Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Most Californians believe that the economy is the most important issue facing the state this year. https://www.ppic.org/publication/ppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-economic-well-being-november-2025/
Housing Market Projections for 2026
California housing market expected to see modest rebound in 2026. https://www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/california-housing-market-expected-to-see-modest-rebound-in-2026-as-affordability-edges-up/550047
Five Fast Facts on the Cost of Living in California
What do we know about some of the key costs for Californians? https://www.ppic.org/blog/five-fast-facts-on-the-cost-of-living-in-california/
Property Tax Exemptions to Facilitate Affordable Housing: Lessons from California
How property tax exemptions as a way to enable new housing construction and preserve https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/research-and-policy/property-tax-exemptions-to-facilitate-affordable-housing-lessons-from-california/
Cost to Build Multifamily Housing in California More Than Twice as High as in Texas
What are the primary cost drivers? https://www.rand.org/news/press/2025/04/cost-to-build-multifamily-housing-in-california-more.html
Economic Study: Ban on Gas Appliances
Air District Appliance Rules and Cost Burdens https://www.wecantaffordthis.com/economic-report
California Housing Costs Remain Nation’s Highest Despite New Laws
An overview of why housing affordability continues to worsen despite multiple state housing reforms. https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-housing-costs-explainer/
Three Decades of Housing Challenges in the Golden State
PPIC analysis detailing how regulatory timelines drive housing costs upward. https://www.ppic.org/blog/three-decades-of-housing-challenges-in-the-golden-state/
ADUs: Breaking Down Barriers to Racial and Economic Equity
How ADUs Can Bridge the Social Equity Gap https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/research-and-policy/adu-equity-barriers/