Today is the last day to pay Property Taxes without incurring late fees. You can pay by: Mail Online Phone by making a payment form your checking account or Using a Credit or Debit card at http://ttc.lacounty.gov. The Los Angeles County Tax Collector reminds taxpayers that property tax payments must be received or postmarked by… Read more
As we approach the end of 2013, we would like to take a minute to remind you of an often overlooked complimentary service we offer our clients — a year-end review of your home loan terms. We consistently work with our clients to assure them that their current financing is as competitive as possible. Please… Read more
This week of Thanksgiving, we gather with our family and friends and enjoy the blessings we have been offered. To help you get ready for the holiday, we would like to share one of Wendy’s favorite traditional Thanksgiving Vegan dishes…. Read more »
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will begin enforcing the Qualified Mortgage (QM) Rule starting January 10, 2014. This QM rule will introduce new underwriting standards for lenders and determine how they qualify borrowers for most loans. … Read more »
It’s the interview that will determine the course of the U.S. economy for the next four years: Janet Yellen will face the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, as lawmakers weigh her nomination to head the Federal Reserve…. Read more »
The median home price in Southern California is virtually unchanged since June. Sales decline 4.4% from a year earlier. Click here to read more.
Federal officials will delay any reduction in the maximum size of home-mortgage loans eligible for backing by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac until next spring at the earliest, amid heavy resistance from the real-estate industry and many lawmakers in Congress. Learn more.
The Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce their purchase of government and mortgage related debt, which is helping keep interest rates low, until 2014. Read more here.
Silva-Villa can both run your credit and help advise you on how to improve your credit or make corrections, if necessary. Inevitably, errors happen, and there is something to correct on your report…. Read more »
The month October kicks off the mailing of property tax bills by the Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector. Property tax bills are mailed out until October 31, 2013. The first installment of real estate taxes will be due starting November 1, 2013. However, they are not considered delinquent until after 5 p.m. on December 10, 2013. The property tax year (fiscal… Read more
