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Alert: Foreclosure Activity Sinks to Three-Year Low

Foreclosure filings nationwide dropped 14 percent last month to their lowest level since February of 2008, according to data just released by RealtyTrac. One in every 577 U.S. homes received a… Read more ⇢

C.A.R. issues open letter on short sales

On Thursday, March 10, C.A.R. is running an open letter in several newspapers statewide, addressing the numerous challenges associated with short sales. The open letter addresses the… Read more ⇢

Short Sale Update: Fewer than three of five short sales close in California

C.A.R. released the results of a statewide survey on short sales and the challenges REALTORS® face in working with lenders and servicers. The most frequent problems REALTORS®… Read more ⇢

ALERT: CAR Gets Proactive on Short Sales

Tomorrow, C.A.R. is placing an open letter advertisement in California’s seven largest daily newspapers, calling on lenders and industry regulators to streamline and improve the short sale process. C.A.R. Read more ⇢

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday…

Deborah Bremner The Bremner Group at Coldwell Banker REALTOR, 00588885, ABR, CDPE, eAgent, CSP, SFR, HRC, CRE (O) 310-571-1364… Read more ⇢

March Madness Preview

March Madness is less than a week away. We preview the tournament and give you all the information you need to prepare for this year’s madness. Deborah Bremner The… Read more ⇢

Unemployment Rate Drops Below 9%

The national unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent in February, as employers added 192,000 jobs to their payrolls, according to figures just released by the U.S. Department of Labor. Read more ⇢

Alert: Foreclosure Mitigation On the Chopping Block

A hearing will be held on March 2 by the Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee to review four bills addressing the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), HUD’s Neighborhood… Read more ⇢

What will homes look like in the future?

Homebuilders and homeowners alike are contemplating what the home of the future should look like. We examine projections, predictions, and plans from the top architects and designers in the… Read more ⇢

Top 10 Countdown: Home Remodeling Projects that Return Cash at Closing

According to the 2010-2011 Remodeling magazine Cost vs. Value Report, these updates bring the best return based on their cost and the value they add to your home. So,… Read more ⇢

ALERT: Good News For Los Angeles Home Values

Despite some grim housing news from Case Shiller’s most recent National Home Price Index, Angelenos can breathe a small sigh of relief. U.S. home prices fell an… Read more ⇢

Real Estate Affordability Sets New Record

Nationwide housing affordability during the fourth quarter of 2010 rose to its highest level in the 20 years since it has been measured, according to National Association of Home… Read more ⇢

ALERT: Judge Rules MERS Cannot Act On Behalf Of Banks

A New York judge has ruled that Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) does not have the right to transfer mortgages on behalf of its members, meaning it does… Read more ⇢

ALERT: NAR/CAR Response to the Fannie/ Freddie GSE Proposal

The White House’s proposal today to shut down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and reduce the government’s role in housing finance brought swift response from the National Association of… Read more ⇢

ALERT: Administration Lays Out Plan for Winding Down Freddie/ Fannie

The Treasury Department has just released the Obama administration’s plan for reforming the nation’s housing finance system and winding down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Officials say the reform measures will… Read more ⇢

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