Monthly Archives: June 2011

Home Values Climb 0.8 Percent

Maybe homes are holding value better than we thought.

Top 25 Least Expensive and 5 Most Expensive U.S. Cities

There are some U.S. towns in which the cost of living remains affordable — and downright cheap — as compared to the national average.

4 Keys to Saving for your Future Home

A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (June 22, 2011 Edition)

Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0 — the fourth straight unanimous vote for the nation’s Central Bank.

How To Clean Outdoor Furniture : Resin, Wood And Metal

This week marks the official start of Summer. If your home’s outdoor area has furniture on it, you’ll want to make sure that furniture is clean.

Foreclosures in Marin County: the Real Story

According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, monthly foreclosure filings fell 2 percent in May to just under 215,000 filings nationwide. Foreclosure counts have now dropped over 16 consecutive months, dating back to January 2010.

Short sales demystified

In this FOX Strategy Room interview Alex Charfen, CEO of the Certified Distressed Property Institute (CDPE), explains in layman’s terms the difference between short sales and foreclosures, who qualifies for a short sale and a loan modification, what is a strategic default and much more. As a CDPE agent, I can help you or anyone you…

MORTGAGE MARKET WEEK IN REVIEW – June 10, 2011

WEEK IN REVIEW “Flight to Quality” continues to be the dominant market theme as investors flee the equity market for the safe haven of Treasury bonds. This in turn is forcing bond yields lower and interest rates along with them — Great news for anybody in the market to buy a home or refinance. CURRENT…

Do You Know What Questions To Ask Your Lender?

In this back-to-basics interview, you’ll learn some mortgage planning basics to help you get smarter with your next home loan — purchase or refinance.

Time to get a Carbon Monoxide Detector – new California law

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that’s produced whenever fuels such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal are burned. Low levels of carbon monoxide exposure can make victims feel like they are suffering from the flu, while higher levels can be lethal.  Carbon monoxide is responsible for about 480 deaths annually nationwide and…