Kings County Board of Realtors

06/10/2026

06/05/2026

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reacts to the latest jobs report, which shows the labor market strengthening, with 172,000 net new jobs in May. Upward revisions to previous months brought cumulative job gains to 565,000 over a three-month period — among the strongest in recent years.

06/01/2026

MLS Marketing Statistics Report for the month of May 2026 for Kings County.

05/22/2026

California FAIR Plan raising rates 29%, on average, starting Oct. 15

Source: ABC 10
The California FAIR Plan — the state’s high-cost, bare-bones fire insurance of last resort — is raising rates 29 percent, on average, starting mid-October. The California Department of Insurance approved that increase just last month. That will be a sharp and expensive premium hike for some homeowners, but the Department says there’s good news to help balance this all out.

Starting October 15 — whenever after that someone’s policy is set to renew — customers will see an average 29 percent increase in their homeowners premium, meaning that some people will see an increase higher than that, and others, lower. Last year, the FAIR Plan asked for a 35.8 percent increase, but the department granted a lower 29 percent increase. The good news is that the state’s recent insurance reform is bringing insurance companies back to California. Twelve insurance companies are responsible for 85 percent of homeowners policies in the state, and of those, six have so far agreed to the Sustainable Insurance Strategy, including CSAA, Mercury, USAA and Farmers, among others. Travelers and AAA SoCal are reviewing rates, along with several other, smaller companies. The reform offers them rate-setting tools they’ve sought for years, in exchange for agreeing to write more policies in higher-wildfire-risk areas. Now is a good time to call insurance agents because you might have more options now.

The California FAIR Plan - the state's high-cost, bare-bones fire insurance of last resort - is raising rates 29%, on average, starting mid-October.

05/22/2026

In addition to AANHPI Heritage Month, May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, which is an important reminder that mental wellbeing is essential to thriving communities.

For many within AANHPI communities, cultural stigma and language barriers don’t just affect access to mental health care, they can also lead to discrimination in everyday systems, including the homebuying process. Limited language access, bias, or lack of culturally responsive support can make navigating real estate transactions more stressful, isolating, and overwhelming, adding an emotional and mental health burden to an already complex experience.

These systemic challenges can discourage people from asking questions, advocating for themselves, or seeking help — reinforcing stigma while increasing anxiety, fear, and mistrust. Addressing mental health means addressing the environments and systems that shape our wellbeing.

C.A.R. stands with our AANHPI colleagues, clients, and communities in fostering environments where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered.