Mortgage rates have climbed for a fifth consecutive week, pushing the average rate on a 30-year U.S. home loan above 7% for the first time since January 2025. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 7.03% this week, up from 6.95% the previous... more
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Step inside a Modern Spanish home where warm details and generous proportions create an inviting sense of ease. The entry leads into an expansive living room, where a fireplace draws the eye and natural light moves through the adjoining dining area and kitchen. At the center of the kitchen, a... more
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California has introduced new protections for homeowners whose properties are damaged by wildfire smoke, even when the homes themselves never catch fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1795, establishing what California describes as the nation’s first enforceable standards for testing,... more
Step inside Residence Four at Radiance at Solara in Corona, California, by Trumark Homes, where generous proportions and a considered floor plan shape the experience across two levels. At the center of the home, the kitchen, dining area, and great room come together as one expansive living space,... more
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Mortgage demand was essentially flat last week as borrowing costs remained elevated, giving both prospective homebuyers and existing homeowners little reason to make a move. Total mortgage application volume fell just 0.4% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s... more
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The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.67%, but borrowing costs remain higher than they were a year ago, keeping affordability challenges in place. After five consecutive weeks of increases, mortgage rates finally moved lower this week, giving prospective homebuyers a modest break from... more
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Veranda is a residential collection within the Vinova master-planned community in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The community includes a park, walking trails, and a tot lot, with Victoria Gardens nearby for shopping and dining and access to major freeways and Ontario International Airport. For... more
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Bella Sol is a residential community in Riverside, California, near Spring Mountain Ranch Park and about five miles from historic Downtown Riverside. The community includes outdoor spaces such as a barbecue area, shade structure, and tot lot. For this tour, we explored Plan 2244, a two-story home... more
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