Author: Carrie B. Reyes

Get creative with vacant retail space

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 16, 2012 | Commercial, Investment, Property Management, Real Estate |

Would you like to see your local shopping mall converted into: Don't change it - I love malls and...

“The housing recovery is upon us!” – not so fast

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 16, 2012 | Interest Rates, Reader Polls, Real Estate |

Do you think home prices will go any lower than their current average before a sustained recovery?...

California limits property tax deduction to…well, taxes

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 11, 2012 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Tax |

This article examines the FTB audits enforcing property tax deduction limitations for 2012 state tax returns – and the backlash from some members of the California Assembly.

FHA lowers fees on streamline refis: will it help California?

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 5, 2012 | Feature Articles, Loan Products, Real Estate |

This article evaluates the FHA’s Streamline Refinance Program, and the impact its reduced mortgage insurance premiums will have on California homeowners.