My HOA Went Up — Can I Still Sell My Condo? What Buyers Are Doing in Escrow (Southern California, 2026)
HOA dues went up — can you still sell your condo? Yes. Here is what buyers in Yorba Linda, Diamond Bar and Chino Hills are…
Author: Jack Ma
Fannie Mae’s 2027 Condo Reserve Rule: What California Condo Owners, Buyers & Sellers Should Know
Quick Summary — The Condo Reserve Rule (Jan 4, 2027)What's changing: Fannie Mae's minimum condo reserve allocation rises from 10% to 15% of the annual…
State of the Market, Fall 2026: The Market Is Changing for the First Time in Three Years
Fall 2026 Summary — East San Gabriel Valley, Chino Valley & North Orange CountyThree years of the same market: few sellers, few buyers, steady prices.…
Prop 19 Explained: How Homeowners Over 55 Keep Their Low Property Taxes When They Move
Quick Summary — Prop 19 & Capital Gains for Homeowners 55+The tax you keep: Under Prop 19, homeowners 55+ can move their low property-tax base…
Inheriting a House in California? Mistakes to Avoid (2026)
Quick Summary If you own a home in California — or you're about to inherit one — probate and Proposition 19 quietly decide whether your…
California FAIR Plan Rate Increase 2026: Who the October 15 Change Actually Hits
Quick Summary — The FAIR Plan Increase (Oct 15, 2026)What's changing: The California Department of Insurance approved an average 29.1% increase on the FAIR Plan,…
13413 Melody Road: A Move-In-Ready Chino Hills Home for Sale with Solar
At a Glance — 13413 Melody Road, Chino HillsPrice: $758,000 — approximately $574/sq ftSize: 2 bedrooms · 2 full baths · ~1,321 sq ft ·…
How Accurate Is the Zestimate in Diamond Bar, Walnut, Brea & Yorba Linda?
Zillow's own data says off-market estimates are off 6.69% — a $133,800 swing on a $1M home. What that means in Diamond Bar, Walnut, Brea…
16597 Endeavor Place: A Move-In-Ready Home for Sale in The Preserve at Chino
At a Glance — 16597 Endeavor Place, ChinoPrice: $868,000 — approximately $394/sq ftSize: 4 bedrooms · 3 full baths · ~2,203 sq ft · built…
Buying a Condo in Southern California in 2026: Is It Still a Smart Move?
Companion video: 🎥 Watch the short version on my YouTube channel — then come back here for the full numbers and the complete condo checklist.2026…