The Lukasiewicz Team

01/04/2024

The Definitive Guide to VA Home Appraisals: Insights and Essentials
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A VA home appraisal is a crucial part of the VA loan process, determining the property's value and its compliance with VA standards. The borrower pays the appraisal fee, which varies based on location and property complexity. The lender hires a VA-certified appraiser to assess the property and produ...

01/03/2024

22 Cheapest Places to Live in Southern California (2024)
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Southern California offers affordable places to live, such as El Centro, Adelanto, and Victorville. These areas provide stunning landscapes, outdoor activities, and access to cultural events. Other affordable options include Hemet, Oxnard, and Lancaster, each with their own unique attractions. From....

01/01/2024

Affordability in California? 14 Cities You'll Love

01/01/2024

Diving Deeper: California's Unique Rental Market in the National Context | The LA Insider
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California's rental market differs from other major states, with fewer large landlords. Texas and Florida have more corporate-owned rental properties, while New York has a similar situation to California but with slightly more large landlord ownership. Midwestern states have a higher proportion of s...

12/31/2023

Southern California Housing Market Forecast: Will it Crash?
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Despite rising interest rates, the Southern California Housing Market remains resilient. A downturn in November 2023 led to a 5.6% decline in home sales, but median sold prices rose by 9.9%. Regional disparities were noted, with Los Angeles seeing a drop in sales and Orange County experiencing incre...

12/31/2023

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12/29/2023

Has Home Buying in California Become History?

12/27/2023

What the Fed's latest decision means for mortgage rates in 2024
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The impact of interest rates on Treasury yields, which banks use to set mortgage rates, has made home ownership unaffordable to millions of Americans. While home buyers could afford mortgage payments ...

12/27/2023

California Housing Market: Home Prices & Forecast 2023-2024
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The California housing market is experiencing shifts, with a decline in existing home sales and fluctuations in median home prices. Elevated mortgage interest rates have suppressed sales, while a tight supply of homes has kept prices from falling. Regional variations show declines in sales across ma...

12/26/2023

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12/25/2023

Which 3 Cities Are at Climate-Linked Home Construction Risk?

12/25/2023

University of Southern California Report Forecasts Rental Market Growth Across Southern California Regions
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