Ginger Cookies: 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup (210 grams) light brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsulphured molasses 2 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups (345 grams) all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground […]
On the surface Senate Bill 458 appears to be a god send to distressed homeowners pursuing short sale, but is it?
After an investigation the Senate panel found that Washington Mutual could have prevented the downfall of their company. Executives at the firm had knowingly approved borrowers for loans they knew eventually the borrower was not going to be able to afford. Further investigation found that loans were even given to individuals who had provided false […]
Home prices in Southern California increased 14% last month compared to a year earlier.
There was a new listing on the market by 36 year owners Bill and Jacky Grimsaw, the Presidents former neighbors.
Banks, insurance and auto industry giants all definitely have one thing in common, they all received generous bailout funds to make sure their companies did not go bankrupt. Surprisingly, most of the companies are paying back the funds sooner than expected. The economy is on the right track and hopefully this means we are getting […]
Diane Keaton’s home is back on the market for $10.98 million, just a year ago the property was listed for almost $13 million. She had purchased the 1920s-built home in 2007. One of the unique features of this property is that it has an interior courtyard which is surrounded by archways. The property also has […]
There were many investors and individuals who right away knew the housing blowup was coming, how did so many people miss it?
Borrowers in foreclosures or short sales will qualify for a new tax break. On April 8, 2010 California Legislature approved a tax break to further assist distressed homeowners. The bill is expected to waive state taxes on mortgage debt that was forgiven in a foreclosure or short sale. About 34,000 taxpayers are expected to benefit […]
