High-priced housing costs hurt Californians in many markets, but benefits those in the lower-priced Central Valley. Also, luxury home prices slide, the Golden State is far from the best place to retire, and a new CalHFA home program helps Native Americans.
High-priced housing costs hurt Californians in many markets, but benefits those in the lower-priced Central Valley. Also, luxury home prices slide, the Golden State is far from the best place to retire, and a new CalHFA home program helps Native Americans.
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Five of the 10 least affordable counties in the nation are in California. Also, Fremont and Irvine among the best cities for families in U.S.
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A slowing global economy and immigration concerns are causing more foreigners to hold off buying homes in U.S. Also, first-half rents soar in some areas and Bay Area home-sellers enjoy hefty profits.
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Earthquakes and wildfires pose very serious threats to many cities in California. Also, tax reform greatly affects Bay Area homeowners, but many will continue to tap equity for home-improvement projects.
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Registered nurses in California enjoy big paychecks, but they’re often not enough to become a homeowner. Also, home flipping profits tumble and equity gains stumble.
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Long-term mortgage rates remained steady for the period ending Aug. 15, as consumers continue to enjoy the lowest rates in three years.
30-year: 3.60%, no change from a week ago
15-year: 3.07% vs. 3.22% a week ago
Source: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates may be at the lowest rate in three years, but affordability dropped in the second quarter and remains a major concern for the housing market.
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The lowest mortgage rates in about three years helped the housing market rebound in July, with the most sales in 15 months.
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California home sales dropped in June, despite the lowest mortgage rates in three years, helping boost the buying power of many consumers.
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Oh, oh. Is the housing bubble about to burst? Data points to some trouble.
The home-flipping craze has been, well, crazy in recent years, thanks to HGTV. But those head-turning gains are becoming more like head-hanging losses.
Affordability and politics, in some cases, are causing more Californians to leave the Golden State for Boise, Reno and other cities in the West.
Company's 2% commission model takes on the traditional real estate industry, where Multiple Listing Service holds the key to buying -- and selling.
A new state program will help mobile home owners to get the proper registration and title for their property and have fees and taxes waived, saving them hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
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