What’s In, What’s Out: Home Design Trends to Watch in 2026

Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight.  Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare bedrooms became classrooms. Backyards became sanctuaries. We saw a wave of bold upgrades and functional changes as homeowners worked to make

Shopping Around for a Lender Could Save Homebuyers Up to $44K. Here’s How

When you’re buying a home in the Riverside, CA area, one of the smartest moves you can make is shopping around for a lender.  Many buyers assume rates are the same everywhere, but they aren’t. A recent Realtor.com® analysis of nearly two million loans found that borrowers who compared multiple lende

Manufactured Home vs. Mobile Home: What’s the Difference and How Can You Finance Them?

Demystifying Manufactured vs. Mobile Homes: What's the Difference and How Do You Finance Them? For many aspiring homeowners, the terms "manufactured home" and "mobile home" are often used interchangeably. However, there's a crucial distinction between the two, primarily stemming from when they were