Lifestyle
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Free Credit Repair Services Draw Scrutiny
Online ads promising free credit repair continue to attract consumers, but financial advocates warn that such offers often come with conditions and costs. In the fifth installment of a six-part community series sponsored by Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation, the discussion focuses on how residents can approach credit repair claims with caution and clear expectations.…
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Credit Repair Costs Explained For Residents
As part four of a six-part credit repair series from Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation, this installment focuses on a common question from San Gabriel Valley residents: Can credit repair really be free? The short answer is no. While some services advertise free credit repair, federal law limits what companies can charge and when they…
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California Housing Affordability Index Improves
California housing affordability showed modest improvement at the end of 2025, offering cautious optimism for homebuyers across the San Gabriel Valley. According to fourth-quarter data, the statewide Housing Affordability Index rose to 18 percent in Q4 2025. That marks a one percentage point increase from the third quarter and a two-point gain compared with the…
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California Housing Market Data February 2026 Update
The California housing market data February 2026 report shows steady sales activity and growing inventory across the state, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. The report, reflecting a daily average for the week ending Feb. 14, 2026, offers a snapshot of closed sales, pending transactions and new listings. While the data represents statewide trends,…
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How To Fix Credit Report Mistakes
Errors on a credit report can lower a credit score and raise borrowing costs. In Part 3 of our six-part Credit Repair Series, we examine how to identify and dispute inaccurate information. This report is brought to Mid Valley News readers courtesy of the Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation. Consumer advocates estimate that millions of…
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Homeownership Rate Ticks Up In 2025
The California homeownership rate rose slightly at the end of 2025, reflecting slower price growth and more moderate interest rates nationwide. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show the national homeownership rate reached 65.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 65.3 percent in the third quarter. The figures come from the…
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Rosemead Community Clean-Up Set Feb. 28
The Rosemead community clean-up returns Feb. 28 as city officials call on residents to help improve parks, streets and public spaces. The Beautification Commission will host the event Saturday, Feb. 28, with check-in at 8:30 a.m. at the Garvey Community Center, 9108 Garvey Ave., according to a city flier and social media announcement. Organizers will…
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Credit Repair Basics For Local Families
Bad credit can feel permanent, but it is not unusual, and it is not the end of the road. This article is part two of a credit repair series sponsored by Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation, focusing on practical steps residents can take to regain financial footing. For many households, past debt decisions continue to…
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El Monte Home Prices Close 2025 Higher
El Monte’s housing market ended 2025 with modest price growth, steady sales activity and continued competition among buyers, according to a year-end report from the California Association of Realtors. The December 2025 year-to-date data shows the median price for an existing single-family residence in El Monte reached $810,000, a 4.9 percent increase from the previous…
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Credit Repair Series Launches In Mid Valley News
Many Americans carry debt without fully understanding how credit works or how it can be repaired. That gap in knowledge has followed the nation since credit expanded alongside industrial growth, leaving millions struggling with balances they never planned to accumulate. This article marks the first installment in a community credit repair series presented by Rio…