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Cupertino is close to securing approval for its housing plan after state clearance, despite being late. The plan includes building 4,588 homes by 2031, with 1,880 being affordable. The city faced legal battles due to noncompliance but is now working towards meeting housing requirements. Continue to full article

In California, a 3-bedroom house averages $600K, but prices vary, with cities like SF and LA surpassing $1M. In 2024, California's housing market remains competitive; low mortgage rates and high demand favor some buyers.

Timing is crucial in California's volatile Real Estate market, impacted by factors like interest rates and economic conditions.Interest rates significantly influence home affordability, requiring monitoring for optimal decision-making.

California is an affordable state for home insurance at $1,380/ yr. Experts anticipate home insurance rates to be 10%-15% higher in 2024.

CalHFA allows financing up to 96.5% of the home's purchase price with low down payment and lenient credit requirements. CalHFA assistance programs: – MyHome: Provides up to 3.5% deferred-payment junior loan – School Program: Aids K-12 teachers – ECTP: Assists teachers with down payment

The California Mortgage Relief Program has been successful in preserving homeownership opportunities for vulnerable populations, ensuring they have a chance to build a secure future. Continue to full article

The settlement aims to shift commission responsibility to buyers, potentially reducing costs for sellers in the process. Legal experts anticipate negotiations over commissions, which may pose challenges for both agents and first-time buyers.

Buying a house can be challenging when competing with other bidders. Providing a mortgage commitment letter with your offer shows you're a serious buyer. There are conditional and firm commitment letters, both requiring specific conditions to be met. The letter does not guarantee approval but is a crucial step in the homebuying process. Continue to…

Late-Fall 2023 Median Home Prices: Median price rises across Southern California by 5.1%. County-wise Median Prices (2024): Orange County leads with $1.1 million, followed by Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino.