Though the wildfires in Sonoma county, California destroyed thousands of homes, displaced residents have found accommodations through their family, friends, or insurance company resulting in a low demand for government-provided housing.
Read More »California Mudslides Claim 17 Lives, Destroy 100 Homes
Update: As of Friday morning, January 12, the death toll has risen to 17. ______________________________________________ Heavy rains set off a series of massive mudslides in Montecito, California, killing at least 15 people, trapping hundreds more in their homes, and destroying approximately ...
Read More »Wildfires and Low Inventory to Strain Southern California Housing Market
With the Thomas Fire continuing to rage across southern California, exacerbated inventory shortages are likely to make the housing market even more complicated in the months to come.
Read More »CalyxSoftware to Host Second National User Conference
CalyxSoftware announced that registration is now open for CalyxVision 18, the company’s second national user conference. CalyxVision offers the unique opportunity for lenders and brokers to receive Calyx software training. Attendees will learn practices from Calyx software experts to help increase their company’s productivity and maximize profitability.
Read More »ValuAmerica Expands Footprint With California Acquisition of ValuEscrow
ValuAmerica of Clayton Holdings LLC announced that it has acquired ValuEscrow, Inc., expanding its closing and escrow operations.
Read More »Favorable Conditions For SFR Investment in Many Cities
It could be a great time to invest in rental properties, according to a recent report that measures the ratio of wealth accumulated through home equity versus the ratio of wealth accumulated through renting. Eight cities listed in the 20-City Composite favor renting, while eight favor buying. Four major metro areas could sway in either direction at the end of Q2.
Read More »Appraisal Software Now a New Mobile Application
HouseCanary has integrated their appraisal software into a mobile application. HouseCanary Appraiser now allows appraisers to use the software without relying on web browsers. Appraisers can write reports from start-to-finish on site and cut down on time and costs.
Read More »Homeowner Survivor Bill of Rights Approved by Assembly
California’s assembly moved one step closer to enacting legislation designed to protect widows, widowers, and other heirs from unnecessary foreclosures, according to a recent release from bill supporters.
Read More »‘Survivor Bill of Rights’ is Gaining Traction
One of the states hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis has proposed legislation to protect families from foreclosure after the death of the borrower named on the mortgage.
Read More »One State Takes Mortgage Relief a Step Further
One of the states hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis is providing some relief to struggling homeowners.
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