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FHA to toughen rules for borrowers The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is proposing raising minimum credit scores for borrowers who receive FHA-backed mortgages, increasing down payment requirements, and limiting the amount of money sellers can provide toward closing costs. The proposed changes are part of an effort to shore up the ...

Last week I caught the premier of the show "Hoarders" on A & E (if you missed it, you can go to their website to view the entire episode). It was amazing, and got me to thinking about how someone goes from being a pack rat (guilty!) to being a hoarder. The show inspired me to get rid of some of the clutter around my home, and my ...

One in four borrowers is underwater Despite recent indicators that the housing market is improving,a new report shows that one in four mortgage borrowers are underwater, meaning they owe more on their mortgage than their home currently is worth. According to First American CoreLogic, nearly 10.7 million households had negative equity in ...

If you have been waiting for brand new homes in the Eastvale area of Corona, your wait is over! We have a few BRAND NEW, never lived in homes available. Sizes range from 1220 sq. ft. to 2220 sq. ft., there are one and two story homes available, and feature from 3 - 5 bedrooms. They are located freeway close, and near new shopping centers, and ...

Save the date! Here is another free event for the residents of Corona!      The Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2009, and will include entertainment by the Corona Symphony Jazz Band and a special performance by the world famous All American Boys Chorus. The event will also ...

The Corona Police Department invites you to "Tip-A-Cop" at Bj's Restaurant (2520 Tuscany) on October 28th from 5PM. Officers will be paired with servers to raise funds for the annual "Kids and Cops" event in our community. Bring an unwrapped gift and receive a special treat! Information provided by: Liane Thomas, ...

Starting July 30, 2009, if the APR on an initial Good Faith Estimate is no longer accurate (within a 0.125% range) at close of escrow, a lender must generally provide a residential borrower with a new disclosure and a three-day right to rescind before consummating the loan. REALTORS(R) are forewarned that, because of this new three-day waiting ...

Would You Like $8,000? Buy a Home. Soon! To stimulate the economy, Washington juiced up the stimulus plan passed last year in February. Two benefits for FTHBs (First Time Home Buyers) were that the amount of the tax credit was increased from up to $7,500 to $8,000. And, more importantly, the amount of the credit does not have to be ...

Did you know we have water restrictions? On Thursday, July 16th 2009, the City of Corona Department of Water and Power will host a class to help us learn how to cut our water usage. These classes are open to home owners and Corona residents. Thurs., July 16, 2009, 6:00 pm City of Corona 745 Corporation Yard Way can't make that one? There ...

CNN is searching for a bottom in the housing market With consumer confidence rising in May to its highest level in eight months, housing starts increasing more than 17 percent in May compared with the previous month, and sales of existing homes climbing 2.9 percent in April nationwide, it appears that the housing market may be stabilizing. So ...