They say sometimes "what's old is new again". Then again sometimes "what's old is just old". It's been a few years, but every so often a website needs a facelift or a repurposing. In this case, it was both. I started Multi Real Estate Services back in 1995. Back then it was basic HTML ... » Learn More about A New MRES Multi Real Estate Services Website
California Real Estate Market at a Glance
We knew the real estate market statistics were going to be rough in April, and they were. I blogged last week on the San Fernando Valley numbers, but it was a difficult month throughout the state. Generally real estate is local. In this case, the COVID-19 malfunction is having its way with the ... » Learn More about California Real Estate Market at a Glance
Another Change to Post Forbearance New Loan Qualification
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac borrowers in forbearance can apply for refinancing and new purchase mortgages once their loans are current It waives a previous mandatory wait of 12 months. That move allows faster access to record-low ... » Learn More about Another Change to Post Forbearance New Loan Qualification
Unintended Consequences of Mortgage Forbearance – Video
The mortgage forbearance program is a moving target, and changing constantly. This is as of 5/13/20. There are the unintended consequences on taking a mortgage forbearance. If you're in a financially distressed position because of COVID, us it. If you can afford to make the payments, pay it. There ... » Learn More about Unintended Consequences of Mortgage Forbearance – Video
San Fernando Valley Real Estate Sales Take a Hit in April From COVID
We knew the statistics for residential real estate in April were going to be rough. It was the first full month the “Stay at Home” order would have been in place. They were.... 2020 started as very strong real estate market, but hit a wall in the middle of March when the COVID-19 economic ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Real Estate Sales Take a Hit in April From COVID