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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?
Chris Hemsworth and his wife had recently scooped up another stylish property in Malibu for $3.5 million. The 4,612-square-foot pad was an upgrade from their previous home, and the extra space was necessary because their kids loved to run around. Tory Housing Bill Could Inadvertently Increase Homelessness
David Cameron's controversial housing bill is facing yet another concern coming from the Local Government Association. The LGA is urging peers to make a number of amendments to the legislation on the back of fears that it could lead to increase in homelessness in the United Kingdom. NYC Real Estate Players Players Named In Offshore Leak Database
NYC real estate had been greatly impacted by the release of the Panama Papers. The leak revealed millions of documents from the illegal offshore law firm Mossack Fonseca. It had already led to the resignation of the Prime Minister of Iceland and had revealed the shady offshore transactions of the likes of Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif and the Russian President Vladmir Putin. Washington, Colorado, Oregon States Top List of Markets With Fastest-Growing Prices; New York City, California Left Behind
Home prices had been steadily rising and individuals trying to buy homes had been bemoaning the trend. When it comes to the nation's biggest year-over-year growth in sales prices, already-costly New York and California did not get top spot but instead other Western states dominated the list. San Francisco Real Estate Rising House Values Beat London, Amsterdam, Paris Figures
San Francisco real estate had some of the most costly properties in America, to the point that in order to keep things fresh, observers had started making comparisons overseas. In a study of housing values in 26 nations around the globe, San Francisco beat out every other city. Can You Still Buy a New Home After Foreclosure?
A foreclosure might mean you have lost ownership of your first home, but that does not mean the end of it all. While going through a short sale or foreclosure can ruin your credit, reports state that it is still possible to bounce back and buy a new home despite this record. What kinds of instances make it easier for buyers to get a new home after foreclosure? Real Estate Tips: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Home
Planning to buy your very first home? Here are some common mistakes people do when buying their first property. Saudi Arabia to Build Own Mortgage-Guarantee Fund
As the kingdom is facing a housing shortage in the next five years, the government is trying to implement some mitigation steps. Saudi Arabia's Housing Ministry is planning to create its own development company that will offer mortgage-guarantee fund to boost housing development in the country and attract foreign investors. Should You Go for Higher Payments in Your Mortgage?
Mortgage payments are long-term commitments, especially for those who opted for a 30-year term. While some may be on the lookout for the lowest interest rate, there may be times when going for higher payments can provide you with more advantages in the long run. Should you consider paying higher for your mortgage? Should You Co-Sign a Family Member, Relative or Friend’s Mortgage?
Good credit is one of the requirements in applying for a mortgage. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to attain the credit rating standards set by lenders, especially those who are just starting to work. Co-signing a mortgage is one of the options being offered to buyers who are unable to apply for a mortgage because of bad credit. Should you consider being a co-signer for a family member, relative or friend?
