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New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes. Some survivors from the Los Angeles County fires have yet to return home because of insurance disputes.
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Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good
Californians over age 80 will be able to get a permanent exemption from jury duty under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed.
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California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money
California’s High-Speed Rail Authority paid nearly $600,000 in unallowable travel reimbursements to outside consultants while keeping a poor record to justify them, a state investigation found.
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Rents Reach $1,962, Rising at the Fastest Pace in Over a Year (July Rent Report)
Rents are rising and demand is strong, but property managers aren’t rushing to cut concessions.
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30-Year Treasury Yield Hits a 19-Year High. What That Means for Your Mortgage.
The 30-year Treasury yield briefly hit a 19-year high before retreating after the announcement of larger bond buybacks.
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In Some Markets, Saving and Breaking Even on a Home Purchase Can Take a Buyer Into Their Retirement Years
Key findings: Nationally, a typical household needs 8.5 years to save for a down payment and an additional 6.2 to break even on the purchase relative to renting, according to a new analysis by Zillow. In San Jose, the combined timeline is almost 50 years. In Memphis, it’s about 11 years. Targeting a starter home…
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Rental Momentum, For-Sale Pause : Zillow’s August Housing Market Forecast
The rental market is picking up steam as we head into the home stretch of 2026, while the for-sale market may be running out of it.
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Charlotte is America’s most pet-friendly rental market
Zillow’s ranking of the most pet-friendly rental markets puts Austin in second, just a whisker from the top
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Rates Rise, Making the Mortgage Math Harder
Mortgage rates have drifted from 6% in the spring to the upper end of their multi-year range this fall. For shoppers who didn’t find a home during peak season, the math has gotten more challenging.
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Rental Search Patterns Offer a Window Into Where Relocation Demand May Be Heading
New Zillow data tracks where prospective renters are browsing before they commit to a new market.
