Case Shiller: Home Prices Up for a Change

“WASHINGTON — Spring buying pushed home prices up for a third straight month in most major U.S. cities in June. But the housing market remains shaky, and further price declines are expected this year.”

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Refresher: Who Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

“(MCT)—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are publicly traded companies that guarantee the majority of new mortgages in the U.S. They are key players in the government’s foreclosure-prevention initiative—most notably, the Making Home Affordable program.”

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Home prices are edging up – but not in Central Valley, says report

“Home prices in the U.S. increased in July for the fourth consecutive month, inching up 0.8 percent on a month-over-month basis, according to a report Tuesday from financial information company CoreLogic Inc. (NYSE: CLGX), of Santa Ana.”

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Summer gives San Diego home prices a small boost

“San Diego housing prices inched up in June for the summer season but remain more than 5 percent below levels seen in June 2010.”

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Can tenant be evicted over baby?

“Question: I live in a rental unit managed by a large realty company. The flat is in a very desirable location and I have lived there for 15 years. I have been an excellent tenant – always pay rent on time, no problems, etc.”

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Why Some Lowball Real Estate Offers Work — And Others Don’t

“In the more than four years of the real estate recession, many wanna-be homeowners have been hunting for houses way above their realistic price range, banking on the hope that they can make a lowball offer and get it accepted.”

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1 H.B. ZIP sees 34% price boost

“DataQuick’s freshest homebuying stats show these trends in Surf City for the 22 business days ending August 10:”

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Hotter housing? Orange or Villa Park

“Where is housing stronger: Orange or Villa Park?
Every two weeks, Orange County broker Steve Thomas publishes a report on the supply of local homes for sale. The latest report — as of August 18 says the Orange market is quicker while Villa Park has relatively fewer distressed properties among its listings.”

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Hot summer housing: Placentia or Yorba Linda?

“Where’s housing doing better this summer: Placentia or Yorba Linda?
Let’s see what one analysis of real estate for sale shows! Every two weeks, Orange County broker Steve Thomas publishes a report on the supply of local homes for sale. Here’s what the latest report — as of August 18 — has to say …”

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Police: Renters pose as owners, steal home-equity cash

“Authorities have arrested seven people, including some in the United States illegally, on suspicion of posing as owners of at least 20 homes they were renting, taking out $5.9 million in home-equity loans and pocketing the cash.”

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