Five Caltrans homes in South Pasadena have all sold for thousands above asking price — with the costliest going for nearly half a million dollars more.

The big question facing many fire victims: whether or not to rebuild. In Altadena, at least one burned-out lot has already sold - and for more than the list price.

Residents face the daunting prospect of rebuilding their homes in this once-thriving historically Black community.

Rent Brigade, an online group that tracks rent increases, found more than 2,800 examples of rent gouging in LA County.

The top 20 “hottest housing markets” predicted this year nationwide include just one metropolitan area in California. Real estate company Zillow analyzed and ranked the 50 most populous ...