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California Department of Real Estate (DRE) NEWS CLIPS service coverage:
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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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Top Stories
Mortgage activity falls as rates tick up again
COLIN MCNAMARA, National Mortgage News (Subscription)
Consecutive weeks of mortgage rate increases suppressed refinance activity, causing a notable fall in mortgage applications, the Mortgage Bankers Association found.
California home sales climbed to highest level since February
LIEZEWL ONCE, Mortgage Professional America
California’s housing market showed signs of renewed activity in October, with existing single-family home sales climbing to their highest level since February, according to the latest data from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.).
National News
Where manufactured homes are filling the housing affordability gap
JONATHAN DELOZIER, HousingWire (Subscription)
Manufactured housing continues to widen its reach, led by the Sunbelt, where warm climates, flexible zoning and lower land costs make factory-built homes a durable affordability option.
California News
8 in 10 Bay Area homes have lost value in the last year. Here’s why that might not help buyers
CHRISTIAN LEONARD, San Francisco Chronicle (Subscription)
More than 80% of homes in the San Francisco metropolitan area have lost value from last year. But most are still worth far more than they were purchased for.
More housing on the California coast? Changes at this agency signal a pro-building shift
NADIA LATHAM, KPBS
In a push to address the state’s gripping housing crisis, the California Coastal Commission last week approved a rule change to make it easier to build affordable housing in Monterey and elsewhere along the hundreds of miles of the Pacific coast.
Governor Newsom announces underutilized state property in Riverside to become 209 affordable homes
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
A former CAL FIRE property is being transformed into hundreds of affordable homes.
Why San Diegans aren’t jumping to buy homes, even with lower mortgage rates
PHILLIP MOLNAR, San Diego Union-Tribune (Subscription)
The high cost of a San Diego home, even with lower mortgage rates, has scared off many potential buyers and slowed the market to a level not seen in years.
Industry News
NAR shifts authority to local MLSes in sweeping rule change
JAKE INDURSKY, The Real Deal (Subscripition)
The trade group announced it will no longer require membership to access its Realtor-affiliated multiple listing services, and access will be determined by local discretion. The update came as part of an overhaul of its MLS Handbook following an antitrust risk assessment of its policies.
Real Estate Firms Expect Stable Profitability at Year’s End, Despite Market Challenges
MELISSA DITTMANN TRACEY, Realtor.com
According to the 2025 NAR Profile of Real Estate Firms, executives are finding their way amid a slower market and are cautiously optimistic about what lies ahead.
Real Estate Technology
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In Case You Missed It
Fire survivors can use this new portal to rebuild faster and save money
ROGER VINCENT, Los Angeles Times (Subscription)
Fire survivors can now access a portal with vetted residential templates designed to speed rebuilding and reduce costs, with homes potentially ready by 2026. The AI-powered portal maps fire-damaged properties and filters home options by square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms and price, allowing homeowners to compare builder bids.
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