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Communication is Key
Communication is a word that we often hear but rarely think about. We know it is important and we know we are supposed to do it on a daily basis (like brushing our teeth) but very few of us actually dedicated time and energy to the act of it. Communication becomes...
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...
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 inventory...
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"...
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...
Simple Tricks That Will Turn Your House into a Home
Moving into a new house is exciting, but it’s not necessarily going to feel like home from the very beginning. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to make your house start to feel warm and fuzzy. Here are a few tips for...
5 Tips to Buying a New Home
Purchasing a new home is usually a complicated and stressing experience. One wrong move can kill the deal in minutes. You have to play it safe to get what you want. Here are some key tips you need to consider. Know What You Want A real...
Existing Home Sales Jump in January
January proved to be a good month for home sales, with single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and co-ops selling at the fastest pace in nearly a decade in January, according to information provided by the National Association of...
Home Renovations That Help Increase the Value of Your Home
Renovations that Increase a Home's Value All home renovation projects are not created equal. Some add a significant percentage of the cost directly to the home’s value and some not so much. So before you take out that second mortgage and dump...
Mortgage Loan Programs for Different Borrowers
Mortgage Loan Programs for Different Borrowers. More Products Means Selling More Homes The real estate market can be intimidating. Mortgages, down payments and interest rates can seem like a foreign language. And to be a truly outstanding mortgage broker, you need to...
FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limits for 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a new baseline conforming loan limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2021: $548,250. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by...
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Self Employed Borrowers
Self-Employed borrowers can get mortgages without providing Tax Returns or pay stubs. Self-employed borrowers who have good credit and great income qualify for great mortgages. If you pay your mortgage on time, have money saved up for down-payment but still can’t get...