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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?
The Manhattan hotel industry suffers first decline in 5 years. The said dip was caused by robust hotel development and investment in Manhattan; with more than 3,400 rooms added in the market last 2015 and a record hotel purchase of the $1.95 billion worth Waldorf Astoria by Anbang Insurance Group. Real Estate Tips: The Best States for Retirees in 2016
Retirees have a different way of defining "quality of life." They consider a range of factors that younger people usually don't including cost of goods and services, taxes, health care access and quality, crime rate and even the weather. Based on all these components, Bankrate evaluated all states in the US and came up with the best places for retirees to live in 2016. Global Real Estate: Slowing Chinese Investment in New Zealand Only Temporary
Chinese investment in New Zealand went down a notch since last October due to new buyer restrictions implemented by the Reserve Bank. The said slowdown is only temporary, according to a head of a company that facilitates the overseas property purchases of Chinese buyers. San Francisco Plans to Double-up On Requirements for Affordable Housing
A plan to require housing developers to provide twice the number of affordable units is set to be unveiled today. Average Long-term US Mortgage Rates Show Mixed Movement; 30-year Fixed-rate Mortgage Rate Down to 3.97 This Week
The key 30-year rate now below the 4 percent mark. While the cost of borrowing money are still below previous record average of 6 percent for a 30-year loan, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been modestly rising and falling in the previous weeks. Real Estate Investment 2016: Things to Know and Where to Go
Despite the said impending global economic slowdown and its possible effect in the real estate market this year, experts still see this year as a great time to invest in real estate. Mortgage Tips: Understanding Fixed Rate Mortgages And Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Comparing loans? Here are two terms you have probably been comparing - 'Fixed Rate Mortgages' and 'Adjustable Rate Mortgages'. Here's a quick and simple comparison between the two loan types: Home Mortgage Tips: Understanding FHA Loans, What It Means, And What Are Its Advantages And Disadvantages
First time home buyer? You might have heard about FHA loans. An FHA loan is what you need if you do not have enough cash to drop a 20% down payment on a home mortgage. FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, was created in 1934 by the US Congress to help people be eligible for a home loan even if they have low income. Home Security Tips: Non-Costly Security Measures
Sometimes, you do not have spend a fortune on home security and insurance to resolve home security issues. Although of course, great home security and insurance are both good investments, but there are also things you can do to avoid losing your valuables to burglars. Home Mortgage Tips: How Long Does It Take To Acquire A Home Loan?
Looking to buy a new home? You might start to wonder how long the mortgage and sale process could take before you can eventually get a new home. Here's the thing, the entire process cannot be completed overnight. But if you put in high levels of effort and you get a professional's assistance, you can definitely shorten the loan application process. Here is the summary of the whole application:
