The local multiple listing service has eliminated the ability to note an open house in the system. This is in reaction to guidance from the California Association of Realtors to meet the "Stay at Home" order. Property showings should be done using technology, avoiding personal physical ... » Learn More about COVID-19 Real Estate Sales and Temporary Loan Guideline Changes From Freddie and Fannie
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Potential Issues Funding Home Purchase and Refinance Loans Due to COVID-19 & the Stay at Home Order
I’ve heard “I didn’t think of that” from several real estate professionals lately. Time to wake up. The COVID-19 virus scenario is going to put purchase loans and refinances at risk in several ways. The Ability to Repay Act portion of the Dodd Frank Regulations requires that the lender of a ... » Learn More about Potential Issues Funding Home Purchase and Refinance Loans Due to COVID-19 & the Stay at Home Order
Meeting with Congressman Cardenas Recap
The other day I had an in-district meeting with San Fernando Valley Congressman Tony Cardenas (D-CA 29th District) with some of my associates from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee. Even though the congressman works on the federal elements of the ... » Learn More about Meeting with Congressman Cardenas Recap
California Water Use Laws and Cost – Here’s the Correct Information
There's been a lot of incorrect information being bantered around regarding new water costs. The water police will not be smacking our wrists for taking a long shower... but a bill was signed into law May 2018 tightens water use efficency use on the states water agencies. It will be the agencies ... » Learn More about California Water Use Laws and Cost – Here’s the Correct Information
FHA Makes it Easier to Get Loans on Condos – Including Reverse Mortgages
It’s been bantered around for years, finally the Federal Housing Administration announced long awaited changes to the guidelines to approving condominiums for FHA loans. This will help in several areas. FHA loans allow for low down payments, and easier borrower qualifying guidelines than ... » Learn More about FHA Makes it Easier to Get Loans on Condos – Including Reverse Mortgages