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August
27

California's 2025 avocado harvest is predicted to be the largest since 2020, with over 375 million pounds of fruit expectedDespite challenges like wildfires and competition from Mexican imports, the avocado market is booming due to sustained consumer demand for dishes like avocado toast and guacamole. While some California growers faced issues from Mexican imports and lack of USDA inspectors, the industry is optimistic, with plans for increased marketing and new tree plantings, and a healthy market price. 

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August
27

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has reached a $2.3 million settlement with former mortgage lender and servicer Caliber Home Loans, Inc. (Caliber), following findings that the company overcharged thousands of California borrowers, in violation of state financial regulations.

As part of a settlement, Caliber, headquartered in Coppell, Texas, will pay $1.8 million in penalties and has refunded more than $550,000 to impacted California consumers. In addition, the company will surrender its California Financing Law license and its California Residential Mortgage Lender and Servicer license.

"This penalty holds Caliber accountable and returns interest to California borrowers. It is an example of DFPI's strong regulatory oversight in California's mortgage industry and its commitment to protect California consumers," said DFPI Commissioner KC Mohseni.

A DFPI regulatory examination and subsequent investigation...

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August
27

August 14, 2025 

C.A.R.-backed housing group prevails in another litigation victory for housing in Beverly Hills

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 14) – Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.)that aims to address California's housing crisis through impact litigation, today secured a litigation victory against the city of Beverly Hills over its denial of an application to build a 165-unit mixed-use development in the city's urban core. This is the group's second victory against Beverly Hills, after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled in its favor in a lawsuit over the City's housing planning process in 2023.

"This decision is a major win for housing," said C.A.R. President...

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August
19

Rate
APR
Mo. payment
as of August 19, 2025
Visit Mutual of Omaha Mortgage site

NMLS #1025894

4.6

4.500%

5.009%

$5,383

Visit Sage Home Loans site

NMLS #3304 | State Lic: 4130722

4.8

4.625%

5.384%

$5,382

Visit Optimum First Mortgage site

NMLS #240415 | State Lic: 01525044

5.0

4.622%

4.925%

$5,206

Visit LoanLock site

NMLS #237507 | State Lic: 603J071

5.0

4.625%

5.359%

$5,383

Visit Mutual of Omaha Mortgage site

NMLS #1025894

4.6

4.625%

5.430%

$5,291

Visit Sage Home Loans site

NMLS #3304 | State Lic: 4130722

4.8

4.750%

5.208%

$5,464

Visit Deco Mortgage site

NMLS #2561451

5.0

4.750%

5.147%

$5,357

Visit LoanLock site

NMLS #237507 | State Lic: 603J071

5.0

4.875%

5.269%

$5,401

Visit Home Loans Today site

NMLS #152859 | State Lic: 152859

4.8

5.490%

5.652%

$5,731

Visit loanDepot  site

NMLS #174457

3.7

5.500%

5.973%

$5,735

Visit Mutual of Omaha Mortgage site

NMLS #1025894

4.6

5.250%

5.937%

$4,009

Visit LoanLock site

NMLS #237507 | State Lic: 603J071

5.0

5.250%

6.069%

$4,074

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August
19

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