by Phyllis Rockower | May 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Are appraisers getting better at what they do? For a long time the inexperienced appraisers hired on the cheap by banks were the source of much disgust. Their appraisals were often lower than true value. They were using junker sales and foreclosures- often not even in...
by Phyllis Rockower | May 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Only 2 in 5 Housing Markets are Improving -Freddie Mac THIS IS AN INTERESTING POINT OF VIEW SINCE MOST OTHER PUBLICATIONS ARE GLOWING “According to Freddie Mac’s new Multi-Indicator Market Index (MiMi) continues to show a weak housing market overall. The...
by Phyllis Rockower | May 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Southern California home prices in April show more signs of a slowing market This is a welcome sign for buyers who have been priced out of the housing market. High prices and mortgage rates have kept many families and investors from buying, causing sales to tumble...
by Phyllis Rockower | May 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
What you need to know about dealing with contractors First of all this is not about trust. You have to assume they are out to cheat you and behave accordingly. They are guilty until proven innocent. Check the contractor out with the better business bureau. Check with...
by Phyllis Rockower | May 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Multi-family building up 15% this year. Demand is up for apts. As the economy improves more young people are moving out of their parents homes. They are choosing apts rather than houses because of the tough housing markets More than 1/2 of the people in this region...
