THIS WEEK IN REVIEW Mortgage Bonds are getting a boost today on news that a Debt Ceiling contingency plan is being brought forth by the Treasury Department. This good news is moving rates lower. The Treasury’s plan would guarantee present holders of US debt will receive interest payments on time before the Treasury makes any…
Monthly Archives: July 2011
How to Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Did you know there is a new law regarding carbon monoxide poisoning in California: The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 requires carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in each “dwelling unit intended for human occupancy” having a fossil fuel burning heater or appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage by July 1, 2011 for single family residences…
Marin County: Highest median price in California:
Fast Facts from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) Calif. median home price: June 2011: $$295,300 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by region/county June 2011: Marin: $843,080 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by region/county June 2011: Lake County $85,620 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. Pending Home Sales Index: June 2011: 119, an increase of 1.9 percent compared with prior month. (Source: C.A.R.) Calif….
16 of 20 Case-Shiller Cities Show Improvement In May
May’s Case-Shiller Index showed a 1 percent increase from April 2011. Home values rose in 16 of the Case-Shiller Index’s 20 tracked markets. Only Detroit, Las Vegas and Tampa fell. Phoenix was flat.
The Pros and Cons of Paying off Your Mortgage Early
Here is an excellent article from the New York Times about paying off your mortgage early. ______________________________________________________________________________ About the author: The above Real Estate information on Marin County Real Estate was provided by Sylvie Zolezzi. I can be reached via email at Sylvie@YourPieceOfMarin.com or by phone/text at 415.505.4789. I help people move in and out…
Is An FHA Mortgage Better Than A Conforming One?
The FHA is insuring a greater percentage of loans than during any time in recent history. In 2006, it insured roughly 5 percent of the purchase mortgage market. Today, it insures one-quarter. “Going FHA” is more common than ever before — but is it better?
How To Clean Your Front-Loading Washing Machine
Because of the way most front-loading washers are built, they tend to pool water in their drums, which can be a breeding ground bacteria and mildew. Whether your front-loading washer smells “dirty” or not, you’ll want to follow proper procedures to keep it clean.
Burglars don’t Take Vacations
Burglars Don’t Take Vacations While you’re away on vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is burglars invading your home and stealing your personal belongings. So before you leave, take these precautions. They’ll help protect your property and give you peace of mind. Lock all windows and use dead-bolts on exterior doors….
Home Prices Rise For The 2nd Straight Month
A strong spring season helped home values recover, says the government. According to the Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index, home prices rose a seasonally-adjusted 0.4 percent from April to May.
Marin County Real Estate Market Update: Where are we at mid-year?
Half way through the year: how is the market? Tracking the number of sales of single family homes for the first six months over the past three years shows a steep increase from 2009 to 2010 and almost identical numbers compared to last year for 2011: 931 single family homes sold in the first half…
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