Posts Tagged ‘home’
$23 Million Santa Monica Home Sale Tops City’s Charts
It took until nearly the end of the year, but Santa Monica has a new market leader in 2025.A home at 2555 La Mesa Drive sold for just shy of $23 million on Dec. 11, knocking two single-family homes, which each went for $14.6 million, off their ...
Home Equity Loans and HELOCs in Texas
Key Takeaways Texas homeowners can use home equity loans, HELOCs, or cash-out refinances, but each option comes with distinct rules and repayment structures. Texas law caps equity access at 80% of a home’s value and limits how often homeo...
Best First-Time Home Buyer Loans of 2025
Key Takeaways You don’t need a large down payment or perfect credit to buy your first home. The best first time buyer loan depends on your credit, income, location, and eligibility. Many first time buyers qualify for assistance that lo...
Home Loans for Nurses | Mortgage Programs 2025
Key Takeaways Nurses have access to specialized loan programs, but standard mortgage options often provide better long-term savings. Some nurse home loans offer help with down payments and closing costs. Home-buying programs and grants f...
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....
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...
Borrowers Total $17.1 Trillion in Home Equity in Q3 2025
Home equity growth slows in 2025 Equity is one of homeownership’s major financial advantages over renting. Home equity is how many people build wealth and, when tapped into, can provide borrowers with money for renovating and remodelin...
What Sells a Home: What Really Matters
Key takeaways A successful sale begins when you, as the seller, prioritize accurate pricing and great presentation of your property. The key to answering “what sells a home?” is five factors: Price, condition, location, marketing, an...
