Housing assistance grants for homeowners and renters affected by the Camp, Woolsey, and Hill fires
Through a $1 million gift from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, C.A.R. is offering disaster relief grants up to $2,000 per household to provide assistance with mortgage relief or temporary housing, such as payments on the mortgage of a primary residence that was burned in a fire, lease or rent payments on replacement housing, or payments to a temporary shelter.… Read the rest
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Best Christmas Lights and Awesomely Decorated Homes Around Los Angeles
Whether your holiday of choice is Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa there is a timeless joy to be found in taking a spin around the holiday light displays. There is a particular magic to those over-the-top holiday light displays created by someone's...
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Protect yourself and your belongings in case of fire
Fire season is officially upon us here in Southern California. With thoughts of fire season, come thoughts of insurance and whether we have the appropriate coverage to cover our belongings. Most insurance policies require that you provide an...
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Factors We Must Consider while Choosing the Right Organic Crib Mattress
Mothers are always looking for buying the best things for their babies. Once you start looking for the right crib mattress, you are sure to be spoilt for choices. Many health-conscious parents wish to purchase non-toxic or organic crib mattresses for promoting a...
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California Proposition 5 & California Proposition 10
November 6, 2018 is around the corner and I am sharing two propositions affecting Real Estate properties with you. California Proposition 5 Property Tax Transfer Initiative (“Prop 5”) concerns calculating property tax on owner-occupied replacement properties. A "yes"...
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2018 4th of July fireworks in Southern California
Alhambra– Almansor Park 800 Almansor St. Family activities begin at 3 p.m; fireworks start at 9 p.m. www.cityofalhambra.org Avalon/Catalina Parade, dinner and fireworks at the casino 4th of July Parade on Crescent Ave in Avalon begins at 1 p.m Buffet dinner and...
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Three Steps to a Healthier Home
Cleaning your home doesn't have to be hard. There are some natural, effective ways to clean your home. If you want to drastically improve your health, your family's health and your pets' health, you need to implement some changes within your home, but they're a lot...
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The Important Home Costs To Budget For
There are many costs associated with owning a home, and first-time home buyers often do not fully understand or budget for these costs. A home is likely the most expensive thing you will ever own, and repairs can be astronomically expensive. Even small...
read moreThe Reverse Mortgage Process: An Interview with Houtan Hormozian of CRESTICO Funding
Tell us a little bit about your experience, company history and the services you offer. At CRESTICO, we pride ourselves on being the company that is changing the face of the real estate industry with our top notch service philosophy which focuses on meeting your needs...
read moreThe worst mortgage advice you could get
Bad mortgage advice could cost you tons of money and time. Are you thinking about buying or refinancing a home in the near future? If so, chances are you're getting all kinds of advice from well-intentioned friends and family. Just remember to keep this important...
read moreHome equity loans make a comeback
Some banks show an uptick, but often, the loans are harder to get. Seeking money for a pressing need or unexpected expense? A TV commercial airing these days from U.S. Bank suggests a solution: A home equity line of credit. The spot may be reminiscent of the housing...
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