With California’s high power rates, will all-electric homes be affordable?
California has some of the highest average residential electric rates in the country, but average monthly bills are among the lowest [...]
California in-law units could be easier to build and less expensive under new bills
The governor has until Oct. 13 to act on several bills. Lawmakers are optimistic the measures will be signed. [...]
Which Mortgage Is Better? ARM vs. Fixed Rate.
If you’re raring to buy a home, chances are you’re weighing the merits of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) and a [...]
What That Would Zero or Negative Interest Rates Mean for Mortgages?
President Donald Trump is pushing the U.S. Federal Reserve to drop interest rates down to nothing—or even go negative—ahead of the Fed's [...]
Fed Announces Interest Rate Cut
As expected, the Federal Reserve announced today that it would cut interest rates by a quarter point. The cut was [...]
5 Ways to Finance an Investment Property
The housing market crash has become a distant memory, and home prices are looking healthy again. And a stronger [...]
Money Mistakes That Could Cost You A Mortgage
These 5 Money Mistakes Could Lead to Your Mortgage Being Denied Just because you have pre-approval doesn't mean you've [...]
Should You Refinance As Interest Rates Plummet?
As mortgage interest rates continue to drop to record lows, many homeowners are wondering: Should they refinance their mortgage right [...]
How Long Does It Take to Improve Your Credit Score?
If you're hoping to buy a home, having a good credit score is key to qualifying for the best mortgage rate—and [...]
Pay Off Your Home Loan Early And Save Big!
Homeowners can save thousands of dollars in interest by paying off their mortgages earlier than the standard term, says [...]