In an effort to help the home owners who have continued to make their payments even though the home is currently worth less than what is owed, the federal government has launched its plan to allow FHA loan refinances for … Continue reading
We think they are! Or at the very least exaggerating the negatives and minimizing or omitting the positives. If you have followed the recent news trends it would seem that real estate has become the brunt of sensationalism again. Are … Continue reading
While glancing through my sources of real estate news this morning I came across an article mentioned by the California Association of Realtors®. It was published by the Wall Street Journal. While it is based on national trends, I see … Continue reading
SB1275, a bill that would have required banks to hold off on foreclosure proceedings while they were negotiating loan modifications with a home owner was rejected this week by the Assembly. This bill would have also required the banks to … Continue reading
Last year California signed into law protection for homeowners who lost their homes through foreclosure. Is essence, the law prohibited lenders from suing displaced homeowners for the loss suffered in market value if the loan was purchase money. This law … Continue reading
It may not feel like it today, but summer is beginning to wind down. Cooler weather is coming and its time to do some of the annual home maintenance, before it gets too cold or wet. Preparing your home for the fall … Continue reading
My faithful followers have read my comments about real estate as an investment. Some newer readers might think this is just because I am in the business of assisting people with their real estate needs. Even as the market corrected … Continue reading
Set your price carefully Price it too high and buyers may not even look at it, too low and you’re cheating yourself. A Realtor® may give you a free market analysis if you ask. This gives you an idea of … Continue reading
According to recent surveys and studies, many Americans are. For instance, the 401k seems to be loosing out as the most prominent. As the economic downturn caused many company to reduce or discontinue matching funds in company 401k plans, employees … Continue reading
OK, you know that buying that For Sale by Owner house could be problematic. You really want (dare we say need?) the security of having a Realtor® on your side to protect your interests. Do you just start shopping for … Continue reading