As home prices and mortgage rates continue to stretch budgets, many would-be homebuyers are wondering if they’ll ever be able to make the jump. Industry professionals say that creative financing tools and professional guidance can make homeownership more attainable, but a lack of awareness continues to stand in the way. Three voices from different corners of the housing industry — a former agent...
Pasadena isn’t short on architectural gems, but every so often a home hits the market that feels like a true time capsule. That’s the case with the Norton House, a Buff, Straub & Hensman–designed residence now listed for $2,750,000. Built in 1954 and tucked into a leafy corner of southwest Pasadena, the home is one of those rare properties where architecture and nature collide in the most...
La Jolla has no shortage of beautiful homes with ocean views, but every once in a while a property surfaces that carries true historical weight. One of those homes is Casa De La Vista, a 1920s estate perched above La Jolla Cove that is believed to be among the earliest Spanish Mission style residences in the area. On the market for $13.75 million, the home deliver on both the views front (it’s...
One particular week in October offers a rare window for savvy buyers, according to...
There’s a lot of buzz about the importance of pollinator-attracting plants, and for good reason. We get a lot of our food from flowering plants — think fruits, vegetables, even coffee. And most flowering plants need a pollinator, such as a bee or a butterfly, to carry pollen from the male part of...
Europe Emerges as Top Destination in Global Wealth Migration Europe is cementing its status as the preferred destination for global high-net-worth individuals as shifting tax regimes, geopolitical tensions and changing visa programs accelerate wealth migration, according to Knight Frank's latest European Lifestyle Report. The survey of wealthy households across multiple regions shows that political...
Home sellers expect to spend about $18,500 on expenses, but the actual cost is more than $67,000, according to a new report from Clever Offers, a platform owned by Clever Real Estate. The report found that on average, recent sellers spent: $21,024 on pre- and post-listing repairs and improvements $14,204 on seller’s agent commission $13,691 on buyer’s agent commission $8,217 on closing...
Mortgage rates have had a wild ride since Fed Chair Jerome Powell started talking at the Fed press event Wednesday, rising 15 basis points today. However, I think the bond market responded appropriately after the Fed meeting, and on Thursday morning. Why? Even though the Fed lowered rates, the tone of the press conference was not overly dovish. Additionally, economic data has shown improvement in...
Household income in the U.S. rose slightly in 2024, but the picture looks very different depending on where you live. The national median income reached $83,730 last year, up 1.3% from 2023, according to a new report from online fintech company SmartAsset. That modest increase failed to keep pace with the roughly 3% inflation rate, meaning that many households effectively lost homebuying power. But...
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