Cyber-crime is an unfortunate reality for many large institutions and is also a potential threat in real estate transactions. Wiring funds directly to escrow is still viewed by the real estate industry as a better practice than having real estate agents physically Continue Reading
BACKGROUND: A 2009 law calls for installation of water-conserving plumbing fixtures only when the existing plumbing fixtures are “noncompliant” by certain dates specified, as discussed below. NOTE: This law and all comments below only apply to properties “built and available Continue Reading
A great reason to shop now and get your rate locked in! -Linda Granger Mortgage Rates Projected to Rise as Tapering Continues From The KCM Crew It is projected that if the Fed continues to cut back on bond purchases that long term mortgage rates would start to climb. Many Continue Reading
Home Buying for Unmarried Couples KCM Blog keeps us informed with another great article about home buying for unmarried couples: When making the decision to purchase a home with your significant other, you and partner must know that just like with marriage, a property Continue Reading
The word is that we are no longer in a buyer's market but are moving into a seller's market! The median listed price for homes is on the rise. This image shows the 7 metro areas with the fastest rising list price. 6 of them are in California! Cities in California on the Continue Reading
Check out this history of California home prices over the past 42 years. According to the annual median prices for single family homes, it looks like prices are back on the rise! This shows that home ownership in California is a solid long-term investment! Click on the link Continue Reading
