Fannie, Freddie extend COVID-19 forbearance up to 15 months
But the clock still is ticking toward the day when distressed borrowers must resume making mortgage payments. Some form [...]
Trying to Predict a Housing Crash
Question: Should I worry about a 2021 housing crash? Answer: With so much economic uncertainty in 2020, many people [...]
2021 Looking to Be a Seller’s Market
2020 was a unique year, to say the least. Although many people struggled with a loss of income and [...]
What Is Mortgage Insurance and How Does It Work?
Mortgage insurance protects the lender in the event you default on the loan. In return, the lender agrees to [...]
1-Year House Price Change
A tight supply of homes for sale and record-low mortgage rates boosted appreciation for Southern California houses, a CoreLogic price [...]
We Bought a House Sight Unseen—and It Turned Out To Be a Total Nightmare
I thought I was up to the challenge of a long-distance home purchase during a pandemic. After all, I [...]
What Is Title Insurance, and How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?
Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to [...]
What to Look For in a New Neighborhood
When I'm ready to relocate, what should I look for in a neighborhood? Deciding where you want to live can [...]
Housing Market Continues to Soar Amid the On-Going Pandemic
No doubt, a constant theme throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been the housing market which has continued to gain steam. [...]
Leaving California? A guide to what state is best to move to…
In 2017-2019, 3% of California’s population departed What is the best state to call home after deciding to quit [...]