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Avg home value in 2025: ~$800K Change: ↑ 40% from ~$564K in 2020 Avg mortgage balance in 2025: ~$450K Change: ↑ 21% from ~$372K in 2020 US national 5-yr growth: • Home value: ↑ 40% • Mortgage balance: ↑ 24%

To all great Americans around the world, a very Happy Fourth of July to you all. This day is incredibly significant as the day the United States officially became its own nation. Let’s celebrate America’s birthday with festivals, parades, fireworks and other festive activities.The 4th of July marks the day America became a country where…

California’s Real Estate market varies widely by region, requiring tailored strategies to attract the right local buyers. Setting a strategic listing price based on comps and trends attracts more buyers and avoids costly markdowns.

California’s home sales dropped below Great Recession levels, marking a prolonged slowdown since mid-2023. Experts predict flat or falling prices by year-end unless inventory grows far beyond current levels

A new study has ranked U.S. states based on the difficulty first-time homebuyers face when trying to enter the housing market. Massachusetts ranks #7 overall (tied), making it one of the seventh hardest states for first-time buyers to afford a home. The median home value in Massachusetts is $535K, with a typical down payment of…

California’s AB 2747 requires landlords to offer tenants the option to report on-time rent to credit bureaus. Tenants may pay $10/month to report rent, with opt-in required at lease signing or annually thereafter.

In 2025, buying a home remains out of reach for many Americans as housing prices continue to rise. A recent report shows that in 35 out of 50 states, a 6-figure income is now required to afford a median-priced 3-bed home. In very high-cost states like California, buyers need a household income of $210K to…