by countyproperties | Sep 23, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Real Estate
Sales of previously owned homes came in 18.6 percent higher last month when compared to August 2010, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Completed transactions rose 7.7 percent on a month-over-month basis to a seasonally...
by countyproperties | Sep 23, 2011 | Finance, Latest News
FICO scores, which are used by financial institutions to determine creditworthiness, remained “relatively stable” between 2005 and 2011, according to Banking Analytics Blog. Still, new data suggests mortgage foreclosures, delinquencies and bankruptcies...
by countyproperties | Sep 17, 2011 | Finance, Real Estate news, San Diego Real Estate
Now is the perfect time to buy! The California Housing Fund Platinum Program is offering: 3 percent grant for homebuyers to use for closing costs, down payment or pre-paid loan expenses. Grant does not have to be repaid, and there is no restriction in turning the...
by countyproperties | Sep 10, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Real Estate
When income is freelance or self employed these are the challenges to overcome. After the financial market downturn in 2008, getting approved for a mortgage loan became even more difficult. Combine that with the fledgling economy, which left many people turning to...
by countyproperties | Jul 8, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, loan modification, Sellers, Short Sales
Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court banned three men and their company from the mortgage modification business and ordered them to pay nearly $19 million for consumer refunds. The defendants allegedly deceived distressed homeowners...