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14 July 2008
Prices are Rising-for four straight months!!
Prices have risen for four straight months. The median home price has fallen from a high of $230,200 in July 2006 to a low in February 2008 at $195,600, a drop of 15%. Since February, however, it has risen steadily every month. By May the index (which Read More...
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14 July 2008
Economic Calendar for the Week of July 14 – July 18
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14 July 2008
Forecast for the Week - July 14, 2008
We could be in for another explosive week, as several reports will show the impact inflation continues to have on the economy. Tuesday will bring the wholesale inflation measuring Producer Price Index as well as the Retail Sales Report, which measures Read More...
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05 May 2008
Don't Overpay - File a Property Tax Appeal
DON'T OVERPAY... FILE A PROPERTY TAX APPEAL: Property taxes seem to jump up year after year. Unfortunately, we've become so accustomed to rising taxes that it's no longer a surprise. But here's something that may surprise you. Did you Read More...
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11 April 2008
Buyers and Renters - The Cost of Waiting
First up: The loss of tax deductions . In most cases, people who lack a mortgage pay more federal and state income taxes than those who qualify for a mortgage deduction. A Mortgage Calculator illustrates this point: Assume that a buyer is currently paying Read More...
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11 April 2008
2008:The Best Year to Buy a Home in 35 Years!
In April of 1973 , mortgage rates were about the same as they are today. Since that time, we have only had mortgage rates this low during 2001 and 2002, the height of the seller's markets where there was little inventory. In the last two major buyer's Read More...
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07 April 2008
Bond Prices move higher...Rates move lower!
Remember, when Bond prices move higher, home loan rates move lower ...Bonds have rebounded higher off of their key 50-day moving average support level, and are moving back toward the upper portion of their current trading range. This means if Bond prices Read More...
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07 April 2008
Taking an Interest in your Credit Card Rate...
Credit cards are one of the most pervasive forms of your financial picture. On a daily basis, they provide the flexibility and freedom to reserve a hotel room, travel without carrying cash, and purchase just about anything at anytime. As such, your credit Read More...
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03 April 2008
Good News!..Feb. 2008 Homes Sales in a Stable Range..
Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain within a fairly stable range, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales - including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops - rose 2.9 percent to a seasonally Read More...
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02 April 2008
What is Title Insurance?-Buyer info
What is Title Insurance? The purchase of a home is probably the single largest investment you'll make in your lifetime. It is only prudent that you want to safeguard your rights and investment. Title insurance assures that your rights and interests Read More...
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02 April 2008
Tax Rebates Coming Soon... When will you get yours?
Last month, President Bush signed the Economic Stimulus Package into law - setting aside $168 billion in tax rebates and incentives to help boost the US economy. As we head into spring, those tax rebates are getting ready to hit the mail. So when should Read More...
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02 April 2008
RENTERS BEWARE!
If you are currently renting , the following might be helpful. Just for comparison: if you are currently Renting and paying $2k per month and could have bought a $400K home a year ago at last years interest rates with a mortgage of around $1800, that Read More...
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14 March 2008
Apartment Buildings - Multi-Family Units - Good time to Buy - NOW!
The National Multi Housing Council projects the number of "households that rent" will increase by four million over the next 10 years, with half of them renting apartments in properties with five or more units. Looking back at 2007, the group Read More...
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13 March 2008
Multi Family Bldgs. - Investors Buying in Los Angeles CA
*Updated March 11, 2008 Investors (Foreign and Domestic): There are some very real investment opportunities in the Los Angeles CA area involving Multi-Unit Residential properties. As a Buyer , if you are not ready to make a home purchase, you can still Read More...
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08 March 2008
International Buyers - Sizing Up the California Market.
Due to my efforts in optimizing my website www.LAexclusiveProperty.com I am speaking with more and more International Buyers that are beginning to consider real estate investments in California. The reasons for this traction are the weakened dollar and Read More...
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