A Veterans United study finds more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024, leaving roughly $27.9 billion in potential home‑loan volume — concentrated in pricey metros.

La Jolla neighbors sued to block the Adelante townhomes at 5575 La Jolla Blvd, arguing the project violates the community plan’s height and retail rules. A judge will review a demurrer in September.

Long Beach and Linc Housing broke ground on Thrive at Fountain, a 73‑unit affordable community in Zaferia that reserves 18 apartments for residents with disabilities.

Pebblebrook sold the 115‑room Chamberlain West Hollywood for $43.5 million on May 27, 2026; the REIT accepted preferred shares as part of the consideration and will use proceeds to trim debt.

A revived plan for West Hollywood's long-stalled Melrose Triangle drew mostly positive response at a Wednesday meeting; developers pitched 282 units plus major retail and public space.

Brookfield sold FIGat7th in Downtown L.A. to JH Real Estate Partners for a high‑$60M price that appears to clear the mall’s roughly $62M loan. The move is part of Brookfield’s broader trimming of L.A. holdings.

An Elat affiliate has filed plans for an 81‑unit, mostly income‑restricted building in Mid‑City and is aiming to use ED1 to fast‑track approvals.

Lincoln Property Company filed an updated plan for 1238 Lincoln Blvd that trims the previously proposed 257‑unit project to 232 homes and switches architects.

Burbank is pushing restaurants, housing and immersive venues to turn a studio‑heavy, daytime economy into a livelier, round‑the‑clock downtown. New food, student uses and experiential bars are central to the plan.

A China-based e-commerce tenant signed a 66-month lease for roughly 500,000 sq ft at Majestic's Ontario industrial park, a notable big‑box move in the Inland Empire.

The Line Austin was flagged for a June foreclosure auction after an alleged $172M loan default, joining sister Line hotels in D.C. and L.A. that lenders already seized.

Realtor.com and NAR data show Canadian homebuyers are reengaging with U.S. housing searches, concentrating in Phoenix and Florida and lifting demand for higher‑end listings.

Post Investment Group bought the 390‑unit San Regis in Van Nuys for about $69M. Brokers say nearly $17M in upgrades helped attract institutional buyers.