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Recent Articles

Feb
20
2026
Housing Affordability in 2026: Why Rates Are not the Only Factor
When people talk about housing affordability, the conversation usually starts — and ends — with mortgage rates. But the reality in 2026 is more nuanced. While interest rates play a role, home prices often have an even bigger impact on whether a home feels affordable...
Feb
19
2026
How to Strengthen Your Mortgage Application Before You Start House Hunting in the Coachella Valley
House hunting is exciting. Touring properties in Palm Desert, La Quinta, or Cathedral City can make the process feel very real very quickly. But one of the most effective ways to reduce stress — and increase your buying power — happens before you ever step into an open house...
Feb
12
2026
How to Avoid Surprises Between Offer Acceptance and Closing
Getting an offer accepted is a major milestone. For many buyers, it feels like the hardest part is over. In reality, the period between offer acceptance and closing is where most unexpected issues arise. In the Coachella Valley, this phase can feel especially confusing because multiple...
Feb
06
2026
Loyalty to Your Bank? Even With Your Home-Loan?
You’ve probably had the same checking account since you were sixteen. Your bank knows your name. Your debit card works everywhere. Loyalty feels safe. But when it comes to a mortgage, that “loyalty” can quietly turn into a convenience fee—and sometimes, a...
Feb
05
2026
Why Two Buyers With the Same Income Can Qualify for Very Different Loans
It’s a common question buyers ask after comparing notes with friends or family: “How can we earn the same amount of money but qualify for completely different loan options?” In the Coachella Valley housing market, this happens more often than people expect....
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