Four units by the parceling of one
The California HOME Act law from 2022 holds the power to end the housing shortage by splitting a single-family parcel in two lots and building three additional units.
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Tag: California zoning
Legislative steps toward more affordable housing
California’s legislature is addressing the affordable housing shortage with these recent laws.
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Builders turn to prefabs to speed up construction process
Prefabs are back, and it’s time to weigh the pros and cons. What does factory-built housing mean for construction starts?
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California’s distinctly low vacancy rates signal the need for more construction
Vacancy rates are a signal which highlight areas in need, or not in need of construction. Read on to see what California’s vacancy rates showcase.
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Local governments try to dodge California’s single family zoning ban
Designating landmark districts and wildlife sanctuaries are just some of the ways towns are attempting to avoid the new, looser zoning laws.
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Average U.S. homeowner tenure dips after pandemic upheaval
The average tenure of homeowners has changed since the pandemic. California is no different, but how many changes occurred? Read on to discover the impacts of homeownership tenure changing.
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Does a local ordinance for commercial property zoning which prohibits short-term occupancies apply to residential properties when rented for a short term?
Protect Our Neighborhoods v. City of Palm Springs
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Homebuyers continue their housing search further afield
Homebuyer migration trends have continued on, even returning to pandemic levels. There are other underlying forces that are contributing to these trends.
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California rent increases continue in 2022
Rent increases have continued in 2022. Why are they still rapidly rising when there is a rent cap in California?
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San Jose’s latest mixed-use development promotes BART access
New construction in the works for San Jose — a transit oriented hub with new housing nearby.
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California rent skyrocketed in 2021 – and it’s not letting up for next couple of years
Rapidly rising rents running throughout California – and most likely not balancing out for a couple of years.
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2022’s new California real estate laws
This article offers an overview of the new laws impacting real estate that were passed and signed into law in 2021.
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New California law to further loosen ADU restrictions
New changes have been made in law revolving around zoning regulations.
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New law to allow ADUs to be sold separately from main residence
A new bill, more so an amendment to a previous law, has been passed to allow for ADUs to be sold separately from the main residence.
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California residential conversions limited by outdated zoning
New multi-family construction continues to stagnate due to outdated zoning laws.
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New construction drops heading into Q4 2021
Construction starts steering towards halts due to supply chain disruptions. New construction drops are occurring as we enter Q4.
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The relocation trend has come to a head
What percent of your listings sell above the listed price? 75% or more (37%, 20 Votes) 25% or less...
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The votes are in: Readers believe demand will rise for high-density multi-family buildings
In October, firsttuesday asked readers to weigh in on whether or not demand for high-density...
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Tight zoning and low inventory fuel wildfire risk
Low inventory and zoning restrictions incentivize builders to develop in hazardous, fire prone areas.
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California’s top cities for teachers to buy homes
California’s extreme home prices are legendary. At the same time, teacher incomes are less than...
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