LA Real Estate Advice: Mortgage Players Look to Soften Bill

LA Real Estate Advice: Mortgage Players Look to Soften Bill

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 21, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: As Congress moves to finalize new financial regulations, the mortgage industry is working to soften a series of provisions that reshape how most Americans obtain home loans. The Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Tips to Make Your House a Home

LA Real Estate Advice: Tips to Make Your House a Home

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 20, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: After getting the keys to their new homes, many first-time home buyers are excited about finally having the opportunity to personalize and furnish their new house. From Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: California May Home Sales

LA Real Estate Advice: California May Home Sales

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 19, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: An estimated 40,965 new and resale houses and condos were sold statewide last month. That was up 9.3 percent from 37,481 in April, and up 4.9 percent from 39,051 for May Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Realtors, Brokers Target Home-Appraisal Rule

LA Real Estate Advice: Realtors, Brokers Target Home-Appraisal Rule

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 18, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: The mortgage-broker and real-estate industries are pushing to have a measure that would kill new home-appraisal rules inserted into pending legislation to overhaul financial-sector Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Rates Up From Yearly Low

LA Real Estate Advice: Rates Up From Yearly Low

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 17, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: National average for a 30-year fixed loan dips slightly to 4.75 percent. Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages backed off from yearly lows this week, but still remain historically Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Southland Median Sale Price Over $300K; 4-Year High

LA Real Estate Advice: Southland Median Sale Price Over $300K; 4-Year High

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 16, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: Southern California home sales rose last month in all but the lowest price categories as buyers took advantage of tax credits and low mortgage rates. The median price paid Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Is a Housing Shortage Coming?

LA Real Estate Advice: Is a Housing Shortage Coming?

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 15, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: As the nation struggles to shrug off the worst housing crash since the Great Depression, it may be hard to believe a housing shortage could be on its way. The nation is Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Real Estate Outlook- After the Credits

LA Real Estate Advice: Real Estate Outlook- After the Credits

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 15, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: The Federal Reserve’s latest region-by-region analysis of the national economy, the so-called “Beige Book” released last week, has an important message Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Can You Afford to Buy a House

LA Real Estate Advice: Can You Afford to Buy a House

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 13, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: Be sure to factor in all the costs. Although the thought of paying a mortgage is more enticing than paying rent, it’s important to understand all the costs involved Read More >

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LA Real Estate Advice: Housing Market Isn’t What it Used to Be

LA Real Estate Advice: Housing Market Isn’t What it Used to Be

Posted by Clinton Wade on Jun 12, 2010

Westside LA Real Estate Advice: On the bust side of the boom, the housing market has emerged in a brave new world. Distressed properties litter the market. Tighter underwriting rules apply. Regulations Read More >

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