Category: CalMatters
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Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why
California cities are required to meet some rather lofty goals on home construction under state law. Few are meeting even the lowest goals.
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A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it
The controversial Los Angeles “mansion tax” could take center stage regarding a measure on the November ballot.
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Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law
Cities are considering how — and how soon — to comply with a new state law regarding affordable housing near public transportation.
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California has 40,000 affordable housing units ready to break ground. One setback is holding them up
Funding is often the biggest challenge in the development of much-needed affordable apartment communities in California.
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Why homeownership in California isn’t nearly the financial slam dunk it once was
Is buying a home better than renting? It depends. And it’s complicated.
