The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.3 percent to 88.2 from a reading of 83.0 in March. It’s the highest index since last October, but remains 13.1 percent lower than April 2007 when it stood at 101.5.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said pending sales contracts have picked up notably in areas undergoing significant price drops. “Bargain hunters have entered the market en masse, especially in areas that have…
Before lending you a large sum of money to purchase a piece of San Clemente CA real estate, it is understandable that your lender will want to know a little bit about you and your ability to pay back the loan. If you are a first-time homebuyer, or if it has been a while since you last spoke with your lender, it is helpful to be prepared for some of the questions you may be asked and to have some responses in mind. Below are some general examples of questions you may expect to hear when applying for a home loan:
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Here's a cool "Unofficial Guide to the New SC Shops", SanClementeOutlets.com , that a San Clemente local put together that features information about the new Marblehead Plaza shopping center being built between Avenida Pico and Avenida Vista Hermosa. While not the "official" website, it looks like it is being updated as the Marblehead updates are available. Make sure to take a look at the Unoffical List of Shops .
While fun to speculate, here is March 5th news from the San Clemente Times about the Marblehead Coastal delays .
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This week we will take a break from San Clemente CA real estate to devote some time to honoring DAD. Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday – there are plenty of fun San Clemente CA events happening that you can enjoy with the special father in your life!
Here are some little-known facts about the holiday:
· The word "Dad" dates back to the sixteenth century, or possibly even earlier. It may have originated with the Welsh word "Tad" (meaning father), which later mutated to Dad. The word "Father" is derived from the Old English "Foeder".
· A father ocean catfish carries the eggs of his young in his MOUTH until they are ready to be born (which may take several weeks!). During that time he cannot eat anything.
· Father…
I found this article that contains valuable tips for San Clemente CA vacation home owners. If your goal is to build and retain loyalty among your renters, you don’t want to miss this article which includes the following tips:
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