05 May 2024

• Opinion: Is Biden a YIMBY? He certainly has good reason to embrace a pro-housing agenda

  The president's policies suggest common cause with the "Yes in My Backyard" movement. He and other Democrats can improve their election prospects by addressing economic anxiety.

• As court overturns a lot-splitting law, SB 9, one early adopter asks why

  After an L.A. County judge declared SB 9 unconstitutional, Sam Andreano, who took advantage of the program by splitting his Whittier property in half, is wondering why.

• In L.A., thousands of newer apartments have rent caps. Tenants don't always know.

  Newly built apartments generally aren't rent controlled, but in the city of Los Angeles, thousands are. Find out if you live in one.

• Did you buy a home with a high interest rate and intend to refinance later?

  If you bought a home in the last two years with a high interest rate, did you purchase with the intention to refinance later? Tell us how the strategy has worked out so far.