Freddie Mac economist makes ’13 housing predictions
AP file photo. Frank Nothaft, chief economist for mortgage giant Freddie Mac, is in San Diego this weekend for the American Economic Association annual meeting. He took some time Friday to talk to U-T San Diego about his national and regional predictions for housing...
COLLEGE-GLEN TOWN HALL MEETING
Thursday, February 21st 6:00pm - 7:30pm @ College Greens Swim & Racquet Club2707 Notre Dame Drive Please come share your thoughts with Councilmember McCarty. City staff will be on hand to answer questions, as well as a representative from AT&T to discuss...
Housing a Sweet Spot for Economy as Rebound Extends to 2013
John GittelsohnJan 04, 2013 1:20 pm ET Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- At Lambert Ranch, an Irvine, California, housing development where prices start at $1 million, just two of 98 homes are unsold since the project opened in May. The builder, New Home Co., is opening 14...
Home Prices Poised for Growth in 2013
By Stefanos Chen In stark contrast to this time last year, the housing market is chugging into 2013 with a head of steam. Home-listing prices were up 5.1% nationally in December on a year-over-year basis, according to data released Thursday by real-estate listings and...
Good news about real estate: Home equity is growing again
After hitting a low of $6.45 trillion in the final quarter of 2011, Americans' combined home equity jumped 20% during the next nine months to $7.71 trillion. By Kenneth R. Harney of latimes.com WASHINGTON —With all the nail biting over fiscal policy and the...
Mortgage debt relief extended for homeowners
By Lily Leung A law that gives financially strained home-sellers tax relief on forgiven mortgage debt has been extended through 2013 as part of "fiscal cliff" talks. Mortgage debt that's been forgiven by lenders in short sales or loan workouts is typically...
Writing the Short Sale “hardship letter”
Homeowners having trouble paying their mortgage are often required to write a hardship letter when applying for a loan modification. Such a letter is a requirement for modification applications under the government’s Making Home Affordable program. Making sense...
College Greens / Glenbrook Sales in January 2013 (Sacramento, Ca)
There were 9 homes sold in College Greens / Glenbrook / Larchmont / College Greens East for the month of January, 2013. That is slightly down from the 10 sold in December, 2012. Traditionally the neighborhood has a lower amount of sales from...
Rosemont Sales in January 2013 (Sacramento, Ca)
There were 9 homes sold in Rosemont in the month of January, 2013. That is an decrease from the 13 that sold in December, 2012. Here are the addresses and specific information. Currently there are: 5 Active listings, 3 Active short sale...
Thinking about buying a house at Auction???
Many home buyers think that real estate auctions are the best way to get a good deal on a home. While there are certainly deals to be had, auctions also can be dangerous for buyers. Buyers planning to attend an auction are advised to do their homework and know...



