Data Journalism

The Rules That Once Helped Americans Buy Homes Now Risk Leaving Them in the Red

June 26, 2026 · Real Estate

There’s no shortage of rules in real estate. But baked into these maxims are economic assumptions that no longer hold up in today’s market. “The core problem is…

The Shutdown Is Testing California’s Housing Market—and Its Luck

October 20, 2025 · Real Estate

The federal shutdown is rattling housing markets in states like Florida, but California’s has barely flinched. “Overall, the California housing market hasn’t shown signs of any major shifts…