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Free money: – Up to $3K grants available for earthquake-proofing homes Eligibility: – Own a pre-1980 house with a crawl space in certain ZIP Codes.

California Housing Finance Agency’s Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program will continue awarding down payments.The budget for this year's program is $220M and between 1,600 and 2K loans will be awarded.

Recent California housing bills aim to ease hurdles, with a focus on pro-development and affordable housing initiatives.Senate Bill 423 and SB 4 speed up approval for affordable and religious institution-owned housing.

60-Plus bills signed: – Lawmakers tackle housing crisis, from tenant protections to streamlined development. Boosting affordable housing: – Religious institutions, colleges can build; coastal zoning barriers lowered

A California lawmaker is proposing a bill to expand eligibility for a state home loan program to include undocumented residents. The program aims to address wealth disparities and has made changes to ensure equitable distribution of funds. Undocumented individuals can use ITINs to buy homes, but face higher costs. Continue to full article

California's housing shortage is a long-term problem, but 2024 marks a turning point with new laws aimed at boosting construction. Barriers are removed and incentives are increased for housing development.

Prices sizzle: – California homes ↑ 11% since 2020, median currently at ~$797K. Sellers celebrate: – Single-family home sales hold strong, expected to ↓ 5.2% through 2024.

Learn how to choose a trusted California mortgage broker with the Ultimate Guide. Continue to full article

Los Angeles: Multicultural environment, diverse cuisine, vibrant arts, outdoor lifestyle, and unique neighborhoods.San Diego: Year-round sunny weather, excellent surfing opportunities, urban lifestyle benefits, and diverse culinary scene.

International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…