by countyproperties | Nov 21, 2008 | Current Affairs, Finance, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has created consumer information sheets detailing the various mortgage modification programs available through the larger lenders and government entities, and also has created an easy-to-use reference chart...
by countyproperties | Nov 19, 2008 | Mt Helix Real Estate
Mt. Helix Park is truly the “Crown Jewel” of San Diego East County. From its towering height, visitors enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. Mt. Helix Park has long been a public favorite for outings, weddings, musical shows, and celebrations. Mt. Helix...
by countyproperties | Nov 13, 2008 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
This issue of Mortgage Update contains news and updates on foreclosure assistance programs for borrowers with mortgages issued through Citigroup, and most other mortgages that are owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. KEEP THIS IN MIND...
by countyproperties | Nov 5, 2008 | Del Mar Real Estate
Del Mar is one of the most beautiful destinations along the Western Coastline. The City has two square miles of coastal land and has a population around 4,500. Del Mar’s village-by-the-sea ambience invites you to come and explore its wooded hillsides,...
by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2008 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
Common Questions (FAQ’s) Q-What do I do to get started on buying a home?A-Working with an experienced buyer’s agent, that has knowledge of today’s market is an important first step. It is better to work with one Realtor when searching and buying a...
by countyproperties | Oct 29, 2008 | Real Estate news
NEW-HOME SALES RISE 2.7 PERCENT IN SEPTEMBER Sales of newly built single-family homes posted a slight increase in September, rising 2.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 464,000 units, according to a U.S. Dept. of Commerce report released Monday. The...
by countyproperties | Oct 29, 2008 | Current Affairs, Finance
FED CUTS KEY INTEREST RATE TO 1 PERCENTThe Federal Reserve continued to shave points off the federal funds rate, reducing it by 50 basis points to 1 percent today, the lowest rate in half a century. Analysts characterized the move as another effort to stave off a...
by countyproperties | Oct 29, 2008 | Finance, Real Estate news
County Assessor, Gregory J. Smith, would like to remind property owners that tax relief is still available if their property’s market value has fallen below its assessed value.For all practical purposes, this only affects those property owners who purchased...
by countyproperties | Oct 22, 2008 | Current Affairs, Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
The Senate, House of Representatives and the White House have all stated their willingness to work through a lame-duck session to pass a second economic stimulus package prior to the end of the year. While many ideas have been circulated, few, if any, appear certain...
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2008 | Hillcrest Real Estate
Hillcrest is filled with tree-lined streets to shops, boutiques, bookstores, antique shops, galleries and more. Also there are tons of elegant restaurants and sidewalk cafés on every street. You can find ethnic specialties, coffee and late-night snacks....
by countyproperties | Oct 21, 2008 | Riverside Real Estate
Riverside has the beautiful UCR Botanic Gardens, with 39 acres of flowers, trees, woods, and gardens. There are also hiking trails, spots for picnics, and perfect places just to sit and meditate. Also, there is a Castle Amusement Park which offers rides and...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2008 | Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
FORECAST CALLS FOR PRICES TO LEVEL OUT AND SALES TO RISE IN 2009Home prices throughout most areas of California will post declines next year, while sales of existing homes will continue to rise in 2009, according to C.A.R.’s “2009 California Housing...
by countyproperties | Oct 16, 2008 | Current Affairs, Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
FED ANNOUNCES PLAN TO PURCHASE EQUITY STAKES IN BANKS AND THRIFTSThe federal government on Tuesday announced the launch of a new program designed to assist with ongoing efforts to help stabilize the U.S. banking system and restore confidence in the country’s...
by countyproperties | Oct 11, 2008 | Finance, Real Estate news
US real estate investment trusts soldier on Filed under: Business, USA – OPPE News @ 10:06 am Returns for US real estate investment trusts (REITS) are still on an “upward path” following a bottoming of the market, a national association says. REITS...
by countyproperties | Oct 11, 2008 | Finance
FED, WORLD BANKS, LOWER SHORT-TERM INTEREST RATES BY HALF A PERCENTAGE POINTThe Fed, in concert with several world banks today lowered key lending interest rates by half a percentage point in an effort crafted to curb economic damage from the U.S. financial crises...
by countyproperties | Oct 11, 2008 | Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
PENDING HOME SALES UP 7.4 PERCENT IN AUGUSTPending home sales based on signed contracts rose 7.4 percent from July to August, the highest reading since June 2007, according to NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index released today. The Index jumped to 93.4 from an...
by countyproperties | Oct 11, 2008 | Finance, Real Estate news
Home-buyer Tax Credit Buy a home and you get a tax break! As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, a First time Home buyer Tax Credit is now available. But this special tax break ends in mid”2009. A home buyer tax credit has been available for...
by countyproperties | Oct 2, 2008 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
Breaking Commentary: It Passed! Now What?By Liz Ann Sonders, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Strategist, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.October 3, 2008In a 263-171 vote, Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008in the hopes of unfreezing...
by countyproperties | Oct 2, 2008 | Current Affairs, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
C.A.R. REPORTS SALES INCREASED 56.7 PERCENT; MEDIAN HOME PRICE FELL 40.5 PERCENT IN AUGUSTHome sales increased 56.7 percent in August in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home fell 40.5 percent, C.A.R. reported...
by countyproperties | Sep 26, 2008 | Current Affairs, Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
Will the government do a successful bail out or are they being irresponsible? We sit and wait today for Washington to decide on the bail out program. Well, probably not today, knowing how the government was slow to react to the problems...
