Home buyers in Riverside County, California will get higher conforming loan limits in 2017, thanks to recent actions by a key federal housing agency. The revised loan limit for a single-family home will increase to $424,100 in 2017, compared to…
Summary: On average, home buyer closing costs in California range from 3% to 5% of the purchase price. A 2016 survey by Bankrate.com found that borrowers in the state pay around $2,250 in closing fees and charges. As a California…
Summary: Recent housing market forecasts for Fresno, California suggest that home prices will continue rising steadily in 2017. Fresno has largely avoided the dramatic price swings of other California metro areas, particularly those along the coast. As a result, the…
This page offers California mortgage rate trends and analysis based on nationwide surveys and expert forecasts. We will update this page weekly to bring you the latest mortgage trends across California. California mortgage rates took a big jump during the…
Like much of the San Francisco Bay Area, home prices in San Jose, California rose significantly over the last two years. Strong demand and limited inventory have driven home prices north by a good measure. But this real estate market…
The San Diego real estate market has experienced steady appreciation over the last year, with home prices rising 4% - 6% (depending on the source). While home values are expected to continue rising in 2017, they might do so at…
Get a free rate quote for your Bay Area mortgage loan We're halfway through November, with the end of the year in sight. That means a lot of Bay Area home buyers are looking ahead to 2017. And many are…
The Oakland housing market has generated a slew of headlines over the last year or so, mainly the result of fierce competition and rapid home-price gains. While prices are expected to continue rising to some degree in 2017, the market…
"Is it hard to qualify for a home loan in California?" This is one of the most common questions among first-time buyers in the Golden State. It's right up there with "How much can I afford?" in terms of frequency…
Saving up for a down payment is a major financial hurdle for some California home buyers. As a result, people are always looking for ways to buy a house with little or no money down. There are ways to accomplish…
