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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is the California Housing Market Bouncing Back?

    It looks like the housing market is back -- or at least well on its way. Standard and Poor's Case-Shiller Index this week revealed that March housing prices were nearly 11% higher than last year's. Several cities, including Los Angeles, had their highest gains in more than seven years. There are bidding wars and all-cash offers.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    It looks like the housing market is back -- or at least well on its way. Standard and Poor's Case-Shiller Index this week revealed that March housing prices were nearly 11% higher than last year's. Several cities, including Los Angeles, had their highest gains in more than seven years. There are bidding wars and all-cash offers. Who are these buyers? What's driving this? Are we at risk for another bubble?

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    Is the California Housing Market Bouncing Back?
    1. 0:00Is the California Housing Market Bouncing Back?You’re reading this
    2. 16:23The 'Bling Ring' Comes Full Circle
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Richard Green

      USC Lusk Center for Real Estate

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      Brad Keyes

      Brad Keyes Realty

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      Paul Leonard

      Center for Responsible Lending

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    Is the California Housing Market Bouncing Back?
    1. 0:00Is the California Housing Market Bouncing Back?You’re reading this
    2. 16:23The 'Bling Ring' Comes Full Circle
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