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Demographic & Market Trends

California housing prices continue to outpace supply, worsening affordability crisis

California’s housing crisis is deepening as home prices continue to outpace new housing supply, driven by chronic underbuilding, zoning constraints, and slow construction, according to state data and major news reports.

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Policy & Permitting

San Diego County moves forward on allowing ADUs to be sold as condos — but rural concerns loom

San Diego County evaluates allowing ADUs to be sold as condos, while the City of San Diego’s AB 1033 rules are already in effect. Here’s what homeowners need to know.

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Policy & Permitting

Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act promises housing boost — What it means for ADUs

A new housing initiative, the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025, known as the ROAD to Housing Act, is drawing attention for its potential to expand America’s housing supply, particularly in small-scale and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

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Demographic & Market Trends

Florida housing markets cool — What it means for ADUs & affordable supply

Housing markets in Florida are experiencing a sharp cooldown, with several metro areas showing some of the steepest year-over-year price declines in the country. At first glance, that might seem like bad news—yet for the niche of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and affordable housing supply, this trend may also open up new opportunities.

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Urban Infill & Land Use

Newsom to create 209 affordable homes on underused state land in Riverside

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on November 18, 2025, that California will build 209 affordable homes on underutilized state property in Riverside, reinforcing his administration’s aggressive strategy to leverage state land for housing.

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Policy & Permitting

Dublin ADU update 2025: New rules align with California housing laws

Dublin has officially adopted new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rules to comply with California’s statewide housing mandates, bringing the city into alignment with requirements enforced by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

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Community & Housing Impact

How economic barriers and land restrictions deepen the housing divide in 2025

Peter Thiel’s comments on capitalism highlight California’s deepening housing crisis, as zoning restrictions, rising costs, and limited supply drive affordability challenges.

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Community & Housing Impact

How tariffs on lumber and furniture continue to drive up homebuilding costs in 2025

Rising tariffs on lumber and furniture are once again increasing homebuilding costs in 2025. Learn how these trade policies are affecting builders, homeowners, and the overall housing market.

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Community & Housing Impact

Napa County approves sweeping fee hikes for hotels and large homes to fund affordable housing (ADUs)

The Napa County Board of Supervisors has approved a major overhaul of development fees aimed at funding affordable-housing initiatives. In a narrow 3-2 vote, the board adopted a plan to significantly raise fees for hotel projects and large luxury homes.

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