Oct 10, 2024 | Weekly Wrap-Up
As open enrollment season approaches, it’s the perfect time to review your employee benefits and healthcare coverage for the coming year. This period offers a valuable opportunity to adjust your plans and ensure you’re fully covered with the right...
Sep 26, 2024 | Weekly Wrap-Up
Refinancing activity is up, but buyers are playing the waiting game. Mortgage rates ticked down for the third week in a row, but buyers are taking their time before they jump in. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.08% as of Sept. 26. That’s the lowest...
Sep 19, 2024 | Weekly Wrap-Up
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut the Fed Funds rate by 0.50%, the largest reduction in 16 years, bringing the key rate to 4.75%-5%. While this move is expected to lower borrowing costs for consumers, the impact on monthly payments may not be immediate. According...
Sep 13, 2024 | Weekly Wrap-Up
You might be feeling the pinch (what an understatement!) of inflation and the effect it’s had on your vacations and getaways. Vacations are a chance to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories, but without proper planning, the costs can quickly get out of hand....
Aug 29, 2024 | Weekly Wrap-Up
Last week we focused on the state of homeowner’s insurance in California. This week, let’s look at some steps a homeowner can take to prevent their insurer from issuing a non-renewal or cancellation of their homeowner’s policy. Insurers are now completing inspections...
Aug 23, 2024 | Weekly Wrap-Up
You read that right…we are in a CRISIS situation here in California when it comes to homeowner’s insurance. Major insurers are canceling existing policies, refusing to write new ones, or leaving the state entirely. Of the 12 insurers covering 85% of the market, seven...
