Up until recently, home buyers were unable to find information about pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties online. Now, Zillow will help the reported 55% of home buyers who are interested in purchasing a foreclosure by making 1.2 million pre-foreclosure and foreclosed properties available at no cost....
As of October 2, 2012, five of the country’s largest mortgage servicers were required to be in full compliance with 320 servicing standards. The banks were given 180 days to comply with the U.S. Department of Justice and 49 state attorneys general’s servicing standards. The...
We are pleased to be hosting a short sale training event in Pasadena. Please join us! WHEN: November 1st, 8:30am WHERE: PFAR, University Club 175 N. Oakland Pasadena, CA 91101 PRESENTED BY: Jennifer Rose, Short Sale Facilitator, National Home Equity HOT TOPICS: * How to start a successful short sale * Document preparation/collection * Submitting a...
When people are looking for a restaurant or salon to try, many turn to Yelp, a social networking site that allows users to rate and review businesses. Now, BlockAvenue is aiming to do the same with neighborhoods. The new service rates the livability of urban...
Under a new rule, consumers would be informed of their right by creditors to a free appraisal report and home estimate within three days of applying for a loan. Currently, consumers are normally charged for appraisal costs, but the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently...
A clear understanding of expenses and revenues is needed by a commercial real estate investor to make an informed decision to purchase a property. The investor must comprehend which expenses are the responsibilities of the landlord and which expenses are paid by the tenants. Commercial...
Prospective home buyers spend a lot of time online these days researching the amenities and features they can’t live without in a new home. They’re savvy and know what they want, and because home ownership is such a costly undertaking, many home buyers aren’t interested...
Changing out your kitchen countertops is one of the easiest ways to give your kitchen a whole new look. There are so many amazing materials that are durable and stylish. Here’s a look at what’s hot in kitchen counter materials right now. Stainless-Steel Countertops: Modern and...
There are many reasons why purchasing a home beats renting and paying someone else’s mortgage, but chief among them is that purchasing a home pays off in just three years on average. Zillow, a real estate website, recently released a new analysis that they call...
There has been a lot of buzz recently concerning a new 3.8% transfer tax that takes effect on January 1, 2013. Many homeowners believe that this new surtax could impact certain real estate transactions next year, but most homeowners will not see the effects next...
