Builders broke ground on 9.3% more homes last month: http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/12/20/new-home-construction-bounces-back-soars-93
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Senate passes amendment to increase loan limits
The Senate has passed an amendment to increase the loan limits to 125% of local area median home prices.
The limits were recently lowered from 125% to 115% and the lowered amount would prevent some home buyers from
getting a mortgage. Read more: http://www.realtor.org/newsletters/washingtonreport/2011-10-24_washingtonreport?cid=WR10252011:32540&ed_rid=1910685#MortgageLoanLimits2
The limits were recently lowered from 125% to 115% and the lowered amount would prevent some home buyers from
getting a mortgage. Read more: http://www.realtor.org/newsletters/washingtonreport/2011-10-24_washingtonreport?cid=WR10252011:32540&ed_rid=1910685#MortgageLoanLimits2
Renters spend more than homeowners on housing
Renters outspend owners on housing: http://rismedia.com/2011-10-25/renters-outspend-owners-on-housing/
Monday, October 24, 2011
Annual real estate sales up again
Annual sales were up for the 3rd month in a row: http://lowes.inman.com/newsletter/2011/10/24/news/158277
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Buy a home and get a US Visa
In an effort to spur the housing market, here's a proposal for foreigners: http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/10/21/lure-foreign-buyers-buy-home-get-visa
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
5 signs a real estate recovery is near
5 signs a real estate recovery is near http://lowes.inman.com/newsletter/2011/10/05/news/154743
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Kids get in FREE to San Diego Zoo/Safari Park
The month of October kids get into these 2 parks for FREE - http://www.sandiegozoo.org/kidsfree/
Saturday, September 17, 2011
The value of Home Warranties
A home warranty can save you hundreds of dollars in repairs. I just bought one for my home, read more here - http://rismedia.com/2011-06-29/the-value-of-home-warranties-protect-your-wallet/
Thursday, August 25, 2011
California cities top list of fastest selling homes
Check out how many Calif. cities made the list of the least # of days to sell a home: http://lowes.inman.com/newsletter/2011/08/25/news/150741
Monday, August 22, 2011
Best states for kids to live in
Each year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT Data Book provides information and data trends on the conditions of children and families in the United States. California ranks 16, the top spot went to New Hampshire with Minnesota #2 - http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/acrossstates/Rankings.aspx?order=a&loc=6&ind=137&dtm=10657&tf=867
Monday, June 27, 2011
Risks of writing an offer contingent upon the sale of your home
Good article weighing the pros and cons: http://lowes.inman.com/inmaninf/lowesnewsletter/news/145338
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Top 10 markets for Investing in foreclosures
Check out where to pick up the best deals and return on your investment: http://lowes.inman.com/newsletter/2011/06/21/news/145253
Monday, June 06, 2011
Investors are buying
Investors see the value in purchasing: http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/news2011052702?opendocument
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
More news on falling interest rates
There has never been a better time to be getting a mortgage: http://freddiemac.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=12329&item=40283
Friday, May 27, 2011
Investors are buying why aren't you?
Investors are buying why aren't you? I have an investor client in escrow on a property that cashflows: http://www.linkedin.com/news?actionBar=&articleID=545262195&ids=0Rej4Odz8Rd3kIczoUczAMdjgRb3gPc3ATe3kQdiMOd3gQdzwQd3kIc3wPejkVdjgR&aag=true&freq=weekly&trk=eml-tod-b-ttle-44
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Turn your phone into a remote for your home
The future is here! Use your Android phone as a remote to turn on your home lights and appliances: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/10/turn-your-android-phone-into-a-remote-control-for-your-home/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Friday, May 20, 2011
Seller financing is back
Tight lending and poor buyer credit makes this popular again: http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2011051804?OpenDocument
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Mortgage applications on the rise in May
Interest rates are low and people are buying/refinancing in greater numbers. Read more: http://rismedia.com/2011-05-12/mortgage-applications-increase-8-percent-in-early-may-says-mba/
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tips for a clean kitchen
10 tips to a cleaner and safer ktichen: http://rismedia.com/2011-04-13/10-tips-for-a-cleaner-safer-kitchen/
Sunday, February 06, 2011
6 Home tax deduction traps
As tax time approaches, here's something that might help you on form Schedule A - Itemized Deductions:
http://www.houselogic.com/articles/schedule-form-6-home-deduction-traps/
http://www.houselogic.com/articles/schedule-form-6-home-deduction-traps/
Friday, February 04, 2011
Housing improvement articles
There are now more signs of housing recovery being touted in the media each day: Here are 2 articles
for you: http://www.dsnews.com/articles/clear-capital-sees-signs-of-upturn-in-us-home-prices-2011-02-03
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/fiserv-after-five-years-of-record-declines-home-prices-begin-to-stabilize-2011-02-01
for you: http://www.dsnews.com/articles/clear-capital-sees-signs-of-upturn-in-us-home-prices-2011-02-03
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/fiserv-after-five-years-of-record-declines-home-prices-begin-to-stabilize-2011-02-01
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Bathroom floors - how to avoid slip-n-fall
If you can't decide what flooring to choose for your bath, read this: http://lowes.inman.com/inmaninf/lowes/news/135831
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Calif. borrowers exempt from deficiency on 1st loan
Homeowners and investors: lenders can't get you for deficiency on first Trust Deed after Short Sale: http://www.car.org/legal/foreclosure-short-sale-folder/short-sale-deficiencies/
Friday, January 14, 2011
5 Questions buyers should ask their agent
This is a great article pointing out questions a buyer should ask their agent when seeing a home: http://www.hgtv.ca/holmesinspection/tips.aspx?categoryid=8392358446504888474
Friday, January 07, 2011
Home prices are down - so why not insurance?
Good article on why NOT to lower your insured value: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40845420/ns/business-real_estate/
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