California is one of the most populous states of the United Sates. You can say that it is the most sought after place in the US. After the great hit of the economic recession, California real estate has started growing by leaps and bounds. It is because of the immense demand of high-class homes in this exotic place. The breathtaking scenic beauty of this place magnetizes potential investors to buy properties in this area.



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Mortgage market pricing continues to worsen this AM due to stock market recovering from the earlier losses, despite the economic release about U. S. February home sales dropping more than forecast and median purchase price declining as well. Pricing is going to trade off the Libya and oil situation and how the stock market reacts. The market influence from Japan is abating for now unless new information is developed that better quantifies the impact of the disaster in Japan and its economic industries.



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Goodbye, over-the-top kitchen remodel? Hello, study but unshowy new windows? Maybe so, if a recent report on where we’ll put our remodeling dollars in the coming years turns out to be correct.

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Life in the Foothills…

Like many of the other cities located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, La Verne features convenient access to the Los Angeles and Orange County metropolitan areas, while offering a quiet retreat from the fast-paced city life. Even though it is only 30 miles from Los Angeles, La Verne has the “small town” feel of a close-knit community. In 2010, Family Circle magazine named La Verne one of the “10 Best Towns for Families”. A lot of things come together to make La Verne the wonderful community that it is: well-balanced neighborhoods, beautiful tree-lined streets, a wonderful “old town” area, great restaurants (try Frisella’s Roastery,  T. Phillips Alehouse, and Shogun Restaurant) and great public schools. In addition, La Verne is located close to several world-class institutions of higher education, including the University of La Verne, Cal Poly Pomona and the Claremont Colleges.
Living in La Verne offers a quality of life that is hard to beat. Explore some of the most recent homes listed for sale in La Verne and let us know if we can schedule a showing.




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Will We See a Housing Shortage in the Future?

Will We See a Housing Shortage in the Future?  Some mortgage executives are starting to talk about a coming shortage in homes to buy. No, these executives (most of whom don't want their names attached to such crazy talk) aren't saying that such a shortage is right around the corner - but in three to five years, who knows? If you're wondering what's behind this talk, it's the (continued) weak new home building and permit numbers. Also, if employment continues to gather steam that means more consumers will be in a position to buy a home. And here's one startling statistic: In 75% of U.S. cities it is now cheaper to own than to rent. (No, New York City is not one of them.) When the rent/own pendulum tilts, good things can happen. It's too bad for home buyers that they will need to have a 20% down payment in order to get a great rate. But that's what mom and dad are for or really good friends.

Thad Pracht

Golden Empire Mtg.