Category Archives: Orange County California real estate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fewer California mortgages are in default

Fewer California mortgages are in default Continue reading

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B of A starts a loan mod center in Orange County

B of A starts a loan mod center in Orange County Continue reading

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How Big Is The Foreclosure Market? It Depends On Where You Live, Of Course.

Foreclosure filings rose 4 percent nationwide last month versus June, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.com. For the 17th straight month, total filings topped 300,000. 6 states dominated activity levels. Continue reading

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Shadow Inventory. Yes? No? Maybe?

Shadow Inventory. Yes? No? Maybe? Continue reading

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Housing Market Holds Its Own: Life after the Tax Credit

Housing Market Holds Its Own: Life after the Tax Credit Continue reading

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