Month: August 2016
Can Relationship Status Affect your Mortgage-Worthiness?
Whether you’re single, married, divorced or somewhere in between, your relationship status can have a direct impact on your ability to obtain a mortgage. It’s not that a specific relationship status d...
California homeowners Rank No. 1 in Home Owner Happiness
A new survey by HomeAdvisor has found that California homeowners ranked No. 1 out of 36 metro areas when it comes to homeowner happiness. The top three reasons? Affordable, well-functioning homes offe...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Local Resident Stands Up for Victims
Growing up in Guatemala in a home with domestic violence, Riviera resident Ericka Gonzalez vowed at the age of 8 that she would do something about it. And she has. In fact, Ericka has done so much to ...
What do Baby Boomers Want Most?
When seeking to purchase a home in a new community, buyers ages 55 and older are keen on sites near amenities such as shopping, dining, medical services and entertainment, with affordability and open ...
Millennials Calling for New Energy Products and Services
Millennials not only want to be the first to sign up for the latest energy-related products and services, but they also are seeking a seamless experience from their energy providers, says a new survey...
Three Ways Buyers Can Come Out on Top in a Sellers’ Market
According to the Zillow’s Q2 2016 Market Report, U.S. homes are selling at an average of a week faster than they did a year ago. That means home shoppers should be prepared to move quickly in a ...