Temecula Valley Real Estate Blog

Why Rates Didn't Fall After the Jobs Report: Temecula Mortgage Update, Oct 2, 2026

Mortgage Update | Oct 2, 2026 Mortgage Rates This Week Rates didn't drop after Friday's jobs report because the market now cares more about the unemployment rate than the job count, and that number held up better than it looked. Rates still finished another bumpy week a little higher, but Thursday b

What SB 296 Means for Disabled Veterans in Temecula Valley

For Veteran Homeowners A Real Win for Disabled Veterans Yes, it's official. Governor Newsom signed SB 296 on September 28, 2026, and it cuts property taxes for 100% disabled veterans who own their home in California. If you qualify, you could pay half your property tax on the first $1 million of you

Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 4-Week Low: What It Means for Temecula Valley Buyers

Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 4-Week Low: What It Means for Temecula Valley Buyers Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point in a month this week, and it's because of one thing: inflation data came in better than the bond market expected. The 30 year fixed is sitting at 6.71% right now. That's still

Rates Stayed High This Week in Temecula. Here's Why the Journey Was Wilder Than the Destination.

Rates Stayed High This Week in Temecula. Here's Why the Journey Was Wilder Than the Destination. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate ended the week of July 31, 2026 at 6.83%, just a fraction higher than last Friday. VA loans closed the week at 6.36% and FHA at 6.34%. On paper it looks like a quiet week.