The total distressed sales, including short sales and real estate-owned (REO), for April 2016, fell again this month putting these sales 3 percentage points below April of 2015 and 1.7 percentage points from the previous month, March 2016, according to recent data released by CoreLogic. If the current year-over-year decrease in the distressed sales share […]
In anticipation of the existing-sales report for June coming out next week, it is important to note the uptick in demand that has been shown so far amidst lagging supply levels that pushed the median sales higher. This article was published originally on DSNews, The Week Ahead: Existing-Home Sales Look to Repeat – DSNews
As a Licensed California Real Estate Broker, I do not pay referral fees or often called Bird-dog fees to unlicensed persons. Bob Hunt’s article below gives an excellent analysis of the laws surrounding such fees, both State and Federal. By scbhunt@aol.com (Bob Hunt) More than a few real estate agents are confused about the […]
Looking for homes is generally simple, too, but once you find the right property and you want to place an offer, then the drama and histrionics start. Buying a new home today is one of the most stressful activities that families and individuals face in our fast-paced world where decisions are made instantly and as […]
Wells Fargo Offering Low Down Payment Mortgages without FHA backing. LOS ANGELES Wells Fargo & Co. has started offering a new type of mortgage that requires a tiny down payment and could appeal to customers who might otherwise get loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. Most big banks have pulled back from offering […]
Written by Melissa Kennedy on Tuesday, 07 June 2016 | Realty Times Unfortunately, you can’t just expect to buy a home and have its value automatically rise along with inflation and the home market as a whole – Unless you live in downtown Manhattan! Maintaining the value of your home is all about making sensible […]
Great ideas to transform your bathroom with an easy on the wallet upgrades. Jaymi Naciri of RealtyTimes provides a list of things you can do. Cringing every time you walk into your bathroom? You don’t need to rip the whole thing out. “Reviving a tired washroom needn’t require a total overhaul,” said This Old House. […]
