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State Farm Seeks 38% Rate Hike for California Renters Insurance
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State Farm Seeks 38% Rate Hike for California Renters Insurance State Farm has requested a 38% rate increase for its California Rental Dwelling Program, affecting over 260,000 renters insurance customers. The insurer plans to non-renew more than 600 policies in high-risk fire areas, citing significant losses from natural disasters. Average post-increase rates wi...

$52K monthly mortgage fees? See how much it really costs to buy a home on the Peninsula
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$52K monthly mortgage fees? See how much it really costs to buy a home on the Peninsula San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in California have the highest home prices, with median prices exceeding $2 million. Homebuyers in these areas need to earn over $500,000 annually to afford a home. Despite these high figures, recent sales data indicates that buyers are spending significantly above...

Commercial Real Estate Market Faces Rising Distress And Technological Transformations
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Commercial Real Estate Market Faces Rising Distress And Technological Transformations The commercial real estate market is experiencing rising distress, particularly in the office sector, due to increased vacancy rates and changing consumer behavior. A survey indicates that 71% of California real estate professionals expect distress levels to rise, with many firms shifting towards su...

California Housing Market Rebounds Amidst Falling Mortgage Rates
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California Housing Market Rebounds Amidst Falling Mortgage Rates The California housing market rebounded in July, with home sales reaching a five-month high, driven by declining mortgage rates. Existing single-family home sales rose 3.6% from June and 4.1% year-over-year, totaling 279,810. The statewide median home price fell slightly to $886,560 but remains up 6...

How to buy a house: 13 steps to getting the keys to your new home
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How to buy a house: 13 steps to getting the keys to your new home If you're looking to buy a house, follow these 13 steps to simplify the process. Start by determining how much you can afford, including all costs like taxes and insurance. Prepare financially by saving for a down payment, paying off debt, and checking your credit score. Shop around for mortgage len...

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Bay Area's median home prices hit new highs
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Bay Area's median home prices hit new highs The Bay Area's home prices have reached a new all-time high, with Silicon Valley and San Mateo County becoming the first areas in the U.S. to achieve median home prices of $2 million.

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Owning a house is less affordable than any time in 17 years
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Owning a house is less affordable than any time in 17 years Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Sr. and President Joe Biden attend a church service in Philadelphia. In Texas, an oil tanker and a surfer are spotted ahead of Hurricane Beryl. In Ukraine, servicemen honor British combat medic Peter Fouche. French voters participate in legislative elections. President Javie...