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Southern California homeowners are in an unusually strong equity position right now, according to a recent housing-market snapshot tracking “underwater mortgages” (when a homeowner owes more than the home is worth). In early 2026, the share of underwater loans across major local markets was remarkably low—especially in

San Diego just cleared a major hurdle in a decades-in-the-making plan to reshape the northeastern edge of Mission Bay into expanded marshland and new public recreation areas. The California Coastal Commission’s approval unlocks the city’s ability to pursue state and federal funding for a transformation that could

California’s housing debate is back on the ballot, and the ripple effects won’t stop at apartment buildings. A new commentary circulating statewide urges voters to support Proposition 45, a measure aimed at modernizing how California reviews and approves essential projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Congress is taking a rare bipartisan step to address America’s housing shortage through the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—an effort supporters say could help speed up homebuilding nationwide. But as a recent local opinion piece points out, the biggest obstacles to building enough housing in California

San Diego renters and landlords are paying close attention after a local report highlighted claims of an 82% rent increase tied to California’s rent-cap rules. While the headlines focus on housing costs, the ripple effects often show up in a different place: building maintenance, emergency repairs, and