California residents and others who are looking to buy homes in 2018 may face a couple of key challenges. First, mortgages are expected to get more expensive as the year goes on. Rates could rise to as high as 4.5 percent by the end of 2018. Second, any available...
Month: January 2018
Tips to keep in mind when buying a home
Buying a home can be an exciting yet challenging time for people in California. Planning a move into one's dream home can be a major accomplishment in life, but a home purchase also comes with major stresses about securing financing, ensuring a proper inspection and...
How to buy a house with poor credit
When a California resident wants to buy a house, a lender will run a credit check. If prospective buyers have a low credit score, it may hinder their ability to get a mortgage. However, those with poor credit may still have an opportunity to purchase a home. One...
Complying with ADA bathroom regulations may prevent legal issues
Numerous individuals across the country live with disabilities. Those disabilities affect each person differently, and as a business owner, you certainly understand that everyone faces different challenges. Because you also want to ensure that your patrons do not have...
L.A. mayor signs off on developer fee to fund affordable housing
Very high rents price many people out of homes in California cities. To raise money for the development of affordable housing, the Los Angeles City Council voted in favor of a fee ordinance that would collect fees from developers. Mayor Eric Garcetti's signature made...
Sellers may face tougher conditions in 2018
Buyers in California may find that they can find better deals on homes in 2018. This is because rising prices and changes to tax laws may reduce the demand for properties on the open market. According to the chief economist of the National Association of Realtors,...
