Following is our local Citrus Valley AOR report for last month from C.A.R. Analyst Guillermo Flores. With the homebuying “season” coming to an end, Guillermo said that both sales and prices showed signs of slowing in the latest report. “July sales dipped for the first time in 13 months and the statewide median price failed […]
March 2019 – Cities Report
Compiled by Bill Ruh, CVAR Director of Government Affairs SAN GABRIEL VALLEY The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is launching the region’s first ever Residential Plant Voucher Program to incentivize residents to transform their landscapes with drought-tolerant plants and develop water-efficient gardening practices. The program will provide up to $250 dollars of water […]
Converted Units Now Legal?
Thousands of guest houses across Southern California might be shedding their illegal status, thanks to a law that took effect in January. In an effort by municipalities to ease the housing crisis, thousands of back houses, converted garages and structures otherwise known as Granny Flats are now eligible for legal permits. Legislation signed by Gov. […]
Cities Report – February 2017
BALDWIN PARK The city council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 15 declaring the city a “sanctuary” for all residents, regardless of immigration status. Although “sanctuary” is not an official designation, cities across the country and the region, including La Puente, Pasadena and Los Angeles, have recently reaffirmed or adopted policies preventing local law enforcement […]