Loan modifications come slower than some seek
Tuesday Dec 1 | via Bakersfield.com
A day after the federal government announced a new campaign to ramp up assistance to mortgage borrowers at risk of losing their homes, some in Bakersfield remained worried. Comment?
Herb Benham: Aids home fends off wolf at the door
Nov 18, 2009 | via Bakersfield.com
Good news at 910 Grace St.: A house has become a home. The Bakersfield AIDS Project and its supporters closed escrow on Ricky's Retreat, its hospice house and headquarters in east Bakersfield. Comment?
Central Valley investors more likely to keep foreclo...
Nov 18, 2009 | via Atwater Signal
Housing prices are so low that some investors are changing their strategies, going from "fix up and flip" to "touch up and hold." Investors are finding that they can buy and rent the properties for less than the cost of building new. Comment?
Financial literacy programs take on greater importan...
Nov 13, 2009 | via Bakersfield.com
333-5247, www.moneystarthere.com . * New York Life insurance agent John Border does free presentations for community groups, by appointment. Comment?
Nov 7, 2009 | via Home - Redlands Daily Facts
Israel "Doc" Beal was one of the early pioneers in the Crafton, Lugonia and Redlands area, and the first emancipated slave to settle here. Comment?
Other Voices: Dear Congress: Stop infringing on our ...
10 hrs ago | via The Union
This is an open letter to Congress: My name is Vince Rapini. I am an American citizen, a Californian and a voter. Comment?
Real estate expert sees good and bad going forward
Yesterday | via Whittier Daily News
Al Gobar of Alfred Gobar Associates, keynote speaker at the quaterly meeting of the Real Estate Research Council of Southern California at Cal Poly Pomona, on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Comment?
The Local Buzz: OneWest halts foreclosures
Yesterday | via Pasadena Star-News
OneWest Bank, FSB announced it is temporarily suspending all foreclosure sales and evictions to assist borrowers over the holidays. Comment?
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Thursday | via The US Market Blog
Senate passes $871B healthcare revamp. The Senate approved President Obama's sweeping healthcare overhaul early this morning, extending health coverage to more than 30M uninsured - covering 94% of all Americans - and putting an end to industry practices such as refusing insurance to people with pre-existing medical conditions. Comment?
New home sales fall to historic lows
Wednesday | via Sacramento Bee
California's housing starts remained on track for the worst annual performance in more than a half century during November, with builders pulling permits to start just 2,540 single-family homes, condominiums and apartments, the California Building Industry Association reported Wednesday. Comment?
5 min ago | via The California Aggie
Davis Ca Real Estate Search for properties in Davis , California. This is your source for area information, real estate tips, relocation assistance, and home mortgage information. Comment?
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6 min ago | via Guampdn.com
Savvy consumers view offers for "free" products with the same skepticism reserved for weight-loss pills, work-at-home opportunities and spray-on hair. Comment?
Unified property code suggested
9 min ago | via TheNational
The rapid decline in house prices has exposed weaknesses in the framework of property law, say lawyers who are calling for a single code to better protect investors and lenders. Comment?
Advocates eye new plan for jobless borrowers
1 hr ago | via Free Republic
With the nation's jobless making up a major part of future home foreclosures, advocacy groups are meeting with top Obama administration officials to seek ways to help keep the growing wave of unemployed borrowers in their homes. Comment?
Ten day of resolutions - day 7 - get out of debt
Thursday | via Examiner.com
Okay it is the first of January and the bills start coming in. You now realize that you spent way too much for Christmas gifts. Comment?