Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87

Didion’s writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today. Continue reading

Small, outdoor-friendly rental markets thrived in 2021: RentCafe

As would-be homebuyers opted out of the for-sale market due to harsh market conditions in 2021, renters turned to alternative markets with space and access to nature, a recent year-end study from RentCafe found. Continue reading

Americans are flocking to HOA communities like never before

New US Census data shows that homes in Homeowners Associations are taking up a larger share of new construction and new sales than ever before. Continue reading