What will the new consumer protection bureau do for home buyers? Part of the financial reform bill signed into law by President Obama includes the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which plans to write new rules and monitor problems and abuses in areas such as residential real estate settlements, credit scores, “truth in … Continue reading Real Estate News Roundup
ZipRealty conducted a survey in June that highlights where men and women differ in their house-hunting priorities. Overall it seems the survey respondents had fairly similar priorities. I wonder if any of them were house-hunters from the Tehachapi area. It is interesting to note that men are not focused on "man-caves" or home theater rooms. … Continue reading Are House-hunting Priorities Different for Women and Men?
The California Association of REALTORS® offers many benefits to its members. CAR also provides outreach to consumers in the form of Market Snapshots. This one is for May 2010. It offers a one page overview of what's going on in the real estate market. The CAR perspective is statewide. How do you think the statewide … Continue reading Real Estate Market Snapshot
After foreclosure: How long until you can buy again? The short answer is: it depends. If you are a Tehachapi or Kern County homeowner that is in foreclosure or has already lost their house, you may be able to purchase a home again is 2 to 7 years. Getting a mortgage to finance a home … Continue reading How Long Before You Can Buy After Foreclosure?