Sarah Kolvas | firsttuesday Journal

Jumbo mortgages rates on the decline

Posted by Sarah Kolvas | May 28, 2014 | Real Estate |

Interest rates on jumbo 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) dropped below interest rates on conventional 30-year FRMs, TIME recently reported.

Is a property owner entitled to money losses from a local government when it reasonably defers upgrades to a storm drainage system and the owner’s property is flooded?

Posted by Sarah Kolvas | May 22, 2014 | Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions |

A property owner purchased a multi-unit residential complex. The local government maintained a functioning storm drainage system around the property to protect it from flooding.

Suburban decay: young adults flock to the city

Posted by Sarah Kolvas | May 16, 2014 | Real Estate |

Suburban fringes in the U.S. are losing their young adult populations to thriving urban centers.

Get ready to renew: updating your DRE license

Posted by Sarah Kolvas | May 12, 2014 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate |

California Department of Real Estate (DRE) sales agents and brokers are required to renew their real estate licenses every four years. Follow these guidelines and make it a smooth renewal!