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California Pushes Factory-Built Homes as Housing Starts Surge in LA
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California Pushes Factory-Built Homes as Housing Starts Surge in LA

California considers removing barriers for factory-built housing as LA-area construction rises. New FHFA data shows manufactured homes appreciate like traditional homes, yet face 57.8% loan denial rates versus 10%.

Mar 7, 2026
Federal Reserve Rate Uncertainty Compounds California's Housing Crisis as Production Lags Behind Targets
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Federal Reserve Rate Uncertainty Compounds California's Housing Crisis as Production Lags Behind Targets

Federal Reserve rate uncertainty compounds California's housing crisis as Los Angeles County lags behind production targets. Elevated borrowing costs and construction challenges threaten state housing goals through 2029.

Feb 25, 2026
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Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty Meets Housing Market Reality: FHFA Data Shows Affordability Challenges Persist Despite Falling Mortgage Rates
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Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty Meets Housing Market Reality: FHFA Data Shows Affordability Challenges Persist Despite Falling Mortgage Rates

Federal Reserve's March rate cut uncertainty coincides with FHFA data showing home prices rose 1.8% annually, while conforming loan limits increased to $832,750, reflecting persistent affordability challenges despite falling mortgage rates.

Feb 25, 2026
Federal Judge Skeptical of Challenge to California Zombie Mortgage Law as FHFA Data Shows Second Lien Risks
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Federal Judge Skeptical of Challenge to California Zombie Mortgage Law as FHFA Data Shows Second Lien Risks

Federal judge questions California zombie mortgage law challenge while FHFA research documents second lien risks that contributed to financial crisis, supporting state regulatory efforts on dormant subordinate mortgages.

Feb 23, 2026
China, India Among Winners After US Court Blocked Trump Tariffs
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China, India Among Winners After US Court Blocked Trump Tariffs

Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs, benefiting China and India with reduced duties. Fraser Institute research shows tariffs harm economic freedom and prosperity, recommending against retaliation while calling for trade policy reforms.

Feb 23, 2026
California's New Mobilehome Regulations Strengthen Tenant Protections Amid Housing Crisis
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California's New Mobilehome Regulations Strengthen Tenant Protections Amid Housing Crisis

California's 2026 mobilehome laws strengthen tenant protections with disaster-response requirements, modernized notices, and enhanced enforcement mechanisms, addressing critical gaps as mobile home parks serve 1.6 million residents.

Feb 22, 2026