5 Common Water Leak Causes (and How to Prevent Them)
The phrase “It’s just water” is fine for rainy days, but when it comes to the havoc a little H2O can wreak on your home, water becomes a serious… Read more ⇢
Consumer Services
Ask The Expert: Last Minute Loan Decline- What to Do
Q. Can a lender decline financing once I’m pre-approved and have paid for an appraisal? My lender is telling me my credit score has dropped by one point, and they won’t… Read more ⇢
Santa Monica Jazz on the Lawn
It’s that time again! Dust off your beach chair, pack some wine and cheese, and relax with ocean breezes at what is billed as “the coolest jazz… Read more ⇢
Westside Subway Meeting Wrap-Up
Thanks to Curbed LA for providing the following minutes of the most recent Purple Line Subway meeting… Read more ⇢
Do you Qualify for a “Making Home Affordable” Refinance?
Find out if you qualify for Obama's "Making Home Affordable" refinance. Read more ⇢
Building a Deck? Planting a Tree? Installing a Mailbox? Call BEFORE You Dig.
811 is the new number you should call before you begin any digging project. A new, federally-mandated national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811 was created… Read more ⇢
Buyers and Refinance: Credit Bulletin ALERT
Available Now: New Conforming Loan Limits of $729,750 The maximum amount for conforming fixed loan limits through government-sponsored programs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) has officially been… Read more ⇢
Loan Modifications Explained
With all the talk in recent months about financial stimulus and bailouts, a new term has come to the forefront of homeowner’s vocabulary: loan modification. But what exactly does… Read more ⇢
How Much Will it Cost to Refinance?
Finding a good mortgage broker is a matter of asking for referrals from people you know, doing due diligence on every broker you consider, and finally doing the research… Read more ⇢
Staging on a Budget
What’s your best, most affordable staging idea? Dozens of real estate pros offer their best tips. REALTOR® Magazine asked real estate agents to send in their best… Read more ⇢
UPDATED: Should You Consider Refinancing Now?
The most interesting financial product to come out this week is a 1,5, 7, or 10 year interest only loan (becoming fixed at the end of the… Read more ⇢
The Ten Worst Buyer Mistakes
Buying a home in Los Angeles requires some homework. Whether you are planning on buying now or months down the road, there’s no time to prepare like the present. Read more ⇢
Managing Your Credit
Every person in the United States needs to manage their credit, debt and home equity more strategically in order to optimize both their current credit and future financial situation. Read more ⇢
HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: Foreclosure Rescue Scams
With the recent rise in foreclosures, foreclosure-related scams have exploded onto the real estate scene. These so-called “foreclosure rescue companies” claim they will help save your home, but in reality are out… Read more ⇢
First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December… Read more ⇢
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