It may be a down market, but the majority of Americans still see value in home-ownership. According to a recent survey, conducted on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), “An overwhelming 75 percent of the people who were polled said that owning a home is worth the risk of the fluctuations in [...]

People are interested in Real Estate. For many homeowners the equity in their home is their greatest asset. Smart first time Buyers will always rather own than rent. Parents who would not lend their child money for anything else will lend their kids money to buy a home.   When people know that you are [...]

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), owning your home still remains “essential to the American Dream.” A recent survey backed by the NAHB found that Americans “see beyond the immediate housing market to the enduring value of homeownership.” NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen reports that 75 percent of those polled said owning a [...]

WCR Presents CITY TALK Come and hear what is new in our city and what the future holds. Join us as we welcome the following city representatives: Mario Rodriguez, Long Beach Airport Director, Gary Delong, Council member Robert Garcia, Council member Braden Phillips, Long Beach Police Department Robert Zur Schmiede, Long Beach Redevelopment Department Representative [...]

18.5% plan to pay in cash By Inman News, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Inman News™ Real estate investors are likely to be three times more active than other types of homebuyers in their local markets within the next two years, according to a nationwide survey from Realtor.com operator Move Inc. Market research firm GfK Custom [...]

Despite tightened credit for many domestic buyers, the United States is still a top spot for foreign purchases. The National Association of Realtors reports that “international purchases surged by $16 billion this year, one of the highest increases in recent years.” “The U.S. has always been a desirable place to own property and a profitable [...]

John Ulzheimer, president of Consumer Education at SmartCredit.com, the credit blogger for Mint.com, is an expert on credit reporting, credit scoring and identity theft. Formerly with FICO, Equifax and Credit.com, Elzheimer is a rare editorial source — a recognized credit expert who actually comes from the credit industry. He often references in his writings the [...]

Low mortgage rates have stayed in place which resulted in an increase in mortgage applications for both purchases and refinances. Freerateupdate.com’s daily survey of wholesale and direct lenders showed that mortgage rates have been consistent and still at the lowest levels of 2011 for the past week. Conforming 30 year fixed mortgage rates are at [...]

FRAUD WARNING REGARDING LAWSUIT MARKETERS REQUESTING UPFRONT FEES FOR SO-CALLED “MASS JOINDER” OR CLASS LITIGATION PROMISING EXTRAORDINARY HOME MORTGAGE RELIEF By Wayne S. Bell Chief Counsel, California Department of Real Estate I. HOME MORTGAGE RELIEF THROUGH LITIGATION (and “Too Good to Be True” Claims Regarding Its Use to Avoid and/or Stop Foreclosure, Obtain Loan Principal [...]