This California region is experiencing a population boom

For the first time since 2020, California has experienced positive population growth in 2023, according to the latest data from the California Department of Finance. But one region in particular is outpacing the others by a large lead.

Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%

The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.