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Neighborhood Analysis with Housing Data and Machine Learning

We develop a data-driven approach to classify homes, and use it to identify neighborhood features and trends in LA County

Aug 7 • 

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July 2025

The Aftermath of the Eaton Fire: Home Sales in the Affected Area

A wave of heavily damaged and destroyed homes has come onto the market, selling for half of 2024 prices, and likely below pre-fire bare land values

Jul 9 • 

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June 2025

The Risk is in the Tail: Planning for Losses from Natural Disasters

How much capital should be set aside to adequately meet anticipated disaster-related losses across U.S. states?

Jun 20 • 

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May 2025

How Does Algorithmic Trust Affect Pricing Decisions? Evidence from Zillow

AI-driven valuation models are now widespread. But what happens when trust in these algorithms breaks down?

May 12 • 

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April 2025

How Do Tariffs Impact Southern California's Industrial Real Estate Values?

Evidence from Stock Market Data Suggests a 13% Decline in Warehouse and Logistics Asset Values (by Marco Giacoletti and Davide Proserpio)

Apr 21 • 

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Drivers of Property Damage in the Los Angeles Fires

by Marco Giacoletti and Davide Proserpio

Apr 15 • 

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February 2025

A Closer Look at Fire Risk in Los Angeles County

In the aftermath of the devastating fires of January 2025, many questions remain about fire risk in Los Angeles County.

Feb 14 • 

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January 2025

A First Look at the Effects of Los Angeles County Fires on Housing Supply and Demand

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused unprecedented destruction, devastating numerous communities.

Jan 13 • 

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December 2024

Mom-And-Pop Landlords and Rental Income

As discussed in previous posts in this series, the role of institutional investors in the housing market has attracted increasing attention in both…

Dec 27, 2024 • 

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November 2024

Short-Term Rentals and Housing Affordability

Insights from Recent Research

Nov 27, 2024 • 

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October 2024

Institutional Investors in Single-Family Homes

Evidence from Single-Family REITs

Oct 24, 2024 • 

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September 2024

Demand for Owner-Occupied Housing in the Time of High Mortgage Rates

While all cities should experience a drop in demand with higher interest rates, the effect should be strongest where housing costs represent a larger…

Sep 26, 2024 • 

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