in flux. What you need to know
The state Legislature is poised to take back half of the $50 million it provided in July for ADU financing. But a grant program that helps Californians build ADUs will still get funds.
Opinion: How home insurers are trying to bully California politicians into a disastrous bailout
Insurers pulled out amid wildfire losses. Now they're reportedly seeking a giveaway from the Legislature, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.
Tech billionaires' secretive plan to build a California city from scratch
The billionaires behind Flannery Associates have bought up more than 140 parcels in Solano County with dreams of 'a new city with tens of thousands of new homes.'
As challenges loom, L.A. City Council approves $150 million in 'mansion tax' spending
L.A. City Council has approved a $150-million spending plan for funds raised by Measure ULA, putting money toward rental assistance, tenant protection and other housing crisis initiatives.
Opinion: How L.A. can build more housing without looking like New York
Yes, Southern California needs more housing density, but we can put our sprawl to use without ditching our spacious vibe.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-27/california-rent-los-angeles-housing-density
Thousands of California tenants could face obscure tax bill for living in subsidized housing
Under the arcane tax rule of possessory interest, thousands of California tenants in subsidized housing could face individual tax bills upwards of $1,000 a year.
A home, an office and a park demonstrate that design can be environmentally conscious — and look good
Ditching concrete for wood, reinventing the court apartment, and rehabilitating old landfill as parkland show how designers are tackling climate change
Mortgage interest rates surge past 7%, hit highest level since 2002
Mortgage interest rates surpassed 7% this week, dealing another blow to potential homeowners who now face the highest borrowing costs since 2002.
California offers help for more homeowners who missed mortgage or tax payments
The state is again expanding its federally funded mortgage relief program to help more Californians. People who missed mortgage payments up to Aug. 1 are now eligible for help.
La Habra condo owners see a gaping chasm where their greenbelt used to be
Condo owners in La Habra's Coyote Village have been waiting years for reconstruction of a collapsed flood channel that cuts an ugly gash across their complex.
Multilevel marketing mogul sells Irvine mansion for $25 million, a new record
Joni Rogers-Kante, founder of the SeneGence marketing firm, has sold her Irvine mansion for $25 million, making it the priciest sale ever in the city.
Opinion: The $1-million home is becoming the norm in L.A. This is an outrage we could have prevented
California's median home price is near $750,000. The most promising prescription for the housing shortage is undoing single-family zoning and increasing density.
Fires, landslides, rising seas: What drives Californians to stay in disaster-prone areas?
Natural disasters devastate certain pockets of Southern California on a regular basis. So why don't people leave?
Stop worrying, NIMBYS — affordable housing shouldn't squash your property values
Studies, and my Venice neighborhood, offer proof: Below-market rents in the corner apartment building don't preclude a pricey mansion across the street.
'Selling Sunset' star evicting rent-controlled tenants whose landlord set fire to their homes
Reality television personalities Tarek and Heather El Moussa are evicting rent-controlled tenants to build new apartments. Tenants say they're owed more because their landlord committed arson.
The median home listed in Los Angeles will soon cost more than $1 million — up 30% in 5 years
Zillow data show the median list price for homes in Los Angeles fast approaching $1 million. The top 10 major metropolitan areas in America for median listing price in June were all in California...
What to know for Tuesday's deadline to pay unpaid rent from the start of the pandemic
Aug. 1 is the deadline to pay unpaid rent from March 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021. Here's what tenants should know about the deadline and some resources.
Our family of four shared a cramped studio for 25 years. L.A. housing costs nearly kept us there forever
We were first-generation Latina home buyers seeking to get our family out of a crowded 450-foot apartment. Here's how our housing search went.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-07-30/los-angeles-housing-costs-first-time-buyer-programs
L.A. looks to tighten rules for single-family homes in part of Santa Monica Mountains
L.A. is poised to pass tougher regulations for building in the hillsides between the 101 and 405 freeways. Gwyneth Paltrow is among the measure's opponents.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-30/wildlife-corridor-ordinance
Are you an L.A. landlord with a rent-stabilized apartment? We want to hear from you
L.A. implemented eviction moratoriums and rent control throughout the pandemic. We want to hear how the extended rent freeze has affected landlords.
Are you an L.A. tenant living in a rent-stabilized apartment? We want to hear from you
L.A. implemented eviction moratoriums and rent control throughout the pandemic. We want to hear from tenants about how the rent freeze has affected them.
L.A. County property values hit a record $2 trillion, up nearly 6%, assessor says
The value of all L.A. County property is at a record $1.997 trillion, with $20 billion in taxes funding public services, including schools and medical care.
California voters will decide on measure allowing cities to expand rent control in 2024
It's the third time in recent years that a statewide initiative to repeal rent control restrictions will be on the California ballot.
Real estate developer in Huizar bribery case sentenced to six years in prison
The judge said Lee's crimes — bribing an elected official and then falsifying his record of that payment — merited a sentence that would serve as 'a warning to others.'