by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
Tough financial decisions often bow to sustenance, kids E-books, video books, blogs, Web videos and infographics now all contribute to the knowledge we need to help make smart decisions, especially in the realm of real estate and personal finances. Because so much...
by countyproperties | Nov 3, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
We have great news to share with you. Last week, Congress voted to restore loan limits and the maximum cap for Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans. Their action reinstates the loan limit of 125 percent of area median price, up to $729,750. Higher loan limits will...
by countyproperties | Oct 31, 2011 | Latest News
What’s scarier than a home with shag carpet and wood paneling? How about one with nightly apparitions and unexplained noises? In honor of Halloween, we bring you seven properties with haunted histories. Henry Webber House Located in Aspen, Colo., the Second...
by countyproperties | Oct 31, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Pending home sales declined in September, although activity remains above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, fell 4.6 percent to 84.5 in...
by countyproperties | Oct 31, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, loan modification, Short Sales
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, on Monday announced changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) to help more borrowers. The program will continue to be available to borrowers with loans sold to Fannie Mae and...
by countyproperties | Oct 31, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
The economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the three months ending Sept. 30, the government reported, easing fears that the nation would fall into a second recession but still too slow a pace to cut significantly into the high unemployment rate....
by countyproperties | Oct 31, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Sales of new single-family homes increased 5.7% in September from the prior month, topping most analysts’ estimates. The Commerce Department said the seasonally adjusted rate of 313,000 units last month rose from 296,000 for August, which was revised upward...
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2011 | Latest News
How to Check Your Oven Temperature If you are worried about your oven not properly heating, you can quickly check it yourself. Buy an oven thermometer and place it in the oven. Set the oven thermostat to 350 degrees F. The oven should heat to between 325 degrees and...
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2011 | Latest News, New Homes
According to the latest National Association of Home Builders index Homebuilder optimism climbed to the highest level since the federal homebuyer tax credit started in April 2010. The NAHB and Wells Fargo survey builders to gauge perceptions of the new, single-family...
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Investment Properties, San Diego Real Estate
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) recently released its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for October showing with rental demand rising and apartment economics improving, the multifamily sector is a strong positive signal for the U.S. housing industry. Over the year...
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
Mortgage interest rates are not set by banks, lenders or brokers. Mortgage interest rates are based on mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which trade just like regular stocks and bonds. In essence, if MBS selling volume is lower, bond yields and mortgage interest rates...
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
It is unlikely home prices will drop as much as 17%, but analysts with Barclays Capital evaluated that possibility during a recent analysis of future home prices. However, the firm noted such a decline is unlikely because the shadow inventory of 4 million to 7 million...
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
The Senate voted 60-38 Thursday night to reinstall the elevated conforming loan limits on mortgages guaranteed by the government. The higher limits expired Sept. 30. Sens. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced an amendment to H.R. 2112, a...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
Chase_Incentive_Marketing_letterThe nation’s largest banks are luring a select number of San Diego County homeowners to complete short sales with the promise of cash, in some cases as much as $35,000 for each deal. These incentive offers, which require lenders...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate
Home values were down on a yearly basis in August, but showed relative stability in the near term, according to indices that track home values nationwide. Home values fell 4.5 percent year over year in August, to $172,600, and remained essentially flat compared to...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Short Sales
The number of Americans struggling to make their mortgage payments is at traditional highs, while properties remain at high levels of negative equity. Popular strategies for helping distressed borrowers include mortgage modification and refinancing, to name a few. But...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
International buyers of residential properties are an increasing presence in U.S. markets, according to numerous reports. They’re a big driver in a slightly revived luxury market across the country, according to Barron’s. Although Russians, Indians and...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
Commentary: U.S. economic picture unchanged despite European crisis Maintain a sense of humor. Most of the following could not be made up. Freddie Mac yesterday announced the lowest mortgage rates ever found in its 40-year survey: 3.94 percent with a 0.8 percent...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Jennifer Lopez takes on real estate agent role Picturing Jennifer Lopez as a real estate agent is admittedly a bit of a stretch. But as a “matronly” one? Apparently so, according to several celebrity websites commenting on her character’s costume...
by countyproperties | Oct 1, 2011 | Latest News
Through October 31 Pumpkin Station – Del Mar This event is ideal for children ages 3 to 13 and includes pumpkins, several children’s rides, slides and jumps. School programs are available for children to learn about the harvest of the season. Pumpkin Station...
