Rents are expected to “surge,” according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA.
Source: Inman News
Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage
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