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Costa Mesa okays 2,300 homes as California pursues its lawsuit

The state requires Costa Mesa to plan for 11,760 homes by 2029, or face potential penalties and zoning limits

Homes Go Up in Flames as California Wildfire Spreads Across 465 Acres

A wildfire driven by Santa Ana winds burned 465 acres and damaged or destroyed at least six homes Friday as residents fled neighborhoods in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, Ca...

California’s $3.9B Midway Rising becomes a CEQA lightning rod

SB 344 targets Midway Rising, a $3.9 billion redevelopment with 4,000 homes, SB 958 caps height as an infill project qualifier

California Governor Signs Bill That May Raise HOA Fees as Part of Major Housing Reform Package

The package includes reforms that cut down on the number of reviews projects must go through and new standards for factory-built housing.

California moves to cut red tape for heat pumps, solar, and more

Californians could soon find it easier and cheaper to install rooftop solar, home batteries, and energy-saving heat pumps and heat-pump water heaters. Late last month, the state L...

Inside California's planned luxury garage villas

State Farm Moves to Reopen California Home Insurance for Fire-Hardened Homes

State Farm could resume some California home policies for fire-hardened homes, with new implications for agents, sellers, and buyers.

Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting evacuations.

California Sets Standards for Homes Tainted by Wildfire Smoke

After the Los Angeles fires exposed a regulatory gap, a pair of laws will require science-based standards for testing and cleaning contaminated homes.

Best high schools in California

SEALANDSKYPHOTO // Shutterstock Best high schools in California Stacker compiled a list of the best high schools in California using data from the Niche. Niche […]

Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting thousan...

California's homeowners insurance market is now 15% nonstandard

FAIR Plan and E&S placements have become routine in California, with a 29.1% rate increase due next month

SageSure One Expanding California Homeowners Coverage

SageSure One is expanding its California homeowners insurance offerings. The new product, from Olympus Insurance Co., provides up to $20 million in total insurable value. The non-a...

Coming Soon in San Juan Capistrano: A $7.5 Million Estate With a Wine Cellar, Movie Theater and Resort-Style Backyard

In this edition of Coming Soon–a series from Redfin News that explores new listings that house hunters can find early only on Redfin.com–we’re heading to Southern California to tou...

The Bay Area Leads August’s Most Expensive Home Sales With a $70M Hillsborough Estate

August’s top 10 list was dominated by the Bay Area. Mega-mansions in Southern California, Florida and Hawaii also made the list.  A Bay Area estate in Hillsborough was the most exp...

California moves to limit utility profits and tap more power from homes

One of several bills signed this week is a law to advance the use of virtual power plants to make greater use of clean energy at home.

Millions of California Homeowners at Risk of HOA Fee Increases Under New Bill

If 23% of California’s 13.8 million households are paying HOA fees, about 3.3 million households could face increases if AB 2050 becomes law

Cash to Go Electric, Rice Husk Homes, and 97 Zero-Energy Senior Homes

From California’s gas-line debate to rice-husk siding and full-cost affordability, this week’s stories show housing testing new ideas for value and performance.

California Legislature passes balcony solar bill

Californians could soon put solar panel kits on balconies and in backyards to lower their electric bills — without utility approval. On Wednesday, state lawmakers passed the Plug...

Expert Advice: 10 Things to Look for in a California Neighborhood Before Buying a Home

California neighborhoods can vary widely, even in the same city. Learn what to look for so that your home and neighborhood fit your lifestyle. The post Expert Advice: 10 Things to...

The Homeowner’s Guide to Buying a House in Southern California: What Inspectors Look For

Photo by Phil Evenden This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. Are you The post The Homeowner’s Guide to Buying a House in Southern California: What In...

Metrolink fares rise, California condos dying, and more

Metrolink fares rise, California condos dying, and more Steven Sharp Sat, 09/12/2026 - 06:15 This week marked the completion of  Together California: A Village for...

California tightens rules regarding how homeowners protect homes from wildfires

New rules from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection are focusing on the first five-feet surrounding a home, a critical area known as Zone Zero. The post California...

California implements strict new landscaping rules for residents in fire-prone areas

California implements strict new landscaping rules for residents in fire-prone areas Zachary Whalen Mon, 08/31/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image...