Each year, California lawmakers pass a wave of new housing legislation, and 2025 was no exception. While the state continues to introduce more tenant-focused policies, this year’s updates also create clear opportunities for property owners wh...
Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature on Senate Bill 79 just rewrote the playbook for development near transit corridors. Starting July 1, 2026, properties within a half-mile of key Metro stops, rail lines, and major bus routes will be eligible f...
In a significant development for California's real estate investors, the Los Angeles "mansion tax"—officially known as Measure ULA—is at the center of a statewide tax reform initiative. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, a prominent l...
Los Angeles is tackling its housing crisis head-on. In December 2022, Mayor Karen Bass launched Executive Directive One (ED1), designed to fast-track the development of 100% affordable housing projects. For multi-family investors, this policy o...
The Revenue Potential of ADUsAccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as a popular strategy for multi-family investors looking to increase rental income without acquiring additional properties. By converting underused spaces into independen...
A Quiet Change With Big Implications for LandlordsBeginning January 2026, California landlords must provide a refrigerator and stove in most rental units. The new rule makes these appliances part of a home’s required habitability standards.Th...
Investors in Los Angeles are following the ongoing dispute over Measure ULA, the city’s high-value property transfer tax. The law took effect on April 1, 2023.Measure ULA imposes a 4% transfer tax on sales over $5 million and 5.5% on sales ov...
California’s 2025 legislative session was dominated by tenant protection and housing regulation proposals. Many bills that would have reshaped rental housing operations were either defeated, significantly amended, or remain pending on the Gov...
On Tuesday, October 1st, the Los Angeles City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee met to consider sweeping changes to the city’s rent stabilization ordinance. While no vote was taken, the discussion underscores growing momentum tow...
After nine months of holding steady, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point interest rate cut on September 17, lowering its benchmark rate to 4%–4.25%. This move, the first since late 2024, signals a potential series of rate reductions...
