Doing The Housing Math on the Ed McMahon Home: Facing Potential Foreclosure in Beverly Hills.
Ed McMahon is a household name with most American families. His jovial attitude and his Publisher Clearing House awards are etched on the minds of many Americans. The idea of him knocking on your door and presenting you with an oversized check is at the core of the American dream jackpot. One would associate wealth […]
Myth Busted: Being Owned By the Ownership Society in California: How Housing and Credit Came Crashing Down.
In 2003 President Bush talked about an ownership society to encourage the American public to take personal responsibility for their own actions and success. This was the rallying cry for the major tax cuts that were being pushed onto the American scene supposedly to bolster economic growth. The plan itself seemed to be working for […]
5 Key Housing Stats: Examining the U.S. Housing Market in May 2008.
The debate has shifted in the last few months with many now feeling that the credit crisis is behind us. Many are now looking forward thinking that the worst in the housing market is here and we are now nearing a short-term bottom. However, others have likened the current environment to being in the eye […]
How Many People are Really Walking Away From Mortgages? Looking for the Invisible Group.
I’ve been reading many articles talking about those that are currently “walking away” from their homes. It is now common knowledge that some people are intentionally walking away from their mortgage commitments. When we talk about walking away, we are talking about a very specific group that can pay but is choosing not to do […]