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Will California’s Housing Be Made or Broken After the Fires?
California faces a defining moment—rebuild fire-ravaged homes or reshape housing for a more resilient future. Despite executive orders waiving permits, legal experts doubt they will significantly speed up rebuilding or reform housing.
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California’s Rebuild: Speed or Safety First?
California leaders promise a quick rebuild of fire-damaged homes but may risk future fire exposure. Experts warn rebuilding in the same style could leave communities vulnerable to future wildfires.
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Surging Living Costs Push Middle-Class Income Threshold Higher in California and Arizona Cities
Recent data reveals the high income requirements for a middle-class lifestyle in California and Arizona due to rising living costs. In Arizona, cities like Gilbert and Scottsdale require household incomes of approximately $81,600 and $70,700, respectively, while Tucson's minimum is $37,135. In California, households need between $63,674 and $190,644 to be considered middle-class. The cost…
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Is Your Home Earthquake-Ready? Brace and Bolt Grants Available for California Homeowners
Mary Bono will receive the 476th star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. The Coachella Valley is expected to experience thickening clouds and cooler temperatures, with a chance of light showers. The Earthquake Brace + Bolt program is offering grants up to $3,000 to help homeowners retrofit older homes lacking seismic reinforcement. Registration is…
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Happy Nowruz
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world. Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life. Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more. Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and…
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California Home Sales Plunge 10% on High Rates
High mortgage rates caused a 10% drop in California home sales in Eary-Q1 2025. Median home prices fell 2.6% MoM but increased 6.3% yearly.
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California Down Payment Aid Defies $3T Freeze
California clarifies that its down payment programs are unaffected by the federal funding freeze. CalHFA’s down payment and closing cost assistance programs operate independently from federal funding.
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New Year, New Home: Buying & Selling Tips
Start Early: Sellers should begin the process early, evaluating their home and preparing for the market.Home Preparation: Sellers should invest in updates, cleaning, and professional staging to increase appeal.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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