Category Archives: Coto de Caza real estate

Is This Market ‘Bottom’ a True One That Will Stick?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob Phillips

From Friday’s DSNews.com, written by Esther Cho: “During a CoreLogic economic webinar Thursday, the company’s chief economist, Mark Fleming, Ph.D., was asked if the housing market has hit bottom and will it stick, as reports seem to be speculating. Apparently, the market … Continue reading →

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B of A to Offer Principal Writedowns to 200,000 Delinquent Borrowers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Bob Phillips

From this morning’s DSNews.com, written by Carrie Bay: “Bank of America began mailing out more than 200,000 letters this week targeting borrowers thought to be eligible for principal-reducing modifications under terms of the recent settlement the company and four other servicers … Continue reading →

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Being a non-contingent buyer, when you have a house to sell

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Bob Phillips

The simple fact is housing prices are better than they’ve been in years, as are interest rates, and that scenario has created more demand than the market could satisfy. This WILL poop out at some point, but the problem with … Continue reading →

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California foreclosures slashed by 53%

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bob Phillips

California foreclosures slashed by 53% April 13th, 2012, 9:35 am · by Jon Lansner, of the Orange County Register Pin It For those who fear an oncoming wave of distressed properties that will swamp the housing market, here’s a bit … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Delinquency Rate to Fall 20 Percent in 2011?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Bob Phillips

The mortgage delinquency rate (the ratio of borrowers 60 or more days behind on mortgage payments) is expected to fall nearly 20 percent by the end of 2011 to 4.98 percent, according to TransUnion. Continue reading →

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Industry Completes 1.5M+ Loan Mods in 1st 10 Months of 2010

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Bob Phillips

Far more homeowners are receiving workout solutions — including loan modifications — than are going to foreclosure sale each month Continue reading →

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Rent A Home Or Buy A Home : The Case For Both Sides

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Bob Phillips

Is it better to rent a home, or to buy one? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. In this balanced, 3-minute joint interview from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll hear the case for both sides. Continue reading →