Sacramento Starts Down Path To 10,000 New Housing UnitsAugust 25, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has approved a plan to help developers create 10,000 "infill" housing units. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: First Time Home Buyer Activity UpJuly 23, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento is among the top ten U.S. housing markets with the highest share of buyers using FHA loans in the first six months of 2015. That's according to a new report released today by RealtyTrac. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Renting More Affordable Than BuyingJuly 9, 2015 | Steve MilneA new housing report from research firm RealtyTrac finds both Sacramento and San Joaquin counties, as well as Reno, switched from more affordable buyer markets in 2014 to more affordable renter markets in 2015. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RealtyTrac: Bank Repos Rise In MayJune 18, 2015 | Steve MilneResearch firm RealtyTrac released its May foreclosure numbers Thursday. California posted a 31 percent year-over-year increase in bank repossessions. The numbers were similar for April. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: ‘Mild Impact’ To State’s EconomyMay 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceA University of the Pacific economic forecast shows that drought has had a "relatively mild" impact on California's economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More People And More Housing In Sacramento And CaliforniaMay 1, 2015 | Bob MoffittPopulation and housing construction increased in almost every part of the state last year, including Sacramento and the Inland Empire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Creamery District Breaks GroundApril 23, 2015 | Bob MoffittA couple foundations down, more than 100 to go for a new single-family housing development in the Alkalai Flats area of Sacramento.
BusinessFolsom City Council Considers Increase In Construction FeeMarch 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceSeveral homebuilding groups plan to attend a Folsom City Council meeting Tuesday, to voice their concerns about a proposal to increase construction fees to fund parks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLack Of Coastal Housing Driving All Prices UpMarch 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has fallen dramatically behind the amount of housing it needs to keep up with supply. But a new report out today says building more won't be easy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Hotel Repurposed For Low-Income StudiosMay 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittA Sacramento hotel that's been closed for seven years is open again after a multi-million dollar renovation and is being rented to low-income tenants.