by Heather | Mar 1, 2012 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR
Home buying doesn’t begin with home searching; it begins with a mortgage pre-approval. Often, first-time home buyers fear getting pre-approved because they’re afraid the lender may tell them they do not qualify for a mortgage or they qualify for a loan smaller than...
by Heather | Feb 28, 2012 | C.A.R., Legal
You are invited to attend a free, interactive Legal Live webinar on handling transactions involving multiple sellers or buyers. On March 6th from 1 to 2p, C.A.R. attorneys, Stella Ling and Sanjay Wagle, will discuss common legal and practical issues that arise when a...
by Heather | Feb 20, 2012 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR
On February 9, 2012 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...
by Heather | Feb 7, 2012 | NAR
When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which...
by Heather | Feb 6, 2012 | TSBOR
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the first step of a Real-Estate Owned (REO) Initiative targeted at the hardest-hit metropolitan areas announced in August 2011. Investors interested in participating may “pre-qualify” to establish eligibility...
