The Obama administration’s announcement late last month that it will revamp its foreclosure prevention efforts by adding loan write-downs to banks’ tool-kits has generated considerable optimism that more loan modifications will stick. But a handful of analysts are tempering that optimism by pointing out that many of these programs face some of the same obstacles […]
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Home Inspections
When walking into a home we can only see surface problems internal problems are not detectable right away.
Unemployment Rate and the Housing Market
When the unemployment rate is high, consumer spending is less. As of March there has been an addition of 162,000 new payroll jobs. Compared to the past three years every month thousands of jobs were lost. Definitely purchasing a home is not on the individuals priority list, their main goal is making it through the […]
The White House
Also known as the “President’s Palace”, was built in 1792 and designed by Irish architect James Hoban.
Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Freddie Mac has reported mortgage rates of 5.08% for this week. Last week the rate was 4.99%, still below the 5% mark it has been for a few months now. The rate increase might be due to the economy gradually stabilizing as well as the federal government’s decision to no longer fund the mortgage market. […]
Kardashian, The Boss & Peg Bundy Properties
Kourtney Kardashian, reality T.V. star, and her new family are looking for a bigger home with a move from Calabasas to Beverly Hills.
What To Look For When Buying a Home
Look for a realtor who understands what you are looking for…
Short Sale
Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Act (HAFA) will hopefully change the dire process of short sales.
More Changes to Modification Programs
On June 1st we expect more changes to the modifications programs…
Celebrity Real Estate
America Ferrera, the star of Ugly Betty has her house on the market at an asking price of $1,599,000. The 3,427 square foot home has…