5 REITs For Rising Interest Rates
If you’re like most dividend investors, you’re probably keeping a nervous eye on bond yields right now. And, well, you should be—but only if you own low-yielding (or …
What you should know about working with contractors
When you’re building or renovating a home, having the right team on your side makes all the difference. Building or renovating a home is a complex project with plenty of …
Looking for a luxury home? Now’s the time to make an offer
Here are some examples in several luxury markets around the country to consider if you are shopping for your dream home. Thanks to the stock market’s current volatility, there very …
Metro moves forward with plan to widen the 710 freeway
Opponents call the project a “1950s-era solution” to congestion on the busy route A Metro committee forwarded a $6-billion plan to widen much of the 710 freeway to the full …
SoCal Median Home Price Breaks Record
The Southern California median home price in December finally surpassed bubble-era highs, a milestone that took more than a decade to achieve and is once again raising concerns that housing …
The 2018 Housing Market So Far: What You Need To Know
Realtor.com recently released its January 2018 housing trend analysis for the top 500 metro areas. Overall, it looks like 2018 is off to a good start in most markets. Affordability for first-time …
Does Los Angeles need a commuter ferry?
Aerial view of Santa Monica Bay from the Paradise Cove area of Malibu. Imagine a fleet of ferries that could get you from Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach in 21 …
Where To Invest In Housing In 2018
No matter if you’re a house hunter in search of a place to live or an investor seeking an apartment to rent out for yield, you want to make a …
Where To Sell Housing In 2018
After 24 consecutive months of home price growth, many markets across the country are teetering on the edge of affordability. High demand and low supply have pushed valuations in many …
Home’s Value Factors You Should Know
Sellers are looking to get the maximum amount for their home, and some have an inflated idea of what to expect when finding the value of their home. Do home …