Business | Holiday shoppers: Here are your big price cuts, as measured by the CPI By Jon Lansner November 23, 2023 at 5:03 a.m. What if nation's official price tracker was used as a bargain-hunting tool?
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Business | Lawmakers look to expand capital gains tax exemptions as housing prices soar By Jeff Collins October 16, 2023 at 10:40 a.m. A congressional bill would double the current capital gains exclusion. Some say this will help...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Business | California’s job market: More firings – fewer hirings and quits By Jon Lansner October 16, 2023 at 5:37 p.m. California's employment picture has cooled to either (1) a new normal or (2) a worrisome...
SUBSCRIBER ONLY Amid California market plunge, Realtors forecast rising prices, sales in 2024 By Jeff Collins September 20, 2023 at 5:10 p.m. However, even with a 23% jump in sales, next year's market still will be lackluster,...
Business | FHA 203(k) loans: What they are and how they work By Tribune News Service August 2, 2023 at 10:53 a.m. It’s a mortgage product insured by the Federal Housing Administration that allows homebuyers to borrow...
Business | Mortgage lenders vs. banks: Which is best for you? By Tribune News Service August 1, 2023 at 11:40 a.m. There are many financial institutions that offer mortgages, including banks and independent organizations. Each has...
Business | 7 renovations that can impact your home insurance By Tribune News Service July 25, 2023 at 10:51 a.m. Some renovations may prompt you to adjust your coverage types or limits, while others may...
Bankrate: Can you back out of a house offer once it’s accepted? By Tribune News Service July 21, 2023 at 10:55 a.m. Understanding your financial and legal rights as a homebuyer is critical. Here’s what to consider...
Business | Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal? By Tribune News Service July 18, 2023 at 10:34 a.m. Regular tree maintenance isn’t typically covered by home insurance, but damage from trees that occurs...
Business | Everything you need to know about filing a home insurance claim By Tribune News Service July 13, 2023 at 10:54 a.m. Bankrate’s insurance experts have outlined everything from the types of claimable events to the steps...