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Bad News for Those Seeking Affordable Homes
A UCLA economic forecast indicates construction won't be able to keep up with demand for new homes in California.

A UCLA economic forecast indicates construction won't be able to keep up with demand for new homes in California.

A UCLA forecast warns that supply can't keep up with demand, prompting a need for shifting policies for affordable housing.

Overall, assessed value of properties in Los Angeles County jumped by 6.13, which means bigger sale prices and higher property taxes.
The pace of home sales slowed in August as reduced affordability priced many out of the market.
Pending home sales in California posted the strongest month increase in six years, but there may be signs of slowing down.
Sales are up by 13.5 percent and prices by 4.7 percent while affordability is down to 32 percent, which amounts to the historical "normal."
Only 32 percent of the population can afford a home in LA County where the median price is $$440,620.
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Sales are picking up even as inventory remains tight and buyers struggle with affordability.
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Take a look at this eye-popping chart—see where you can, and cannot, afford a house.
It's 26 times cheaper to rent in Manhattan Beach than to buy a home.
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A new report shows that 10 of the top 20 cities with the fastest increasing home values are in California.
Los Angeles County's median home price rose 12.2 percent year-over-year, but with price increases, sales are slowing.
One county saw home sales decline in December.
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A property with an unobstructable ocean view is offered for under $1 million.
A modernized Manhattan Beach home boasts new appliances, sparkling refinished original oak floors and a swimming pool on a good-sized lot.
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
The average price of a single-family home in the South Bay increased by 15.6 percent to $718,798 from $621,740 in November 2012.
A spacious three-bedroom, three bath Manhattan Village townhome is on the market for under $900,000.
The property boasts gorgeous views, woodburning fireplaces and superior craftsmanship on a Manhattan Beach walkstreet.
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Entry-level single-family homes in Manhattan Beach are going for $950,000 and more.
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Sales were down 2.7 percent from September and 11.1 from a year ago.
A good-sized lot in a prime spot on The Strand qualifies as the priciest property on the real estate market in Manhattan Beach.
Los Angeles County statistics show increases and typical seasonal trend.
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The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.