Monthly Archives: May 2010

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

Mortgage rates are low and they likely won’t stay that way. If you’ve been thinking about a refinance, talk to your loan officer as soon as possible.

California proposes ban on metal bats after Gunnar Sandberg's head injury

I am so delighted that Gunnar is better and that a positive outcome for all high school baseball players in California may well be the result of this tragedy. Read the full article: California proposes ban on metal bats after HS kid injures skull� – Ann Killion – SI.com.

Lowest Jobless Rate in Bay Area: Marin County | NBC Bay Area

Lowest Jobless Rate in Bay Area: Marin County | NBC Bay Area.

Video : The Right Way To Water A Garden

In this short video from ExpertVillage, we learn how to make sure our plants get the water they need to survive without getting *too* much water.

Mortgage Refinance Opportunities at Yearly Lows

I have great respect for three highly professional and reliable mortgage brokers.  Their names are Alan Garber (All California Mortgage), Andrew Grossman (Princeton Capital) and Paul Schectman (Viva Financial).  I feel equally comfortable recommending either one to my clients.  Please feel free to call me for their contact information.  My husband and I have worked personally…

Marin County Real Estate Market Trend – April 2010

 Why low ball offers significantly below asking are sooo last year!      How is the market?  Gazing into the economic crystal ball, I would venture to say that the recent improvement in consumer confidence bodes well for the housing market.         In his  Report dated May 2, 2010, Coldwell Banker’s San Francisco Bay Area President Rick Turley wrote: “The health of…

The Right Way To Take A Cash Gift For Downpayment

As lenders tighten mortgage guidelines, minimum downpayment requirements are increasing. It’s leading to an increase in the number of buyers accepting cash gifts from family. There’s a right and wrong way to accept a gift.

Your Mortgage Approval Isn’t Final Until It’s Funded

A mortgage approval is never final until it’s funded. A host of things can “go wrong” while your home loan is underway. Some are in your control, many more are not. And just being aware of some potential pitfalls could help save your loan down the road, and your peace of mind today.

Foreclosure Activity Slows For The First Time In Several Years

According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.com, the number of foreclosure notices dropped 2 percent between April 2009 and April 2010. 2 percent may not seem like much, but it’s the first time in the history of the RealtyTrac report that the annual foreclosure rate has dropped.

Top 10 Hiking Trails in Marin County

With summer right around the corner, it is time to put your hiking shoes on and hit the trails.   Marin County is a hikers paradise with 3 national parks, 6 state parks, 24 county open space lands and 7 other parks and open space areas providing over 500 miles of magnificent trails. Forty-two percent of…