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3 Ways to Save on Home Renovations When Borrowing Costs Are Up
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3 Ways to Save on Home Renovations When Borrowing Costs Are Up The Federal Reserve recently paused on interest rate hikes, which is good news for consumers, as the cost of borrowing has already gone up. To keep costs low, it is advised to do home renovations yourself or book contractors off season, and be flexible with timing for potential discounts.

California Housing Market Highlighted by Growing Interest Rates
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California Housing Market Highlighted by Growing Interest Rates Rising interest rates have made it more difficult for potential home buyers to qualify for larger mortgages and take advantage of the current low rates, resulting in disruption in the California housing market. Home prices in Silicon Valley have become increasingly unaffordable, pushing potential bu...

California lawmakers consider short-term rental tax to fund affordable housing
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California lawmakers consider short-term rental tax to fund affordable housing California lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 584, a bill that would impose a 15% tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo in order to fund affordable housing and provide help to alleviate the homeless crisis. The bill is headed to the Assembly after the Senate voted 27-11 in favor of it an...

Marin County median home price at $1.7 million as sellers remain scarce
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Marin County median home price at $1.7 million as sellers remain scarce Last month, the median price for a detached home in Marin County, California was $1.7 million, about the same as six months prior and 20% lower than the prior year. There were 157 sales of detached homes last month, while 254 detached homes sold the previous April. The median price for condos and to...