The Home Buyer’s Corner
California home loans & home buying explained
What Happens If I Get Pre-Approved and Don’t Buy a Home Right Away?
Published on: 05/01/2026
Does getting pre-approved lock you in? Here’s what really happens if you get pre-approved and pause.
Is Buying a Fixer Upper a Good Idea?
Published on: 16/12/2025
Buying a fixer upper with a renovation loan lets California buyers build equity sooner by combining purchase and renovation costs into one mortgage payment.
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