Fault lines surface as projects tap California’s CEQA exemption law

Last July, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a landmark law shielding apartment and residential projects from lengthy environmental review processes to boost the state’s housing supply and improve affordability. It’s working – but not without a fight. Developers wasted no time seizing the opportun

Cultural symbolism is influencing some homebuyers in the Year of the Fire Horse

Real estate professionals spend a lot of time talking about interest rates, inventory, concessions and price reductions. We should, of course. Those factors shape affordability and timing in every market. But, homebuying has never been only a financial decision. For many buyers, a home is also emoti

A common-sense approach to housing affordability

Our elected leaders have a unique opportunity to strengthen small businesses, sustain critical industries, combat inflation in the housing market and make homeownership more accessible for millions of Americans. Today’s housing market remains trapped in a cycle of limited supply and elevated costs.

Independent single-family rental owners insulated from broader market trends

TurboTenant’s State of the Rental Industry Report for 2026 highlights a split in the rental property market and an interesting nuance: independent landlords and why many single-family rental owners are largely insulated from broader market trends. The split could be as simple as recognizing the diff