Buying your first home can be straightforward with the right guidance. Key steps include ensuring you're ready to commit, preparing your finances, maintaining your credit, and getting pre-qualified for a mortgage. Hiring a realtor can simplify the process, while a home inspection is crucial to identify potential issues. Be aware of extra expenses beyond the down payment, including closing costs and...
California just passed its boldest housing law since Nixon — and it's a game-changer. New CEQA reforms cut red tape for urban housing — faster builds, fewer lawsuits, lower costs. Projects under 85 feet on infill land now skip full environmental review — huge time saver. These laws could shave off 12–18 months from approvals. Nearly...
Most Californians would pay $600/mo just to move. Low-interest mortgages + Prop 13 tax breaks = homeowners staying put and listings vanishing....
Price your home right from day one to attract more offers and avoid sitting on the market too long. Boost curb appeal with simple upgrades—fresh paint, landscaping, and clean entryways make a strong first impression. Use professional photos and staging to showcase your home’s best features across online platforms. Work with a top local agent to access...
Here’s a quick update on Carlsbad’s housing market this month. Most homes are selling at similar prices as last year. The number of homes sold is nearly unchanged, and properties are moving at a steady pace....
National home price growth slowed for the eighth consecutive month in July due to rising inventory, buyer hesitation, and limited affordability. Prices are now just 0.3% below their May peak, improving affordability as incomes outpace price growth. Regional differences persist, with strongest growth in Northeast and Midwest metros, while Western and Southern markets show weaker performance amid shifting...
California home sales rose 4% to 264,260 in June—first bump after three-month slump. Median home price now $899,560—slightly lower than May and last June. Inventory jumped 40% year-over-year—buyers finally get choices and negotiating room. Homes now sit 24 days on market—6 days longer than last year. Market's shifting toward balance—not a...
Most metros expected to soften (~1–2%) following inventory easing. Coastal and high-cost urban segments under sharper pressure...
California's new $321 billion budget includes a six-year pause on adopting or amending residential building codes, aiming to ease the housing affordability crisis and speed rebuilding after recent fires. The law also allows builders to use approved codes for up to 10 years for developments and exempts certain in-fill housing projects from CEQA review to streamline permitting. These measures reflect...
San Diego homes are staying on the market longer, signaling a potential market cooldown. Active inventory rose over 71% yearly, giving buyers more choices and negotiating power....
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