Los Angeles & Ventura Counties Real Estate & Mortgage News & Info

  First and foremost, I feel compelled to state that this post is strictly my personal opinions based on my own professional experiences with my own borrowers here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties.  As an NMLS licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) as well as a CA DRE licensed agent, it's impor...

    In my continuing effort to educate and inform consumers and prospective buyers here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties about our local market, I want to continue with the next series in my local reports: the Coastal Communities in northern Ventura County.   The Coastal Communities in northern...

  Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across.  First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "call th...

    Every morning, I visit the Animal Rescue Site to click and give to the thousands of abandoned and rescued animals that the site helps. This morning, I came across a really funny video that I wanted to share with everyone.       I hope you all enjoyed that as much as I did.  Also, if you too w...

  One of the hardest hit markets in Los Angeles & Ventura counties is the condo market.  Nowadays, condo financing is extremely challenging because so many condo complexes are simply not eligible for any kind of financing, - PERIOD!!!    For buyers in the lower end of the market here, buying a co...

      Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across.  First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "call...

  Gary brings up a very good topic and one that I have blogged about more than once before myself.  As an MLO who works with a lot of 20-something, first timers here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties, I've had my fair share of controlling parents. For the most part, I thoroughly love working with...

  One of the best beach communities in Ventura County.  With such destinations as Oxnard Shores, Oxnard Dunes or Hollywood Beach, much of Oxnard is just minutes from these incredible beaches as well as the shopping and entertainment destinations of Channel Islands.       The best part though abou...

    On September 1, 2011, new changes to appraisal reports were implemented called the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD).  UAD was established to enhance appraisal data quality and consistency related to home values.    These changes are now being applied to all appraisals delivered to both Fannie ...

        Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across.  First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "ca...