Another week, another increase in California mortgage rates. That's the gist of a new report from Freddie Mac that was published earlier today. And that has a lot of people wondering if mortgage rates in California will drop in 2024…
This article is part of an ongoing series in which we showcase some of the most commonly used mortgage financing strategies in California. Today, we'll explain why some people use ARM loans to buy a starter home in California, and…
Home buyers in California have a lot of different options when it comes to their mortgage financing. One of those choices has to do with the rate structure associated with the loan. For instance, California home buyers can choose between…
Last week, the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) published a housing market forecast for California extending into 2024. This forecast has become something of an annual tradition for the industry group. Among other things, C.A.R. housing researchers believe that home…
This article is part of a broader series that explores many different aspects of the VA home loan program, geared toward home buyers in California. In previous articles, we have examined everything from the application process to the down payment…
A recent report from the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) confirmed that home prices in California continue to rise in late summer 2023. If this trend continues, which seems likely, those who wait until 2024 to buy a home in…
This article is part of a broader series that educates California home buyers and homeowners about the VA loan program. In previous articles, we have covered everything from the minimum program requirements to the kinds of documents you have to…
Many articles have been written on the home buying process in California. But a lot of them skip over the preliminary steps and jump right into the house-hunting stage. The truth is, there are some important steps that should be…
By some measures, San Diego is currently the hottest real estate market in California, as we head into the fall of 2023. A recent report from the San Francisco Chronicle, citing data from researchers at Zillow, showed that home prices…
Are you thinking about buying a home in the San Francisco Bay Area in the fall or winter of 2023? If so, you'll want to keep reading below. In this article, we identify five important trends Bay Area home buyers…
