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Press Release: Buyer purchasing power index remains high

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 2, 2013 | Feature Articles, Interest Rates, Real Estate

The buyer purchasing power index (BPI) is used by agents to compare the amount of mortgage funds available to buyers today with one year earlier.

No up-front fees for mortgage loan modifications

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 26, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate

If you have clients receiving loan modifications, this one’s for you: loan modification negotiators cannot require any fee before all services have been completed.

Standardized solar rooftop permit fees

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 26, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate

This law standardizes permit fees for rooftop solar installation across the state.

FHA reserves drop below zero: is a bailout on the horizon?

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 7, 2012 | Loan Products, Reader Polls, Real Estate

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reports its reserve fund is at -1.44% (or negative $16.3 billion), down from…

The recovery mirage

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 23, 2012 | Feature Articles, Real Estate

The housing recovery has been spotted in states across the nation – except in California. This article explores California-specific housing data and offers a clear picture of when our state’s recovery will finally arrive.