L.A.’s Magic Castle is getting a new, preservation-minded owner
The buyer is Gearbox video game mogul and amateur magician Randy Pitchford, who vows the property will remain the Academy of Magical Arts’ clubhouse and performance venue….
A snapshot of new state government efforts to tackle California’s housing crisis
Lawmakers want to ease burdens to first-time homeownership and set up a consistent funding source for housing construction….
California’s renter tax credit has remained unchanged for 43 years. It could soon increase
California’s renter’s tax credit, created to help income-eligible residents who don’t benefit from the tax breaks given to homeowners, has remained flat since 1979, never adjusted for inflation….
Westfield malls go up for sale as U.S. shoppers find other places to buy
The malls’ French owner, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, plans to focus on Europe after unloading its U.S. collection of properties….
Can my rent go up in Los Angeles this year?
Most renters in L.A. are protected from rent increases at least until May 2023. Here’s how to figure out if you qualify….
Lloyd Wright’s Derby House, a Mayan-inspired gem, asks $3.3 million
Lloyd Wright’s Derby House, a pristine example of Mayan Revival-style architecture, just listed for $3.295 million in Glendale….
Lonzo Ball drops $7.25 million on a Sherman Oaks showplace
NBA star and Chino Hills native Lonzo Ball just picked up a new property in L.A., dropping $7.25 million on a brand new home in Sherman Oaks….
They were spending all their income on rent. A garage turned ADU saved them
Situated behind grandma’s house, this Eagle Rock ADU is perfect for a young family of three….
Rams star Aaron Donald is selling his Calabasas mansion
As questions loom about Aaron Donald’s future with the Rams, the star defender is shopping around his Calabasas mansion for $6.25 million….
Thinking about an adjustable-rate mortgage? Know the risks
With interest rates rising, home buyers may be more tempted by ARMs as a way to cut costs. Here are the potential pitfalls to consider….