Talking Points … As the weather heats up, some home buyers may be considering purchasing a home with a pool. If a home that is in foreclosure has a swimming pool that has been neglected, it’s possible that it’s hiding years of neglect,...

Source: San Diego Union Tribune Chase and Wells Fargo are the latest two banks that have agreed to slash mortgage balances as much as up to $100,000 for certain clients through the state program Keep Your Home California. Read the full story...

Source: Fox Business News As home prices continue to recover and interest rates remain at near-record lows, many houses are receiving multiple offers and to win the bid, buyers need to stand out from the crowd. According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION...

Talking Points … Some sellers wonder whether it is necessary to offer a home warranty, especially when inventory is low like it is currently. The biggest advantage of a home warranty – which covers breakdowns in major systems – is that...

In its most-recent foreclosure report, CoreLogic reported 55,000 homes were lost to foreclosure in March, up 6 percent from 52,000 completed foreclosures in February. Read the full story...