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Happy Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The origins of commemorating motherhood dates back to the Ancient Greeks, where in spring festival, they celebrated the goddess Rhea, considered the Mother of the Gods. Anna Jarvis’s lobbying…
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Tenant Protection Act- Impact on CA Homeowners and Landlords
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Housing developments could be delayed amid insurance struggles
Orange County is facing the challenge of creating a plan for the development of 10,340 new homes in unincorporated areas, but their location near OC's foothills and wildlands is making it difficult to obtain insurance for these properties. The state of California requires cities and counties to create a planning environment for developers, and can…
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How Much Do I Need To Live In California
California is the most populous state in the United States and is a great place to live, but its cost of living is high. The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates that a childless adult in California requires a pre-tax living wage of $44,180 in 2023. The cost of living in the Golden State varies depending…
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Mortgage Rates in the US Rise to Highest Level Since Mid-March
Mortgage rates in the US rose to the highest level since March, with the average for a 30-year, fixed loan at 6.43%. This is causing buyers to be squeezed, as they are constrained by a lack of homes for sale and higher rates. However, incoming data suggests that the housing market has stabilized, and that…
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Building Permits Ramp up in California, Florida, and Texas
New construction builds remain strong, but building permits are falling due to economic factors such as fluctuating interest rates.The number of residential permits issued at the national level more than doubled from 830K in 2012 to 1.65M in 2022. The number of completed units has been on an uninterrupted upward path since 2012.
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States With the Highest Tax Burdens in America
1. New York: Tax Burden: 12.4% 2. Hawaii: Tax Burden: 12.3% 3. Connecticut: Tax Burden: 9.8% 4. New Jersey: Tax Burden: 9.7% 5. Maryland: Tax Burden: 9.4% 6. Minnesota: Tax Burden: 9.4% 7. Illinois: Tax Burden: 9.3% 8. California: Tax Burden: 8.8%
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Why you should get a home equity loan when prices are high
Home equity is the amount of money a homeowner has accumulated in their home, taking into account both mortgage payments and the current value of the home. Homeowners can usually borrow up to 85% of their home equity and use the funds for whatever they choose, and the interest on home equity loans may be…