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
Monthly Archives: January 2014
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.