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January 2007 State of the Bay Area Real Estate Market & Loans
2007 rolls on with confident forecasts of economic growth & Interest rates have stabilized at an Avg rate of 6.25% for a (30-yr fixed) Conforming and Jumbo loans (with No Points) Over the last 3 months of 06’, Santa Clara and San Mateo County home and condo inventory (# of available ...

Spoxel Service Unshaken by Hawaiian Earthquake
Honolulu-based Spoxel (www.spoxel.com), a provider of online document storage for individuals and businesses, reports it successfully maintained all company services during Hawaii's recent earthquake. The company credits the use of 'best practices' in data center management for sustaining customer data and a host of recent Internet technology advances for sustaining ...

September 2006 State of the Bay Area Real Estate Market & Loans
Regarding the current state of the Real Estate market as the Summer of 06’ winds down here in the Bay Area, things didn’t change much statistically in August. We’re still seeing zero-minimal price gains throughout most cities & counties and sales volume continues to be way down from last year. ...

Getting Started In Real Estate Investing
With all the stories of people making tremendous amounts of money in real estate it's no wonder why so many are looking at real estate as an investment vehicle. It offers more security than the stock market, provides great potential returns, offers tax benefits and let's not forget; it ...

Holiday Home Prices Wilt In Euro Drought
Spain and Portugal have suffered one of their worst droughts on record this summer, with consequences from empty swimming pools for the tourist to economic disaster for farmers losing their crops and livestock. Roger Munns, Managing Director of Tribune Properties, predicts that property prices in the two European countries ...

Check Your Credit Before Shopping For That Home Loan
Too many consumers get frustrated when a ding on their credit score delays the process of closing on a mortgage or completing a home equity loan. Before you start shopping for financing, understand these four important tips. Review Your Credit Score. Nearly every bank, ...

State of the Real Estate Market (Spring/2005)
As many of you probably know, The Santa Clara and San Mateo county real estate market is firmly entrenched in a seller's market right now (which also applies to most surrounding counties such as Alameda , Contra Costa, and San Francisco ). (post-9/11) 2001 and (all of) 2002 saw a ...

Finding Your Dream Home In France
Buying a home in France can be a complex process. From finding your dream home to relocating to France there are many hurdles to overcome before you can relax and enjoy the lifestyle and beautiful environment that France is renowned for. In Part 1 of this series, Oliver Phillips ...

Need Cash In a Hurry? Refinance vs. Home Equity Loan
Your home doesn't just give you shelter from the elements. It can also buffer you from financial storms, by absorbing the blow from unexpected events like illnesses and job losses. Naturally, cashing out equity from your home should be a last resort. But, when it comes time to draw ...