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Housing Foreclosures Start to ‘Flare-Up’ Again

In California, foreclosures slowed dramatically last year due to a new law designed to protect homeowners, the California Homeowner Bill of Rights, and due to the $25 billion National Mortgage Settlement with mortgage servicers over so-called “robo-signing” foreclosure paperwork fraud. … Continue reading

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California pending home sales hit near-four-year high in January

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 28, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — California pending home sales posted the strongest gain in nearly four years during January, rising from both the previous month and year, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today. … Continue reading

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US Homeowners Rise Above Water on Mortgages

The negative equity numbers also don’t say anything about whether or not the loans coming out from underwater are delinquent. While the overall delinquency rate dropped dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2012 to 7.09 percent of all loans, according … Continue reading

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Pending Home Sales Fall Due to Dwindling Supply

The Realtors’ monthly index fell 5.4 percent in the Northeast month-to-month, rose 0.9 percent in the Midwest, fell 4.5 percent in the South and fell 8.2 percent in the West. The West, and its severely distressed markets like Phoenix and … Continue reading

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California pending home sales decline in November; share of equity sales …

LOS ANGELES, DC – January 02, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Seasonal factors sent California pending home sales lower in November, while equity home sales continued their upward trend, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today. Pending home sales data: … Continue reading

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California Pending Home Sales Decline in November; Share of Equity Sales …

LOS ANGELES, Dec 28, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Seasonal factors sent California pending home sales lower in November, while equity home sales continued their upward trend, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) (C.A.R.) reported today. Pending home sales data: C.A.R.’s Pending … Continue reading

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October home sales hit 3-year high; prices up 17% year over year

Southern California’s real estate market bucked the typical fall slowdown last month, with buyers snapping up pricier homes and sales roaring up 18% over the prior month. Sales hit a three-year high for an October, rising 25% from the same … Continue reading

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Real Estate Rebounds are Strikingly Different in California and Florida

It’s no secret that the two most populous markets where home values got hit hardest during the housing bust – Florida and California – are now both well into  rebound mode. But which one appears to be the stronger at … Continue reading

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Real estate market rebounding [Google+ Hangout]

Foreclosures started in California have dropped to the lowest level since early 2007, the latest sign that the housing market is rebounding faster than analysts expected. Join us for a live video chat on the state of real estate in … Continue reading

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California foreclosure starts fall to 2007 level

The number of Californians entering foreclosure dropped in the third quarter to its lowest level since early 2007. Foreclosure filings have fallen as banks work toward completing more loan modifications and short sales. An improving economy and rising prices have … Continue reading

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