California Is Changing Its Housing Rules. What Happens to Prices?

By Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.
September 19, 2026Updated: September 19, 2026

For many people in California, buying a home remains out of reach. Prices stay high, while limited listings leave buyers with fewer choices.

California is changing where and how new housing can be built, with laws intended to increase supply. Whether more approvals will lead to homes at prices buyers can manage remains unsettled.

Jim Righeimer, a former Costa Mesa mayor and housing developer, and Stephen R. Sheldon, CEO of SRS Land & Capital Holdings, examine what happens after the rules change and before new homes reach the market.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Insider Show.

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