It’s another year filled with optimism and dreams. According to the Chinese lunar year, this is the year of the Monkey or ‘Hou’, and if you are a Monkey, it means you are inherently, intellectually...
Historically, the fall and winter months, “the off season,” usually see a reduction in home sales, as most home buyers, especially families with children, are more likely to use the warmer months of spring and...
A recent study by the Pew Research Center, finds that millennials, age 18-34, are more likely to return home to live with their parents than to set up their own independent households. The study shows...
Rent-to-Own, renting a home, usually single family, with the option to purchase it at a later date appears to be making a comeback. This was a popular option, especially for the credit challenged, in the...
Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen, has confirm that the Fed is on track to increase interest rates later this year. However, concerns of “unanticipated developments” could delay or accelerate the process. And although the economy...
6.5 million Homeowners with mortgages could save approximately $200-$500 on their monthly payments by refinancing, most could qualify and benefit from traditional refinancing while 450,000 are HARP-eligible. HARP, the Home Affordable Refinance Program, is a...
Without question, it is important to know upfront all costs associated with the purchase of a home. That is one area of the home buying process that should never be a mystery. Your real estate...
In December of 2014, a service tax, Senate Bill 8 (SB 8), the “Upward Mobility Act,” was introduced by Senator Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys). The bill’s purpose is to generate $10 billion for schools, local...
There is speculation that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in June then gradually increase thereafter, however, the impact of low oil prices, a strong dollar and the unemployment rate over the next two...
A week ago, Governor Brown ordered a mandatory 25% reduction in water usage on campuses, golf courses, and cemeteries and to replace large lawns with drought tolerant landscaping. A temporary statewide rebate program is set...