In case you haven’t already discovered it on your own, we have a really great library system in San Mateo County. You can find just about anything there, from recently published books to new TV shows just released on DVD. To save time, I like to go online to PLSInfo, search for something and have [...]
Archive for March, 2009
- San Mateo County Community Information Handbook
- Where Do I Find Information About Schools?
- Loan Refinance…Think Again?
- What the Media Hasn’t Told You About the Mortgage Market
- San Mateo Real Estate Price Report – February 2009
Where Do I Find Information About Schools?
Where Do I Find Information About San Mateo County Schools? One of the factors that affect property values is the strength of the public schools. Even if your children are grown or if you aren’t planning on having any children, it is still a good idea to take a look at the schools in the [...]
Loan Refinance…Think Again?
Purchase Money Loan Protection One of the least known pitfalls of refinancing involves the concept of personal liability when a homeowner defaults on their mortgage. It relates to a provision in the law called the Anti-Deficiency Statutes. The law basically says that when a buyer borrows money to purchase real estate consisting of one to [...]
What the Media Hasn’t Told You About the Mortgage Market
Time for Order in the Chaos It’s time to bring order and understanding to the chaos and confusion in today’s mortgage market. The media has contributed greatly to the volume of misinformation and disinformation about the cost and availability of home loans in San Mateo. If you’re a prospective buyer, here are some important facts [...]
San Mateo Real Estate Price Report – February 2009
As we enter the last month of the first quarter, the San Mateo County single family home resale market is showing early signs of resurgence. The number of newly initiated home sales (aka pending sales) moved to 453 units in February 2009, up more than 103 units from the February 2008 data. In combination with [...]
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