Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed.
It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market!
Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!
Buying your first home can be both exciting and daunting. First-time buyers should consider various mortgage options, including conventional loans with down payments as low as 3%, FHA loans at 3.5%, and VA loans with no down payment. It's essential to budget for down payments, closing costs (2-6% of the loan), and moving expenses. A mortgage preapproval can strengthen your buying position. Research neighborhoods, understand your long-term needs, and consider home inspections to avoid future issues.
California’s housing market has a 33.1% chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years, higher than the US avg of 26.4%.Home prices ↑ 315% since 2000, compared to ↑ 196% nationwide.
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world.
Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life.
Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more.
Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and visiting loved ones to exchange gifts and good wishes.
The wind whispers of a safer and happier year ahead. Happy Nowruz!
California’s commercial building market will grow at 2.53% CAGR, reaching $193.9B by 2034.
Market growth is driven by sustainability, smart buildings, flexible workspaces, e-commerce, and mixed-use developments.
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish.
13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day.
Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
Research local fire history, hazard maps, and water sources before buying a home in wildfire-prone areas.
Choose fire-resistant materials like metal roofs and ember-proof vents to defend against wildfire embers and flames.
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote.
Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations started celebrating the day.
International Women's Day has become a date to celebrate how far women have come in society, in politics and economics.
While the political roots of the day mean, strikes and protests are organized to raise awareness of continued inequality.