Falling mortgage rates lend a helping hand to home buyers
Mortgage interest rates have fallen more than a percentage point since October. The drop relieves prospective buyers, but experts say rates are likely to stay high. …
‘Real Housewives’ broker lawsuit settled with donation to pro-Israel charity
Celebrity real estate broker and ‘Real Housewives’ regular Mauricio Umansky has settled the lawsuit over his $70-million flip of a Malibu mansion. …
Florida company targeted California homeowners with predatory scheme, state attorney general alleges
The California attorney general sued MV Realty, alleging the firm targeted vulnerable California homeowners by locking them into 40-year contracts….
Southern California home prices fell last month. Don’t expect them to plunge
Southern California home prices fell slightly in November, but experts don’t expect values to plunge because there’s an extreme shortage of homes for sale….
Hoping to build an ADU? New grants can help low-income Californians get started
A popular state program to help pay for the cost of building an ADU is back, but with lower-income limits for applicants and less money to award….
Black-trimmed homes, tiny libraries and other signs your neighborhood is about to be gentrified
Gentrification is easy to spot if you know where to look. If homes in your neighborhood follow these trends, gentrification might be on the way….
Santa Cruz plans high-rise living as a fix for sky-high housing costs — and meets opposition
Santa Cruz leaders say downtown high-rises would ease housing costs. Activists call the plan ‘out of character’ for the laid-back beach town and are fighting new construction….
Remote Work Sparks Rise In “Bi-Residential” Living
Bi-residential living elevates the second home from afterthought to contender for the status of the family’s favorite dwelling, while enabling owners to enjoy a lifestyle split between two different communities. …
Wellness-Friendly Laundry-Mud Rooms 2024 Home Trend Prediction
“Combining a laundry room with a mudroom is a natural step for homes that see a lot of mess at an entry,” observed Mitchell Parker, senior editor for Houzz. …
Looking To Borrow Even More For A House? Mortgage Loan Limits Are About To Increase In 2024
If you had your eye on a house or neighborhood in a certain price point but weren’t able to borrow enough for a loan, your luck may change in 2024. …