Author: Mark Chu

If you have inherited a house in Fresno, you are part of a much bigger trend than you might realize. As of mid-2026, inherited homes have become one of the fastest-growing slices of the U.S. housing market. In 2025, roughly 340,000 properties — about 7% of all U.S. property transfers — changed hands through inheritance, … Continued

Foreclosure activity is climbing again across the country, and California is right in the middle of it. According to ATTOM’s Q1 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, 118,727 properties nationwide had a foreclosure filing in the first quarter of 2026 — up 26% from a year earlier and the highest quarterly level in six years, as … Continued

If you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage in Fresno, the first thing worth knowing is that the numbers are moving — and you are far from alone. According to ATTOM’s Q1 2026 Foreclosure Market Report, 118,727 U.S. properties had a foreclosure filing in the first quarter of 2026, up 26% from a year earlier. California … Continued

If you are behind on your mortgage in Fresno, the latest numbers are worth a clear-eyed look. As of late spring 2026, foreclosure activity has now risen on an annual basis for eleven straight months. ATTOM’s May 2026 Foreclosure Market Report counted 40,355 U.S. properties with a foreclosure filing — down 5% from the prior … Continued

Falling behind on your mortgage is stressful, but being behind is not the same as foreclosure — and you have more options the earlier you act. Here’s where things stand and how to think about your next move. (Figures current as of mid-2026.) You’re not alone — the data The overall mortgage delinquency rate rose … Continued

Fire, water, or storm damage can feel like it makes a home unsellable. It doesn’t — but it does change who your buyer is and how to approach the sale. Here’s the playbook. (Figures current as of mid-2026.) Why damaged homes are hard to sell traditionally A financed buyer’s lender generally won’t approve a loan … Continued

Got a fixer-upper you’d rather offload than renovate? You have a real market — you just have to reach the right buyers. Here’s how selling a fixer for cash works and when it beats fixing it yourself. (Figures current as of mid-2026.) Who buys fixer-uppers Mostly investors and cash buyers. With only about 29% of … Continued

Cleaning out a house — especially an estate or a home of 30 years — is exhausting and expensive. Here’s how to sell without lifting a finger to clean, and when it makes sense to skip the deep clean entirely. (Figures current as of mid-2026.) Why “show-ready” is the norm — and the burden Listing … Continued

“Bad condition” covers a lot — deferred maintenance, dated everything, code issues, or damage. The good news: you can absolutely sell a rough house. Here are your real options and how to pick. (Figures current as of mid-2026.) Who actually buys homes in bad condition Traditional financed buyers usually can’t — lenders balk at homes … Continued

Repairs are the number-one reason a sale stalls. If your Fresno home needs work and you don’t want to sink money into it before selling, here’s how to sell without making repairs — and when that’s the smart move. (Figures current as of mid-2026.) Why repairs matter more than you’d think Most buyers use a … Continued

For most divorcing couples, the house is the single biggest asset — and the hardest decision. In fact, about 70% of divorces involve deciding what to do with the home. Here’s how to approach it in today’s market. (Figures current as of mid-2026.) The market makes this harder right now There’s a wrinkle unique to … Continued