Monthly Archives: January 2014

Helping Home Ownership Happen One Family At a Time

It was a pleasure to meet with one of our latest clients, Javier Gutierrez at escrow in Northridge for the signing of his loan documents.  He is purchasing his first home and was delighted and nervous about the close to final step in the home buying process.  We reassured him that everything had proceeded efficiently… Read more

Thanksgiving Wishes and Favorite Recipe

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to wish you and your family a safe, joyous holiday. It has been a pleasure to assist many of you in 2013.  We look forward to being a valuable resource to you ongoing. To help you get ready for the holidays, we would like to share our favorite, traditional Thanksgiving… Read more

Tool to Evaluate your Withholdings — IRS Withholding Calculator

It is important to check withholdings, if you have had change in your filing status, the number of dependents you are claiming or other changes affecting your income since last year for example you got married, had a child or bought a home, etc. If you are an employee, the Withholding Calculator can help you determine whether you need to give… Read more

Don’t Miss Out on Historically Low Interest Rates

According to Bloomberg.com, “If you are in the game for a mortgage, or if you have been on the cusp of jumping in, it’s a good idea to capture these dips if you can,”… After the temporary decline, rates are “more likely to be higher as we go forward then they are to be lower.”… Read more

Predictions for 2014 Economy

As 2013 draws to a close, analysts across the United States are drawing up economic predictions for 2014.  Below are five predictions from the Christian Science Monitor.