Why Refinancing Might Actually Work in 2026 for California Homeowners For many California homeowners, the word “refinance” has felt off the table over the last few years. Rising rates, higher home prices, and headline driven fear caused a lot of people to assume...
Understanding tax base is crucial this time of year and with California property taxes it can feel confusing — especially when family transfers, inherited homes, or long-held properties are involved. On top of the emotions of a transition in the family or even grief,...
The process of decluttering doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by making time to sort through your belongings before the move. The more time you have, the better, as it allows you to put more thought into decluttering decisions. Next, create a plan on how to tackle...
Recently five US senators introduced a bill that could help families with modest means build wealth through homeownership. This new proposal is called the LIFT Act, or Low-Income First-Time Homebuyers Act, and is currently only a bill. This new bill is hoped to...
Shortly after the pandemic began, the government put into place protections that required mortgage lenders to offer mortgage forbearance programs for homeowners that saw themselves struggling to make ends meet while things were shut down. These Covid relief...
At the beginning and even towards the middle of the pandemic-causing shifts in the housing market many real estate market experts voiced concerns over mortgage forbearance programs and the impact it would have when it came time for homeowners to pay them off. They...