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DisclosureWatch - Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Senate Bill 183 Lowenthal (SB183) created the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 (Act). The Act requires carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be installed in every dwelling unit intended for human... » more
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HUD Settlement Charges Explained
In 1974 the federal government enacted the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). The RESPA law enacted by Congress was a means to protect homebuyers against deceptive lending practices as... » more
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The Fed's Low Rates Should Help Banks Over Time
Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve Chairman, reassured community bankers late last week that the Fed's easy money policies will help those banks over time by helping to boost the economy, despite the fact that... » more
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No Change For Three Consecutive Weeks For The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage
After reaching its all-time record-breaking low of 3.87 percent since the first week of February; the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been below 4 percent for the past 11 weeks. It's also been below... » more
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The Main Ingredient To Selling A Home: The Kitchen
Everyone knows how important kitchens are to a home. They are the main hub for the whole family as well as being an integral part of entertaining in today's open floor plans. As a result, kitchens really do play... » more
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Property ID Corporation Launches Dog Photo Contest
As the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show came to a close last night with "Malachy" the Pekingese winning Best In Show. And while Malachy is certainly a beautiful show dog, we are pretty sure some of our... » more
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Save Energy And Money While Selling Your Home
If you are getting ready to sell your home or if your home is currently on the market or its sitting empty waiting for a buyer, you may really want to consider keeping your energy costs down to a... » more
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Finding The Right Real Estate Agent
Once you've decided that you want to buy a home, now is the time to search for the right real estate agent who can help you fulfill your dream. After all, buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make in... » more
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The Mortgage Settlement Agreement And You
Today, both Federal and State officials announced a landmark $26-billion agreement with the nation's five biggest mortgage servicers, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Ally/GMAC, in an... » more
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Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Hate To Make Cold Calls? 5 Tips to Make it Easier
Have you often avoided making those "dreaded cold calls?" Do you dream of how much better your business could be but just can't bring yourself to pick up the phone? You're not alone. In the 15+ years that I have... » more
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Property ID Corporation is the industry founder for natural hazard disclosure statements. We know that a California home buyers first priority is often the financing side, including low down payments, alternative financing and current California home prices. However “knowing what the new home is all about” may be a crucial issue in purchasing a new home. Our mission as a California real estate information company is to provide both the industry and the first time home buyer the critical documents they need before a new home purchase.