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The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Southern California

Editorial Staff | 6 Jul 2020

Real estate markets vary greatly depending on the location. In southern California, real estate has skyrocketed in recent years and has shown no sign of slowing down. Let’s take a… more

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The 5 Least Affordable Cities for Middle Class Households

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 6 Sep 2018

Some of the most attractive metro areas in which to live are completely inaccessible to middle-class homeowners, a trend which is becoming more pronounced. Families paying over 30 percent of… more

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Buyers Undeterred by Wildfires

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 31 Aug 2018

Historically, the occurrence of wildfires has dampened home-value appreciation in the immediate area of the fire. This holds true even in neighborhoods with no evacuations or property damage. However, the… more

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Offer Mortgage Moratorium to Fire Victims

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 15 Aug 2018

As California’s wildfires continue to spread, more homeowners face the destruction of their homes. Just this Sunday, the Mendocino Complex fires (formerly the River and Ranch fires), consumed 8,000 acres.… more

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Top 3 Hottest Luxury ZIP Codes in the United States

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 11 Apr 2018

New data from Realtor.com indicates that luxury home prices in certain markets around the country are spiraling through the roof, and the trend does not appear to be cooling anytime… more

Investor Voices

Certificated and Uncertificated LLC Security – Know the Difference

Corporate Direct | 17 Nov 2017

You want the best protection possible for your assets. You want to use the strongest entity available. But if you live in a weak asset protection state (like California) and… more

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Wildfire Devastation: How Tiny Houses Could Help

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 30 Oct 2017

When multiple wildfires swept across California, burning hundreds of thousands of acres and destroying thousands of homes in the process, California’s housing crisis became immediately worse. While homeowners are still… more

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California Settles with Mortgage Servicer Over Alleged Misconduct

Editorial Staff | 26 Oct 2017

After a long and drawn-out battle with the state of California, Ocwen Financial Corporation has finally reached a settlement with California’s Department of Business Oversight (DBO). Ocwen agreed to pay… more

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California Wildfire Damages to Exceed $1 Billion, Exacerbates Housing Crisis

Editorial Staff | 24 Oct 2017

California wildfires have killed nearly four dozen people, destroyed nearly 7,000 homes and other buildings, and caused at least $1 billion in damages, so far, said northern California officials late… more

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Report: Loan Limits Stifling New Home Sales in California and Arizona

Think Realty | 21 Apr 2016

By Adam Artunian John Burns Real Estate Consulting A new report from John Burns Real Estate Consulting says the pool of qualified new home buyers appears to be running thin… more

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