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In November 2022, Los Angeles voters approved Measure ULA — the United to House LA initiative, marketed to the public as a “mansion tax on millionaires and billionaires.” The promise was sweeping: generate up to $1.1 billion annually to fund affordable housing and…

LA is the ADU capital of the country. Thanks to state laws and city programs that streamlined permitting, thousands of accessory dwelling units have gone up across the region since 2017 — converted garages, detached backyard cottages, basement units, attached additions.…

Here's a piece of your home you probably haven't thought about in years — and that quietly causes some of the most expensive water damage claims in homeowners insurance. It's the small flexible hose that connects your faucet to the wall, called a supply line. Every…

One of the biggest concerns buyers have today is this: “What happens if I purchase a home and prices fall afterward?”Given everything circulating in the media, that hesitation is understandable. Buying a home is a major financial decision, and nobody wants to feel like…

If you own a home in Los Angeles that was built before 1980 and sits on a raised foundation, there's a project you can do this year that costs less than a roof, finishes faster than a kitchen remodel, and could save you tens of thousands of dollars when the next major…

Two massive global events are about to reshape the Los Angeles spotlight. The FIFA World Cup arrives this June, with eight matches at SoFi Stadium — temporarily renamed "Los Angeles Stadium" — kicking off June 12 with the U.S. Men's National Team vs. Paraguay. Two years…

Something strange is happening in the Los Angeles housing market right now, and most homeowners haven't quite put their finger on it. Closed sales jumped 31% from March to April 2026. New listings rose 17% in the same period. That sounds like a hot, competitive market.But…

If you're an LA homeowner and your insurance bill keeps creeping up — or worse, you've gotten a non-renewal letter — there's a specific set of home improvements that has quietly become one of the most important things you can do for both your home and your finances.…

If you've tried to buy or sell a home in Los Angeles in the last six months, you've probably hit a moment that didn't exist a few years ago: the deal is going smoothly, the inspection is fine, the appraisal lines up — and then the buyer's lender comes back with a problem.…

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know.If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right…

As a homeowner, it’s easy to overlook what’s happening behind the scenes—especially when it comes to your water heater. If you have a traditional tank water heater, one of the most important maintenance tasks you can perform is flushing it at least once a year. It’s…