As expected the mortgage interest rates have been going up for several months. As they say, don't fight the Fed. In reality, the Federal Reserve has been hitting the interest rates on two levels. Moving the Fed Funds Rate a 1/4% every few months, increasing the short term rates... and slowly ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates are Up, Hopefully Stabilize for a Little While
Ron Henderson Chairs the Government Affairs Committee in Sacramento for the California Association of Mortgage Professional Legislative Conference
Beware of Lead Based Paint Liability Misinformation
There's been a lot of misinformation about residential properties having to have lead based paint abated, and who should be paying for it. This infographic from the California Association of realtors is short, but covers the reality of what's transpiring. Beware of the Healthy Homes and Schools ... » Learn More about Beware of Lead Based Paint Liability Misinformation
Los Angeles Housing Affordability for Renters
As reflected in the HARI, Housing Affordability Renters Index, the Los Angeles region is the least affordable in the nation at 18%. The home ownership rate is also the lowest at 47.7%, which translates to Los Angeles having a higher percentage of renters than owners. Compare that to the Phoenix area ... » Learn More about Los Angeles Housing Affordability for Renters
All Tax Liens Will Be Removed from Credit Reports
Last year, the three National Credit Reporting Agencies (NRAs) – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – started to implement enhanced standards for collecting and updating public record data reported on consumer reports, in accordance with the National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP) requirements. As a ... » Learn More about All Tax Liens Will Be Removed from Credit Reports