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I was reminded this weekend of another reason I so love living in San Diego county when I walked the trails at Torrey Pines State Reserve with my family. This is one of the most beautiful places in San Diego to walk, hike or jog. The vistas are breathtaking, the torrey pines magnificent, and the...
04/20/2009
We all know they are out there–people who feed off the desperation of others. The current housing market is no different. In fact, it is a perfect environment for the birth of new schemes to take your money from you, no matter that you are just trying to save your home from reverting to the bank....
04/08/2009
You may have seen the stories in the paper and on television of the rise in foreclosure scams. There are new and different scams born constantly, and with the changing laws and offers of help to homeowners, you are all the more vulnerable if you are facing foreclosure or a change in your ability ...
03/22/2009
You may have thought they were a thing of the past but there are some people who may qualify for the new stated income loans, and they are available now. Lenders who provide this type of loan are not plentiful and you will need to do some research to find a mortgage house that has a relationship ...
03/15/2009
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Good news for first time homebuyers! If you purchase a home in 2009 you will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $8,000. For those of you who have been waiting to buy a home this news, combined with low interest rates and some nice sales prices, makes it a great time to start shopping....
03/14/2009
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I have always lived by the adage that if you discover something amazing you should share it with others. That is why I have to tell you about the Fountain of Youth Juice in Encinitas. Yes, I said “juice,” and no, this is not your chain smoothie store where sugary frozen concoctions are mixed up (...
03/12/2009
If you hold a mortgage with Citigroup and are unemployed, the announcement made March 3 can help you with your payments. Citigroup has created a new program whereby it will temporarily lower mortgage payments for borrowers who have recently lost their jobs. Qualifications: 1. Recent job loss (y...
03/04/2009
For those of you who read my post of a few days ago (How the new Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Can Help You, February 24)), you should know that over the last several days there has been a great deal of information released on the details of this plan, of which I feel the need to sha...
02/27/2009
As you likely know, the Obama administration has instituted a new plan to help homeowners facing foreclosure-the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. The good news is that the plan actually reaches beyond merely helping those who are behind on their payments–it will actually help those w...
02/24/2009
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Yes, you read the title correctly. Let me explain… We all remember the horror and tragedy of September 11, 2001. It made many of us question many things–our safety, the future, mortality, hatred, humankind. But out of all the terror and confusion and profound sadness came something beautiful. I f...
02/09/2009