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Borgeas Explains Why He Voted ‘No’ on SB 50 Housing Bill

SACRAMENTO — Desperate for more housing in the nation's most populous state, the leader of the California Senate committed Thursday to passing a law this year to add more housing in a state facing a shortage of 3.5 million homes. Senate President Pro Tem To...
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State Rent Control Bill Dies in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO — An effort to expand rent control in California won't move forward this year after the lawmaker behind it cancelled a planned public hearing Thursday, saying his plan needs more work. Assemblyman...
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Home Sales Fall 4.9% in Slow Start to Spring Buying Season

WASHINGTON — Sales of existing U.S. homes fell in March after a huge gain the previous month, held back partly by a sharp slowdown among the most expensive properties. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that home sales fell 4.9% to a seasonall...

Battle for AB 199: home prices at stake

The pricing of home construction could change dramatically, as both the labor and construction industry gear up for a fight in Sacramento. Industry analysts feel AB 199 could raise home construction costs by...