Posts Tagged ‘home’
Withdrawals From the Bank of Mom and Dad Hit Record Highs as Gen Z Battles 2026 Home Prices
The dream of homeownership has been difficult for many Americans lately, as a combination of high interest and mortgage rates, inflation, and high home prices has made this journey challenging. For younger Americans, it’s even more difficul...
Home sales volume impacts sales agent licensing and renewals
Why this matters: New licensees often enter the occupation of providing real estate services based on reports of high home prices, unaware of other earlier and stronger indicators of a durable or weakening real estate market. The number of new ...
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a n...
No-Doc HELOC and Home Equity Loans
Key Takeaways No-doc HELOCs and home equity loans still require verification through bank statements, asset documentation, or credit analysis rather than traditional tax returns and pay stubs. These loans typically cost 1-3% more in interes...
L.A.’s trailblazing home builder is the latest to leave California
One of Los Angeles’ most influential home builders, KB Home, is relocating its headquarters out of state, becoming the latest high-profile firm to do so.The company, which has been based in Los Angeles since 1963 and helped build its sprawli...
Spring 2026 First-Time Home Buyer Advice
Key Takeaways "The second quarter presents a unique 'Goldilocks' window where both buyers and sellers can capitalize" The right lender should be able to discuss all the programs you can qualify for Homebuying in uncertain times is doable...
Top sales: Jeffrey Katzenberg sells home for $125 million
A media mogul, a pop superstar and a television competition judge were among the biggest movers and shakers making waves in Los Angeles’ high-end real estate market in August. Here’s a closer look at the most expensive homes sold last mont...
Home Equity Loan for Kitchen Remodel: What to Know
Key Takeaways A home equity loan gives you a lump sum at a fixed interest rate, making it a solid option for kitchen remodels with predictable monthly payments. Interest rates are typically lower than credit cards or personal loans because ...
