The Justice Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have issued several monetary penalties this year to lenders for alleged maternity discrimination against loan applicants. Investigators found that lender’s underwriting criteria stated if the applicant is on family ... » Learn More about Regulators Penalize Lenders for Maternity Discrimination; More Conflicting Regulations
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San Fernando Valley Housing Inventory Up All Price Ranges
The San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles) active housing inventory is up substantially across all price ranges. What does this mean? Real estate is a very regional element. National housing statistics that makes the news, has very little to do with what's happening in specific regions or neighborhoods. ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Housing Inventory Up All Price Ranges
California Housing Market at a Glance
The media is dwelling on the existing "national" home sales increasing month over month by almost 5%, when California's sales slowed by .6% month over month, and almost 10% year over year. This is prime time during the year when most sales are coming together. The statewide inventory level stayed ... » Learn More about California Housing Market at a Glance
Rons Real Estate News & Financing Updates May 20 2014
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California Housing Market at a Glance
The California Real Estate Market has slowed from its overheated condition in 2013. In a nutshell: * Existing Home Sales - quantity DOWN year over year (Tighter credit due to new loan legislation, higher prices, fewer investors buying into the higher market, and fewer traditional buyers qualifying ... » Learn More about California Housing Market at a Glance