Top 10 green building trends in 2012
Jerry Yudelson is about as green as they come. In his more than 25 years of work in sustainability, he has been a member of the… Read more ⇢
News
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING ROSE 1.2% IN NOVEMBER
Spending on construction has been swinging up and down over the last few months, but November was a fairly good one for the industry. According to the Commerce Department,… Read more ⇢
LA is Most Popular City For Europeans Looking to Move to US
Moving from Europe to LA: it’s not just for interwar intellectuals like Bertolt Brecht and Arnold Schoenberg anymore! Trulia, which previously found that Angelenos are… Read more ⇢
5 Mortgage and Foreclosure Myths
In a mortgage market that changes as quickly as this one, today’s fact is tomorrow’s fiction. For buyers, misinformation can be the difference between qualifying for a home loan… Read more ⇢
Demolition of Sunset Bridge – Full Closure
Demolition of the westerly abutment of the northern half of the Sunset Bl Bridge has been re-scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 between the hours 10:00pm and… Read more ⇢
Winterize your home…even in California?
The cold weather is finally here, so it’s time to make the small changes that will make big differences in your energy consumption, comfort, and safety around your home… Read more ⇢
2012 Home Sales: Positives on Many Fronts
NAR released its latest pending home sales index figure last week and for the second month in a row the index is up. But more than that, the index… Read more ⇢
Tip of the Day: Home Inspection
Considering hiring a contractor for a physical inspection, property repairs during escrow, or a post purchase remodel? It is always a good idea to check the licenses of potential… Read more ⇢
2012 Home Sales: Positives on Many Fronts
National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is upbeat about 2012 because in a number of areas indicators are pointing upward. Not only are home sales up… Read more ⇢
UPDATE: PASADENA, CA No-Smoking Ordinance Takes Effect
Effective January 1, 2012 the City of Pasadena will require a written disclosure of the city’s No Smoking Ordinance on all sales, leases and rentals in buildings with 2… Read more ⇢
Low Mortgage Rates Likely to Continue through 2012, Experts Say
But with high unemployment and home prices still falling in many areas, analysts say there is little chance for a housing recovery. By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times… Read more ⇢
Which Home Improvement Projects Offer the Best Returns?
When it comes to remodeling, exterior replacement projects have routinely rewarded home owners with more bang for their buck. This year is no different: REALTORS® recently rated many exterior… Read more ⇢
Mortgage Rates End Year Under 4%
Average fixed mortgage rates in the U.S. over the past week finished the year near all-time lows, with the 30-year home loan at 3.95%. According Freddie Mac’s… Read more ⇢
Which U.S. Markets Look Good For Home Sales In 2012?
The National Association of Realtors is fond of saying that every housing market is different. Thankfully so — going into 2012 as many languish, at least a few are… Read more ⇢
10 Trends in U.S. Housing in 2011 and What to Look for in 2012
As the end of 2011 approaches, the housing market is another year removed from the subprime mortgage meltdown. But the legacy of the crash remains, as homeowners, lenders, regulators… Read more ⇢
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