C.A.R. releases its 2020 California Housing Market Forecast Economic uncertainty and affordability issues to subdue California home sales LOS ANGELES (Sept. 26) – Low mortgage interest rates will support California’s housing market in 2020 … [Read more...]
National Financial Conditions Index points to looser financial conditions
The Chicago Federal Reserve's National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) is a comprehensive weekly update on U.S. financial conditions in money markets, debt and equity markets and the traditional and “shadow” banking systems. The NFCI ticked … [Read more...]
2019 Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction & Alternative Minimum Tax Rates
Tax Brackets: 10%: Individuals with incomes of $9,700 or less - Married couples with $19,400 or less 12%: Individuals with incomes over $9,700 - Married couples with more than $19,400 22%: Individuals with incomes over $39,475 - Married … [Read more...]
New Laws Affecting Income Property
Landlord Must Accept Rent from Third Parties Presently landlords often refuse to accept rent payment from anyone but the tenant since doing so may create an unintended tenancy. This new law requires a landlord to accept rent from a … [Read more...]
Smart Home Technology on the Rise
More homes are being outfitted with Smart Home Technology - and buyers are willing to pay more for: 75% - 'Wireless' home security systems 63% - 'Keyless' entry systems 60% - Exterior security cameras 58% - 'Smart' security / locks … [Read more...]
Vote Yes on Prop 5
KEY FACTS ABOUT PROPOSITION 5 The Property Tax Fairness Initiative (Prop 5) removes the unfair moving penalty for seniors, the severely disabled and disaster victims across the entire state while still ensuring they pay their fair share of property … [Read more...]