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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?
To help you make a well-informed decision, here are ways to find out the history of the property you're eyeing---including whether any deaths occured on the lot. 
US Housing Market Nearing a ‘Vicious Cycle’ Amid Worsening Affordability Crisis
More than 31.3% of American households were cost-burdened last year, which means they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs. 
September Home Sales Dropped To Lowest Level in 14 Years Amid High Mortgage Rates, Lack of Options
Home sales fell by 1% in September, lagging in three of the four major regions in the US. Sales of previously owned homes fell by 1% in September compared to August, marking the lowest level recorded since at least October 2010. 
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s $68 Million Mansion Still Up for Sale 100 Days After Initial Listing
The couple purchased their marital mansion in May 2023 for $60.8 million. The pair listed it for sale at the start of their divorce. 
Down Payments Now Dropping From Historic Highs, Giving US Homebuyers Relief
The average down payment fell to $30,300 in the third quarter, saving buyers $2,400. Down payments on a home in the United States fell in the third quarter of this year, giving hopeful buyers much-needed relief. 
Billy Joel Finally Finds Buyer for Florida Mansion for $42M After Cutting Asking Price by $22M
Billy Joel initially listed his mansion with an asking price of $64.9 million in 2022. He slashed the price numerous times after failing to find a buyer. 
Zillow Adds Climate Risk Data on Home Listings To Help Buyers Assess Potential Damage From Extreme Weather
The new climate risk feature will show buyers how vulnerable each home for sale might be to extreme weather events in the next 30 years. 
US Home Will Be Affordable If Prices Fall By More Than $100,000
An expert said that the housing market would become more affordable for prospective buyers if home prices fell by more than $100,000. 
Home Buying Guide: Here’s How You Can Own a House With No Down Payment
Saving for a down-payment can take years, but there are ways to own a house without putting a down. The median sale price of a home in the United States has risen to $432,849 as of August. 
Buyers Still Expect Sellers To Pay for Agent Commissions Despite Changes to NAR Rules: Survey
NAR changes no longer require sellers to cover the commission of buyer agents. Still, 80% of buyers expect home sellers to cover their agents' fees.
