by Heather | Nov 13, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) index on mortgage interest rates, there was an increase of 0.11 percent from August to September, thereby verifying the upward trend of rates. According to the FHFA, the National Average...
by Heather | Nov 11, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Need a direct line to lenders and servicers? The C.A.R. Finance Helpline is here to help. Earlier this year, C.A.R. launched the Finance Helpline, a free member benefit that helps members connect with lenders and servicers to close pending transactions. The Finance...
by Heather | Nov 6, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), the share of equity home sales in California continued to grow in September, now making up more than eight of every 10 home sales, the highest level in nearly six years. Meanwhile, the...
by Heather | Nov 4, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR
Medical Insurance Revolution Enrollment in the new Covered California (Obamacare) starts in October for January 1, 2014. Prior medical conditions do not affect enrollment or price. Premiums are based upon age, location and plan choice only. You can choose a plan in...
by Heather | Oct 30, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
by Heather | Oct 29, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 11, 2013, indicates the seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 5 percent from one week earlier. The unadjusted Purchase Index decreased 5...
