The requirement of a 20% downpayment for a home loan is no longer the standard, and buyers can now put down anywhere from 5-20%, depending on their situation. Factors such as credit score, income, and age all affect the amount of the downpayment, with conventional loans requiring a minimum of 3%. Additionally, there are favorable first-time homebuyer programs with even lower downpayment requirements, allowing more people to own their own home.
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.
A report from USC's Lusk Center for Real Estate predicts rising multifamily rents in Southern California, posing challenges for commercial real estate financing. Factors like maturing debt, high interest rates, and housing supply issues contribute to a complex landscape for renters and landlords. Efforts to increase affordable housing may be hindered by additional costs in…
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Realtor.com analyzes markets for 2024 sales growth predictions. -Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura is ranked 2nd -San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad is ranked 4th
CalHFA offers low-interest loans with up to 3% assistance for first-time homebuyers. Programs like CalPLUS Conventional combine mortgage loans with zero-interest down payment assistance.
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