Real estate News
Condo vs House: Which Is the Better Choice?
Before you finalize your home purchase, you must decide what type of structure best fits your life. The choice between buying a condo and a house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, as it impacts your finances, lifestyle, and d...
Hilltop L.A. Home of Celebrated Ceramicists Gertrud and Otto Natzler Lists for the First Time in 80 Years for $2.5 Million
A historic hillside residence in Los Angeles where late husband-and-wife team, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, became two of the most celebrated ceramicists of the 20th century has just hit the market for $2.47 million. After emigrating to the U.S....
Is a seller under a purchase agreement provision for attorney fees who initially refuses to mediate but later offers mediation before the buyer files litigation entitled to attorney fees when they prevail?
Facts: A buyer and seller of residential property enter into a purchase agreement which includes an attorney fee provision contingent on first attempting to mediate disputes before filing litigation. The buyer has a dispute with the seller and ...
Is a HELOC a Good Idea?
Key Takeaways A HELOC can be a smart option if you need flexible access to cash and want to borrow only what you use at a lower rate than most loans. Your home is the collateral, so you must be confident you can repay the line even if rates...
How The Alexanders’ Alleged Victims Will Play Into Trial
As the Alexander brothers’ sex trafficking trial approaches next month, details about the proceedings are beginning to take shape. Several of the alleged victims will be allowed to testify under pseudonyms at trial, Judge Valerie Caproni of ...
Pro-housing group sues Newsom over duplex law suspension in fire zones
A pro-housing group sued Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday over his decision to restrict SB 9, a housing law that allows owners to parcel up their properties, in the wake of the January fires.YIMBY Law, a San Francisco-based organization, alleges...
Mortgage forbearance for homeowners affected by 2025 wildfires
Why this article is important: Homeowners are still recovering from the LA-area wildfires of January 2025 and will be rebuilding for years to come. Under a new law, they are now assured access to mortgage forbearance programs.Wildfire forbearan...
Manufactured Home Interest Rates | Loans 2025
Key Takeaways Lenders often base your manufactured home loan rate on your credit score and down payment. Classifying the home as real property usually qualifies for better loan terms than personal property financing. Older manufactured h...
