Preferred home building techniques and materials change over the years. Some materials that were commonly used in older homes have since been found to present a health hazard. In this post, we focus on lead, which was used in paint and plumbing. While the hazards of lead are very serious, especially to young children, abatement (removal) is seldom necessary…
Articles for October, 2008
San Diego homes on sale: 1/3 off!
Real Estate News for September: Everyone loves a sale, and the price declines in the San Diego real estate market over the last year have finally resulted in a surge in sales. September’s home sales were nearly doubled when compared to last September
Bailout is not much help for homeowners
The infamous Wall Street Bailout was signed into law several days ago. The intent of the bill is to provide greater access to credit, hold down interest rates, and prevent a sharp increase in unemployment. What does the bill do for distressed homeowners?
Countrywide Loan Modification and Foreclosure Relief
Thanks to legal action, there is an 8.4 billion dollar loan modification and foreclosure relief program from Countrywide. If your first loan payment was between Jan. 1, 2004, and Dec. 31, 2007, you may be eligible…