Los Angeles County has sued State Farm over its handling of wildfire claims. Here is what the case says, what the insurer says back, and the coverage questions every California homeowner should be asking right now.
Published on 09/05/2026
The Jackson Hole speech was read by many as the setup for lower rates. It was not. The message was more nuanced, and for anyone buying or selling a home right now, the nuance is the whole story.
Published on 09/03/2026
Learn how pricing your home right from day one captures maximum buyer momentum and avoids the stale listing trap.
Published on 08/31/2026
There is a version of the housing market that lives in everyone's head. In that version, the perfect home and the perfect interest rate show up on the same day, at the same time, in the same price range. It is a nice thought. It is also the reason a lot of qualified buyers spent last year watching from the sidelines.
Published on 08/26/2026
Why a year end upgrade may be easier to fund than you think, and how it fits into your larger financial picture.
Published on 08/24/2026
Discover why August through winter may give prepared 2026 homebuyers more inventory, less competition and greater negotiating power on price, repairs and incentives.
Published on 08/24/2026
Discover what mortgage escrow is and how it protects your funds and documents during a home purchase. Learn key tips for buyers to ensure a smooth closing process.
Published on 08/17/2026
A farmer walks into a bank asking for a loan against next year's harvest. The banker does not walk out to look at one ripe field and hand over the money. He asks for yield records from the last two seasons, because a pattern tells the truth that a single snapshot cannot. That is the whole story of qualifying with 1099 income, and it is worth understanding before you assume the answer is no.
Published on 08/14/2026
Qualified buyers can finance a jumbo loan with 10% or even 5% down in 2026. See how portfolio programs work and what self employed borrowers need to know.
Published on 08/11/2026
