I know, I know, there is a large community out there saying, “These programs don’t help. It’s not enough money.” Well, there are a lot of programs right now to help underwater homeowners. And while some may not apply to you, […]
Although this blog is primarily focused on real estate, we love promoting San Diego County and if it has to do with coffee too, even better! So guess what?! In an annual competition hosted by a panel of experts and […]
On February 9, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced that California secured up to $18 billion for its distressed homeowners as part of a $25 billion national multistate settlement with the country’s five largest loan servicers. More than $12 billion […]
A recent survey by Trulia revealed that while 63 percent of unmarried respondents said it doesn’t matter to them whether the person they date owns a home or rents one, 36 percent of women and 19 percent of men taking […]
Short sales and good news? Is this an oxymoron…? There will soon be increased incentives paid for completed short sales, according to a spokesman for Freddie Mac. So here are the stats: short sales skyrocketed dramatically since about 2006. Both Fannie Mae and […]
If you miss a mortgage payment, the lender has a right to foreclose — to sell your property and recover the loan amount plus foreclosure costs. However, lenders sometimes prefer to work out matters so that foreclosures can be avoided […]
The National Association of Realtors recently reported on legislation signed into law that will be taxing housing to pay for the extension of the payroll tax, and maintain Medicare payments and unemployment benefits. Despite the Association’s strong opposition to diverting […]
Lately with the economy the way that it is, lots of people need lots of help to be able to make it month to month. It hasn’t been easy lately. So as of December 1, 2011 they have made changes […]
Lower prices and interest rates in the third quarter of 2011 contributed to an improvement in housing affordability for California home buyers. The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced home in California rose to 52 […]
