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Mortgage rate forecast for August 2021: Will rates finally start going up?

ERIK J. MARTIN BANKRATE.COM UPDATED AUGUST 05, 2021 11:18 AM   The dog days of summer have officially arrived. But while temperatures are likely to soar higher across much of the country in the coming weeks, mortgage interest rates probably won’t. That’s good news for many buyer candidates and homeowners seeking a purchase loan or refi, of course. Mortgage rate...

The Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2021, According To Realtors

Laura Woods Sun, August 15, 2021, 5:00 AM·5 min read It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the real estate market into a wild domain. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you’re likely eager to know how long this will last. In June 2021, home prices across the U.S. surged 24.8% year-over-year — to a median sale price of $386,888 —...

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Breaking News!!!!! Supreme Court Blocks Federal Eviction Moratorium

By Jess Bravin and Brent Kendall Updated Aug. 27, 2021 8:35 am ET WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the latest federal ban on evictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, siding with landlords against a moratorium the Biden administration imposed this month despite questions about its legality. Three liberal justices dissented. The Centers for Di...

To save California, sacrifice single-family zoning

BY THE TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD AUG. 22, 2021 3 AM PT For decades now, California leaders have been stuck in a low-density, single-family, not-in-my-backyard 20th century mindset. The result is a deep housing shortage that is driving more Californians into poverty, worsening inequality and hurting economic opportunity. The staggering cost of buying or renting a home in Cali...

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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program - Tenants and Landlords Welcomed!

This is Straight from the Housing is Key California Website.  https://housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/program_overview.html#highlights CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Whether it’s a health-related event or a significant financial hardship, COVID-19 has affected us all. As our state continues to recover, we are committed to keeping families housed and recognize that California renters and la...

9 Home Renovations Proven to Skyrocket the Value of Your Home

 August 5, 2021August 5, 2021  Jené Hernandez and Mehrnaz Baranriz Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar, right? Well sometimes, the best way to increase the value of your home is to put in a little work and a little investment to make your property really shine. Whether it’s curb appeal or updating the finishes to your home, these are the 9 h...

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7 Interior Design Trends That Will Be Huge This Fall

By Sydney Meister | Sep. 13, 2021 Additional reporting by Destinee Scott https://www.purewow.com/home/fall-interior-design-trends The verdict is in: Cozy fabrics, warm, earthy tones, vintage pieces and private spaces are taking over the fall design scene. At the start of 2020, many were forced to reconfigure our homes into multi-multi-functional spaces tha...

The Death of Single-Family Zoning: Senate Bill 9 (SB-9)

 September 27, 2021 by  Tim Burke  On September 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), also known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act. The passage of SB 9 will forever change single-family zoning in the state of California. The bill was created with the purpose to increase housing in the state. SB 9 allows homeow...

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What to Know About the HOA Balcony Law (SB 326)

FEBRUARY 08, 2021  https://www.apsmanagement.com/blog/what-to-know-about-the-hoa-balcony-law-sb-326/ On August 30, 2019, the Governor of California approved Senate Bill No. 326, which amends Civil Code Section 5551. Also known as the Balcony Law, SB 326 essentially protects property owners from building defects, and helps keep residents safe from hazards due to construction flaws.&nb...

Good Time for Investors to Unload

Real estate investors have done well. Rents have risen and home price appreciation has been quite exceptional. In the past three years, the typical rental rate and typical home price have soared by 16.4% and 35.5%, respectively. Over the past five years, those figures are 24.9% and 50.8%. These returns were occurring at a time of low-cost financing. Now it’s time for investors to sell....