Mortgage
June 7, 2025
Things to know if you are a first-time home buyer
Essential tips and insights to help first-time buyers navigate the home buying process with confidence.
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Down payment
Feb 23, 2026
California Dream for All down payment assistance
CalHFA shared appreciation support for first-time and first-generation buyers—what it is and how to think about it.
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Real estate
Apr 10, 2025
Should you invest in Airbnb or traditional rentals in 2025?
Short-term vs long-term rentals: cash flow, risk, and regulations in one framework.
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Mortgage
Apr 3, 2025
How rate buydowns can save you thousands
Permanent and temporary buydowns, who pays, and when they are worth it.
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Real estate
Apr 17, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in Chicago in 2025?
Neighborhoods, taxes, and timelines—how to think about Chicago housing.
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Real estate
Apr 24, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in Los Angeles in 2025?
LA price trends, carrying costs, and when ownership pays off.
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Real estate
May 1, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in Miami in 2025?
Insurance, appreciation, and rental demand in South Florida.
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Real estate
May 8, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in San Diego in 2025?
Coastal premiums, rents, and break-even horizons.
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Real estate
May 15, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in New York in 2025?
Co-ops, closing costs, and how long you need to stay.
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Real estate
May 22, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in San Francisco in 2025?
Bay Area math: prices, RSUs, and mobility.
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Real estate
May 29, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in Seattle in 2025?
Tech wages, inventory, and the rent-vs-own tradeoff.
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Real estate
May 31, 2025
Is it better to buy or rent in Houston in 2025?
Flood zones, property taxes, and affordability vs. coastal peers.
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Mortgage rates
Oct 15, 2025
October 2025 mortgage rates and what they mean
Rate landscape, payment examples, and strategies for buyers.
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Investing
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Real estate vs. stocks in 2025
Comparing returns, risks, and portfolio fit—article in progress.
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