Strong Job Market Stabilizes California Housing

Strong Job Market Stabilizes California Housing

According to a recent report by the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), the California housing market is showing signs of stabilization. Despite rising interest rates, the demand for California housing remains resilient, and the market continues to be...
Preparing for Wildfire Season

Preparing for Wildfire Season

Many people mistakenly believe that peak fire season takes place during the hot summer. Contrary to popular belief, however, September and October are the most vulnerable months for wildfires, with peak fire season running from July-October. The autumn months are most...
Reverse Purchase Can Help Baby Boomers

Reverse Purchase Can Help Baby Boomers

Content contributed by Choose Reverse, NRMLA, Statista, Longbridge and FHA: Baby Boomers are sitting on trillions in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to...
Mortgage Rates Quickly Down to 2-Week Lows

Mortgage Rates Quickly Down to 2-Week Lows

By: Matthew Graham, Wed, May 31 2023, 4:43 PM: After hitting the highest levels in several months last Friday, mortgage rates have fallen fairly quickly in the new week.  As bond markets improved this afternoon, many lenders were able to make mid-day adjustments. ...
Affordable Suburbs Near Expensive Housing Markets

Affordable Suburbs Near Expensive Housing Markets

Research provided by Point2: Living in the city can have many perks, but the opportunity to become a homeowner is not one of them for many renters and home seekers.  However, living in the suburbs can make your homeownership dream come true. The prices of homes for...
New Home Sales Jump to 13-Month High

New Home Sales Jump to 13-Month High

New Home Sales exceed expectations again as existing home inventory continues to lag. By Arnie Aurellano While residential resales remain underwhelming, deals for new residences continue to surge, with sales for new single-family homes rising to a 13-month high in...
Four ways a Reverse Mortgage Can Help You

Four ways a Reverse Mortgage Can Help You

From an article by Aly Yale. Updated on May 16, 2023 / Getty Images/iStockphoto / CBS News – There are multiple benefits to taking out a reverse mortgage.  Here are the top four ways a reverse mortgage can help you: A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that pays you....
Mortgage Application Volume Boosted by Fed Comments

Mortgage Application Volume Boosted by Fed Comments

By: Jann Swanson, Wed May 10, 2023, 8:24 AM: The volume of mortgage applications increased last week for both home purchases and refinancing. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said its Market Composite Index, a measure of that volume, increased 6.3 percent on a...