After very weak numbers in September 2019, the number of construction permits and housing starts rose dramatically in October. This is a great sign in the field of new home construction. This is according to data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Continue Reading →
Legal cannabis is a multi-billion dollar industry and it is only growing here in California with collectives and dispensaries everywhere you look. Unfortunately, many people working in the marijuana field have had trouble getting approved for home loans. Many lenders are still hesitant to offer financing. In many ways, it Continue Reading →
After a steady rise in mortgage rates in 2018, we’re seeing great moves in the opposite direction so far in 2019. In fact, the Federal Reserve just announced that the interest rates were already moving down to their lowest point in more than a year. Today, we saw them drop Continue Reading →
Spring is officially here and that usually marks the beginning of the hottest real estate market of the year in most parts of the country. San Diego County is no different, as we typically see a major uptick in real estate sales beginning in March. A Buyers’ Advantage? 2019 should Continue Reading →
California is the first state to make solar power mandatory on any new houses built in 2020 and beyond. Beginning next year, all newly constructed homes will have to be built with solar panels. Solar Mandate to Increase Homeownership Costs There are numerous ways to look at this new law, Continue Reading →
