$100K Needed to Live Comfortably in California
To live comfortably in California’s biggest cities, earnings need to exceed $100,000 a year. In San Francisco, a household needs $172,340 annually, the highest in the state for 2025.
California Faces Major Housing Market Correction
California has 14 of the top 50 high-risk housing markets, signaling significant market vulnerabilities. Southern California counties, including Riverside and San Bernardino, show increasing vulnerability to price corrections.
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying a home for the first time can be thrilling yet challenging. Key tips for first-time buyers include ensuring financial readiness, setting and adhering to a budget, and aiming for a 20% down payment. It's crucial to pay off debt and save for closing costs, which typically range from 3-4% of the home's price. When […]
قوانین جدید حمایتی برای مستاجران در کالیفرنیا در سال ۲۰۲۵
چندین قانون جدید در کالیفرنیا که هدفشان حمایت از مستاجران است، در سال ۲۰۲۵ اجرایی خواهند شد. لایحه ۲۷۴۷ مجلس، مالکان با بیش از ۱۵ آپارتمان را ملزم می‌کند که پرداخت‌های به‌موقع اجاره را به آژانس‌های اعتباری گزارش دهند تا به مستاجران در ساختن امتیاز اعتباری کمک کند. لایحه ۲۸۰۱ مجلس، مالکان را ملزم می‌کند […]
SoCal: When Will the Price Slide End?
Southern California home prices fell 0.4% in Early-Q1, marking six consecutive months of declines. High mortgage rates and increased housing supply have led to slower price growth.
Summer Sales: A Win-Win for All
Late spring and early summer offer the best opportunities for sellers to maximize home sale prices. Buyer demand peaks before summer vacations and the school year, creating more competition for homes.
Property Tax
The Office of the Tax Collector in Orange County collects taxes on secured and unsecured properties and manages the sale of properties with unpaid taxes delinquent for over five years. Property tax bills provide details on property value and taxes. Secured taxes apply to real property, while unsecured taxes are based on assessed value and […]
Could a Recession Derail California’s Housing Recovery?
California housing market saw a two-year high in sales, fueled by a recent drop in mortgage rates. Increased buyer activity and new listings indicate a potential for continued housing market improvement.
Required documents for a US mortgage
When applying for a US mortgage, submit translated documents including employment/income information, such as recent salary statements and W-2 forms for non-UN staff. Retirees need pension and Social Security Award Letters. Self-employed borrowers must provide tax returns and profit/loss statements. Include bank statements, proof of assets, and documentation for non-US citizens. For refinancing, provide current […]
زمین ارزان قیمت مسکن یارانه‌ای کالیفرنیا را ارزان‌تر نمی‌کند
دستور اجرایی Gavin Newsom برای استفاده از زمین‌های مازاد دولتی جهت مسکن مقرون‌به‌صرفه منجر به ارزیابی ۴۴,۰۰۰ قطعه زمین شد که تنها ۴۶ قطعه مناسب تشخیص داده شدند و ۱۹ قطعه در حال توسعه هستند. پروژه Sugar Pine Village در South Lake Tahoe که شامل ۲۴۸ واحد خواهد بود، مشکلاتی در شفافیت هزینه‌ها را نشان […]
