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U.S. Foreclosure Activity Decreases 2% in February 2010

U.S. Foreclosure Activity Decreases 2% in February 2010

RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, released its February 2010 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions—were reported on 308,524… Read more ⇢
Freebies and Coupons: Jamba Juice

Freebies and Coupons: Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice Bremtwood San Vicente & Montana 11911 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049-5086 Directions (MapQuest)… Read more ⇢
Thumbs Up on Prices, Thumbs Down on Incentives, and Stable Traffic: Los Angeles March Real Estate Update from Credit Suisse

Thumbs Up on Prices, Thumbs Down on Incentives, and Stable Traffic: Los Angeles March Real Estate Update from Credit Suisse

Deborah Bremner The Bremner Group at Coldwell Banker REALTOR, 00588885, ABR, CDPE, eAgent, CSP, SFR, HRC, CRE (O) 310-571-1364 DIRECT (D) (310) 800-2954… Read more ⇢
Short Sales require a special knowledge and sensitivity

Short Sales require a special knowledge and sensitivity

One thing I’ve noticed having been in the real estate business for so long is there are only 2 types of real estate agents today, those who truly understand… Read more ⇢
13-Year-Old Girl Dies In Brentwood Hit-And-Run

13-Year-Old Girl Dies In Brentwood Hit-And-Run

Authorities on Friday were searching for the driver of a silver Mercedes-Benz and perhaps that of one other vehicle in their investigation of a fatal hit-and-run accident that took… Read more ⇢
IRS issues new guidelines on obtaining home buyer tax credits

IRS issues new guidelines on obtaining home buyer tax credits

The new IRS policy clarified documentation that taxpayers need to submit to successfully obtain either credit. When Congress revised the credit programs in November, it ordered the IRS to… Read more ⇢
Downtown LA Skyline

Downtown LA Skyline

Deborah Bremner The Bremner Group at Coldwell Banker REALTOR, 00588885, ABR, CDPE, eAgent, CSP, SFR, HRC, CRE (O) 310-571-1364 DIRECT (D) (310) 800-2954… Read more ⇢
The “Strategic Default”: As Home Values Slide, Should You Walk Away?

The “Strategic Default”: As Home Values Slide, Should You Walk Away?

As you know from my previous blogs, I do a lot of work with clients and the big 8 lenders, assisting with loan modifications and short sales. I recently… Read more ⇢
As Values Slide, Should You Walk Away?

As Values Slide, Should You Walk Away?

As you know from my previous blogs, I do a lot of work with clients and the big 8 lenders, assisting with loan modifications and short sales.  I recently… Read more ⇢
Home Buyer Tax Credit Demystified

Home Buyer Tax Credit Demystified

The United States government is providing an incentive for home buyers through a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and $6,500 for “step up” home… Read more ⇢
Ask the Expert: Rent to Own a Good Idea?

Ask the Expert: Rent to Own a Good Idea?

Q. I can’t really afford a house and my credit score is on the low side, making it more difficult to qualify for a loan. I’m tired of throwing… Read more ⇢
Earthquake Preparednedd, New Personal Finances App, Valentine’s Day Love

Earthquake Preparednedd, New Personal Finances App, Valentine’s Day Love

Learn how to prepare for an earthquake, how to wow your valentine, and discover an easy way to track your finances online. You will find all that and more… Read more ⇢
Ask The Expert: Bank Approval on Short Sales and Foreclosures

Ask The Expert: Bank Approval on Short Sales and Foreclosures

Q. I’m about to start looking for homes, and I have heard that short sales and foreclosures take a long time to be approved. How long does it usually… Read more ⇢
Property inventory rises in January

Property inventory rises in January

Monthly for-sale home inventory increased in January for the first time in 18 months. California markets saw the highest month-to-month jumps in inventory, up 10.6 percent in the San… Read more ⇢
Ask the Expert: Home Costs Getting Burdensome

Ask the Expert: Home Costs Getting Burdensome

Q. I purchased my first home about 18 months ago, just out of college. It’s a great place and I love it. I qualified for the loan, but now… Read more ⇢

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