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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 ...

What should you do if you are getting those calls and letters from your loan company because you are late on your house payments? Believe me, you are not alone! Here are some ideas to help you figure out what to do next...   First, don't panic, but act now. Take control by starting to act and plan. The thought of losing your home is ...

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 ...

We all talk about what-ifs. One big what-if many homeowners have today has to do with making house payments. Many homeowners are underwater, meaning they owe more than the home is worth at today's depressed prices. Some homeowners certainly are wondering why they're sending in the payment on, say, a $450,000 mortgage, ...

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, ...

Calif. median home price - June 09: $274,740 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region June 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $850,000 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region June 09: High Desert $108,600 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - First Quarter 2009: 69 percent ...

Home owners who are facing foreclosure often dread dealing with the facts that got them to that place. If they think back to when they first bought that home, losing their home was probably the furthest thing from their mind. Few home owners actually plan to go into foreclosure.Reasons For Pending ForeclosureApart from those who knowingly ...

Calif. median home price - May 09: $267,570 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region May 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $875,000 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region May 09: High Desert $106,210 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - First Quarter 2009: 69 percent (Source: ...