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Monday through Friday (except state holidays) each week includes electronic format articles retrieved from newspapers or news services that report real estate related news in California and some national services. Coverage is for California newspapers that are available electronically via the Internet - and any significant related breaking news.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Top Stories
Bipartisan Housing Reform Bill Advances After Overwhelming House Approval
ERIC C PECK, National Mortgage Professinal
H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, aims to boost supply and affordability by streamlining federal programs, modernizing regulations, and expanding financing tools to accelerate home construction nationwide.
National News
Home affordability reaches 4-year high after January rate drop
MARIAN MCPHERSON, Inman (Subscription)
Although mortgage rates are still nowhere near the often-cited magical number of 5 percent, incremental decreases throughout January lifted affordability to the highest level since 2022.
Commercial, multifamily lending rebound as banks step back in
LIEZEL ONCE, Mortgage Professional America
Commercial and multifamily mortgage lending ended 2025 on a markedly stronger footing, with originations surging even as performance diverged sharply by property type and capital source.
California News
Typical 2025 California home seller made $265,000 vs. $107,000 for US
JONATHAN LANSNER, Orange County Register (Subscription)
California home sellers made more than double what their American peers made last year – but that gap is shrinking. Of course, California’s larger dollar gains come with a cost: purchase prices.
L.A. and Long Beach are among the least affordable cities in the world for homebuyers
IRIS KWOK, Los Angeles Times (Subscription)
When the price of a regular home is compared to regular local salaries, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego and San José were among the five least affordable cities in the world, according to a survey from financial services provider Remitly conducted late last year.
California city freezes rent for all of 2026. It could be permanent.
ANDREW PRIDGEN, SFGate
While at least 35 cities and counties in California reportedly have some form of rent stabilization or rent control ordinance in place, Santa Barbara’s rent freeze, approved late last month and set to start at the end of the month or 30 days after the vote, is unique: It’s currently the only city in California with a rent freeze about to take effect.
Industry News
NAR antitrust cases net sellers another $42M
ANDREW MARTINEZ, National Mortgage News (Subscription)
A federal judge last week granted final approval to settlements by eight brokerages, funds which could reach upwards of 2.6 million consumers, according to court filings. The agreements come in two cases known as Gibson and Keel, concurrent class action complaints to the Sitzer/Burnett commissions case, which netted consumers $418 million from the trade group.
Zillow and Redfin ordered to produce documents in $100M rental syndication antitrust case
BROOKLEE HAN, HousingWire (Subscription)
A judge has ordered Zillow and Redfin to produce documents and executive communications in the $100M rental syndication antitrust case. The firms must comply as discovery continues.
Real Estate Technology
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Property News
What You Get: $2.5 Million Homes in California
ANGELA SERRATORE, New York Times (Subscription)
This week’s properties include a ranch house in San Rafael, a Rudolph Schindler design in Los Angeles and a contemporary waterfront home in Lake Arrowhead.
In Case You Missed It
Governor Newsom announces funding for LA fire survivors to access pre-built housing to further speed recovery and maintain neighborhood character
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
“Rebuilding after wildfires shouldn’t take years. As LA fire survivors continue to recover, we’re cutting red tape by accelerating housing solutions that get families back in their homes faster while building stronger and more resilient housing for the future.”
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