by sgomes | Mar 29, 2024 | Finance, Housing, Uncategorized
March 2024 Survey by Finance of America, and explanations of results provided by HowMuchAMonth.com. In a recent survey, homeowners rated their highest financial priority, and here are their results. Saving for the Future, Retirement, and Emergencies (72%): Homeowners...
by sgomes | Mar 15, 2024 | Home Equity, Housing, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates
In the current housing market, it seems like what goes up doesn’t necessarily come down. Let’s explore why home prices continue to rise despite higher interest rates: Supply and Demand Dynamics: The dominant factor driving this trend is the extremely limited supply of...
by sgomes | Mar 8, 2024 | Housing
The California Department of Housing and Community Development defines accessory dwelling units (ADU) as an innovative, affordable, effective option for housing in California. ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, are secondary living spaces located on the same property...
by sgomes | Mar 1, 2024 | Housing, Security
California is known for its great weather, but we still have severe weather events where some preparation can make a huge difference in how well you weather a storm. The geography is diverse, ranging from ocean-front homes, to snowy mountainous terrain, and...
by sgomes | Jan 26, 2024 | Finance, Housing
More than half of buyers under the age of 40 are interested in the option of “house hacking” as a way to afford a home. House hacking is purchasing a property that also provides rental income to help offset the costs of purchasing and maintaining a home. The basic...
by sgomes | Jan 19, 2024 | Economy, Housing, Mortgage Rates
Unless you live in a cave, (doubtful, since you are using the internet to read this), you know that there has been a slump in the current real estate market. However, there is some bright news on the horizon. For the past two months, the U.S. real estate housing...
