Welcome to the zoom boom
The coronavirus pandemic is transforming where Californians live and work. Welcome to zoom town!
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Tag: urban living
City-living is preferred in California — if you have the money
While cities may be the future of California real estate, the suburbs are surging.
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Suburban and urban home values: California bucks the trend
Across the U.S., homebuyers are willing to spend more money to buy an urban dwelling than a suburban home. However, California’s unique geography makes suburban living more desirable.
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California’s zoning pioneers
Here are three organizations making successful zoning change to meet the demands of local residents.
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The people want bigger homes—will they get what they want?
Will homebuyers be willing to compromise on size for location?
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Is suburbia making a comeback?
Conflicting reports show a complex future for the suburbs.
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Micro mini: the compact future of urban housing
The micro apartment points to the future of urban housing.
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Razing the way for new development
California’s construction industry is currently experiencing a rebirth, but not everyone is pleased.
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From carparks to parklets — softening up the city streets
In major cities, underused corners of the public realm are being reclaimed as urban amenities, drawing new residents.
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Urban amenities draw renters
Two new apartment complexes, catering explicitly to young professionals looking to have fun in the city, are going up in West Hollywood.
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Mixed-use zoning — fights crime, poverty
The benefits of mixed-use neighborhoods abound! Now we know they also lead to less crime.
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Boomers embrace urban living
A burgeoning trend for Baby Boomers: re-locating to cities. These retirees are abandoning their suburban homes to…
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Rising gas prices encourage city living
The next time your client moves, will reducing the distance between their home and work be an...
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California community redevelopment agencies’ demise leaves void
Will your business be negatively affected by the elimination of redevelopment agencies? No (52%,...
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California prepares for Gen Y to move out… hopefully soon
Moving back home with mom and dad has become widely accepted among members of Generation Y (Gen Y)...
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Betting on single family residences? Good luck
Rather than becoming a vestigial organ from the past, American single family residences (SFRs)...
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Single households on the rise
Are you seeing more single households purchasing, renting and or/investing in your real estate...
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