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The Sun’s home for buying, selling, renting – in hot markets and cold.
Calif. boasts largest annual housing growth since Recession. Here’s how the Valley fared.
The San Joaquin Valley may be home to California's population growth, but housing growth isn't even close to cracking the highest rankings.
May 4, 2023
Changes to mortgage rules will see good borrowers pay more, risky borrowers pay less
A change by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is likely to anger borrowers with solid credit ratings and cash in an already tumultuous housing market.
April 24, 2023
Fresno breaks housing stalemate for one new development
A three-year fight over share of property taxes has halted new housing development at Fresno's edges.
April 23, 2023
Clovis loses appeal, ordered to zone for more low-income housing
Clovis has found itself in hot water over California's RHNA requirements for affordable housing.
April 13, 2023
Four little letters, big nightmare for Calif. cities. What is RHNA?
California's rich enclaves are revolting against a 54-year-old housing law. Here's an explainer on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
April 11, 2023
Calif. plows through $300mil for 2,300 home down payments in two weeks
California's attempt at helping first-time homebuyers has reached a major speed bump with few homes purchased to show for it.
April 9, 2023
Wealthy Bay Area towns’ new way to dodge low-income housing? Exploit the developmentally disabled.
California's low-income housing requirements have been a thorn in the side of the state's richest communities. Now, neighbors are crafting new ways to circumvent mandates.
February 13, 2023
Hanford strikes $12.5mil settlement with Helena Agri-Enterprises
The vote caps a lengthy, multi-year process to settle a dispute over the location of the fertilizer producer's operations in relationship to the city's Costco.
January 31, 2023
With the help of local students, Valley realtors reflect on the meaning of “home” after roller coaster 2022
“I think we’re at a place in time in our market where we need to be reminded what a home is all about, and who better than the kids to remind us," Fresno realtor Don Scordino said of Fresno Association of Realtors' essay contest.
December 15, 2022
Fresno’s proposed Convention Center Marriott secures financing
The proposed Convention Center-anchored Courtyard Marriott in downtown Fresno secured its construction funding on Monday, bringing the project one step closer to breaking ground.
November 1, 2022