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Where is Most Construction Happening in the California: 2024 Overview

Building Radar

California is experiencing a construction boom in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development. As the largest state economy in the United States, California is focusing on enhancing its infrastructure to meet the growing demands of its population.

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California Housing Market Data Show Sales and Prices Both Down in March

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Read more Market Data + Trends Housing Markets Market Data + Trends Existing, single-family home sales totaled 281,050 in March 2023 (seasonally adjusted annualized rate), which was down 1% from February and, more significantly, down 34.2% from March the previous year. from earlier this year in February and a 7% drop from March 2022.

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California Voters OK Billions in Transportation Measures, Housing and School Bonds

ENR Construction

California voters cast ballots on a range of infrastructure, housing and school measures in this year's mid-term elections.

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School districts in California are stepping in to provide affordable housing for faculty and staff

BD+C

The affordable housing shortage in the U.S. is particularly acute in California, where less than one-third of the state’s households can afford a median-priced home that now tops $600,000 , or more than twice the national average.

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Straw Bale Houses in Southern California

Natural Building

Rebecca Tasker, with a crew of apprentices, is building two straw bale houses near Escondido, California. A well-built house will typically have a R19 value while straw bale houses have an R30 value. Another advantage of a straw bale house is that it doesn’t use toxic insulating materials. It’s a super insulator.”

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Homebuyers Are Fleeing California to Find Affordable Housing on the East Coast

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Homebuyers Are Fleeing California to Find Affordable Housing on the East Coast. The mamas & the papas are California dreamin' no more—at least, not those seeking affordable single-family homes. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Fri, 05/27/2022 - 10:32. Affordability.

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Wildfires' Effect on California Housing Market

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Wildfires' Effect on California Housing Market. Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the recent, and ongoing, California wildfires—and now those families need to find new shelter in the midst of a volatile housing market. cbroderick. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:29.