Are Foreclosures Rising in California? Why It’s Not a 2008-Style Wave (2026)
Foreclosure filings are up nationally, but LA and Orange County default notices fell about 30% this summer. Who is really at risk, and why this…
Category: Home Ownership
Short Sale in La Habra: How a Long-Time Homeowner Avoided Foreclosure (2026 Case Study)
Photo above: to protect the seller’s privacy, this image is AI-generated for illustration and does not show the actual home.AI SummaryIn 2026, Jack Ma (REALTOR®,…
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…
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…
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…
Should I Sell My Condo Now or Wait? The Condo Market Heading Into 2027 (Diamond Bar, Chino Hills & Walnut)
Condo pending sales fell 60.8% where LA, Orange & San Bernardino counties meet. What Diamond Bar, Chino Hills & Walnut condo owners should know for…
Will Home Prices Drop in 2027? What the Data Says for Diamond Bar, Walnut, Brea & Yorba Linda
Official 2027 forecasts call for small gains, but they all assume mortgage rates near 6.6%. Rates are above 7.4% and the Fed projects no cuts…
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,…
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…
Prop 19 Over 55: Keep Your Low Property Tax When You Move (San Gabriel Valley & North Orange County)
2026 Summary — San Gabriel Valley & North Orange CountyIf you are 55 or older, Prop 19 lets you carry your current low property tax…