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 ⇢

Q.  I read your description of “shadow inventory” last week.  So why aren’t banks selling off their foreclosures? A.  Observers say several factors are at work. Read more ⇢

For the past 60 days I have working with Titanium Solutions as a Home Retention Consultant (HRC) in an effort to bridge the gap between homeowners and lenders who… Read more ⇢

There are fewer active buyers in the real estate market these days — but every one of them seems to be looking for a real bargain.  For many buyers, the… Read more ⇢

Under the Foreclosure Alternative Program (FAP) announced last week by the Obama Administration, someborrowers may be eligible for the U.S. Treasury Dept.’s deed-in-lieu program, also referred to as “cash… Read more ⇢

UPDATE: 2326 Glendon Ave., LA CA 90064.   The REO foreclosure property  in Lower Westwood, north of Pico Blvd, has an accepted offer and is looking for backup.  After… Read more ⇢

Everyone is aware of the challenges the housing market faces on a national level, but for savvy buyers, the long-term benefits of home ownership and the opportunities… Read more ⇢

In the month of March we saw a record level of foreclosure activity — the number of households that received a foreclosure filing was more than 12 percent higher than the… Read more ⇢

Modern homebuyers will inevitably come across one or more properties currently classified as a short sale. A short sale is an attempt by the current owner to sell a… Read more ⇢

Buyers seem to be looking to buy a foreclosure or a short sale. This short list is a roadmap to a successful purchase in a difficult market. Read more ⇢

Attention, potential investors and homebuyers: home prices have fallen across the board more than six percent over the past year, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which tracks… Read more ⇢

An REO foreclosure property is available in Lower Westwood, north of Pico Blvd. The home is a newer construction Mediterranean style  home built, in 2005. The property is located… Read more ⇢