This article examines the average credit score among VA loans in California and nationwide. Credit scores are just one of several requirements for the VA loan program. Please contact us if you have questions about qualifying. The Department of Veterans…
Highlights from this real estate report: Forecasts call for a hot Lake Tahoe housing market in 2020 - 2021 Many Bay Area transplants are now looking for homes around Lake Tahoe. Tech workers, in particular, are hoping to trade crowded…
Summary: This article explains the pros and cons of using a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage when buying a home in California. In short, you'll have a larger monthly payment but pay a lot less interest over time, compared to a 30-year…
Key highlights from this report: Bay Area housing forecasts are difficult at a time like this. The real estate market continues to surprise and even baffle analysts. Home prices and sales are still strong in many cities, despite COVID-19. Low…
Will the California housing market crash in 2020 or 2021? Given the current public-health and economic issues plaguing the nation, that has become a prominent question among home buyers and homeowners. The short answer is no. It seems highly unlikely…
This blog post is part of a series that examines real estate conditions in major cities across California. Today, we will be looking at the latest housing market trends and forecasts for Riverside, California, stretching into 2021. Riverside, California Housing…
Key highlights from this report: With rates hovering at record lows, it's a good time to refinance in California. Thirty-year mortgage rates recently dropped below 3%, for the first time ever. Many California homeowners can benefit from refinance their homes…
Summary: This article includes recent trends and data that show how the California housing market is handling the 2020 coronavirus health crisis. From May to June of this year, home prices and sales across the state both rose significantly. This week,…
For a lot of military folks in California, VA loans are the financing "tool of choice" when buying a home. It's easy to see why. This unique mortgage program allows eligible borrowers to buy a house with no money down,…
Key highlights from this real estate report: A forecast for the Los Angeles housing market suggested prices could level off. Overall, the California real estate market is doing better than expected, despite COVID-19. The COVID crisis has also shifted demand…
