Napa CA real estate Blog highlighting home buying, home selling information – Marcia Hadeler - Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley

October 2009

Buyer' Choice Act Signed By Governor

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 13th, 2009 5:43 PM

Welcome to my new website and Blog

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 7th, 2009 3:01 PM

May 2012

Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates hit new lows

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 4th, 2012 10:53 AM

5 Surprise-Prevention Strategies for Home Buyers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 2nd, 2012 3:33 PM

April 2012

Surge in investor purchases gave home prices boost in February

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 30th, 2012 5:03 PM

30-year mortgage drops to near record low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 27th, 2012 11:40 AM

Real Estate Market Prospects Brighten

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 16th, 2012 12:54 PM

Free prescription drug disposal offered

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 13th, 2012 9:30 AM

How much house can you handle?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 11th, 2012 4:32 PM

Lenders settle discrimination claims by new, expectant moms

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 9th, 2012 2:28 PM

Consumer loan picture improves across the board in 4th quarter

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 6th, 2012 4:40 PM

As home rents head higher, owning regains its appeal

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 4th, 2012 12:41 PM

Investment and vacation home sales soar in 2011

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 2nd, 2012 5:11 PM

March 2012

Consumer sentiment index at highest rate since late 2007

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 30th, 2012 11:56 AM

8 Don’t-Miss Real Estate Deadlines for Buyers, Sellers and Owners

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 28th, 2012 4:47 PM

BofA to offer rentals as foreclosure alternative

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 23rd, 2012 2:36 PM

Home buying much cheaper than renting

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 21st, 2012 2:21 PM

Home Prices Start to Rise, Sales Trend Higher: Housing Recovery Underway

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 19th, 2012 2:57 PM

Realtor.com reports 7% jump in US median list price

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 16th, 2012 3:24 PM

Spring ritual returns: "for sale" signs sprout

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 14th, 2012 4:56 PM

Beware tax rules when refinancing

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 12th, 2012 3:03 PM

Fannie, Freddie executive pay limited, bonuses cut

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 9th, 2012 3:03 PM

6 Keys to Having a Zen Home Buying Experience

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 7th, 2012 4:06 PM

Boom-era property speculators to get foreclosure aid

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 5th, 2012 2:17 PM

Mortgage rates still hovering around record lows

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 2nd, 2012 1:10 PM

February 2012

5 Next Steps When the Appraisal Comes in Too Low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 29th, 2012 1:45 PM

Sales contracts for U.S. homes up in January

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 27th, 2012 3:00 PM

The tax benefits of refinancing

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 24th, 2012 11:03 AM

Looking for information about the Independent Foreclosure Review?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 22nd, 2012 2:48 PM

5 Negotiation Need-to-Knows

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 17th, 2012 1:23 PM

Homebuilder confidence at 4-year high

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 15th, 2012 1:44 PM

Consumer bureau to unveil monthly mortgage statement prototype

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 13th, 2012 2:48 PM

Loan terms made to order

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 10th, 2012 3:09 PM

Consumer borrowing surged for second month in December

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 8th, 2012 2:31 PM

HAMP changes expected to net 500,000 extra modifications

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 6th, 2012 3:51 PM

Economy adds 243,000 jobs in January

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 3rd, 2012 2:20 PM

Construction spending rose 1.5 percent in December

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 1st, 2012 2:36 PM

January 2012

Who benefits from possible $25B mortgage settlement?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 30th, 2012 1:54 PM

7 Uber-Helpful Mobile Apps for House Hunters

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 28th, 2012 10:19 AM

Consumer group tentatively supports $25-billion mortgage deal

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 25th, 2012 11:55 AM

Rate on 30-year mortgage down to record 3.88 percent

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 20th, 2012 4:39 PM

Refi activity hits highest level since August

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 18th, 2012 2:28 PM

Housing outlook is more upbeat

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 16th, 2012 1:09 PM

Pay off mortgage early to save money

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 13th, 2012 3:46 PM

More lenders added to Calif. mortgage-aid program

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 11th, 2012 4:16 PM

State targets property-tax payers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 9th, 2012 3:21 PM

A good rental history can help borrowers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 6th, 2012 4:35 PM

Fed to regularly forecast interest-rate changes

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 4th, 2012 3:46 PM

December 2011

5 Things To Do NOW If You Want to Buy A Home In 2012

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 21st, 2011 1:24 PM

Mortgage Rates Stay Low Helping to Keep Housing Affordability High

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 14th, 2011 1:54 PM

Help With a Down Payment

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 13th, 2011 9:55 AM

Should I take my home off the market during the holidays?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 9th, 2011 2:08 PM

UCLA: California may have turned the corner

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 7th, 2011 2:28 PM

Annual hydrant flushing ahead in City of Napa

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 5th, 2011 2:29 PM

Stronger Lure for Prospective Home Buyers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 2nd, 2011 2:04 PM

November 2011

Six Black Friday ‘Sales’ On Real Estate

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 30th, 2011 2:32 PM

New-home sales edge higher

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 28th, 2011 1:39 PM

Take advantage of expiring tax deductions

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 23rd, 2011 11:20 AM

Going solar at home: five tips

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 21st, 2011 12:54 PM

Housing starts in the U.S. rose 5.1 percent in October

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 18th, 2011 4:49 PM

Where do homes sell the fastest?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 16th, 2011 3:26 PM

Napa "Council Comes To You" continues December 1

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 14th, 2011 1:56 PM

Consumer sentiment rises on better outlook in November

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 11th, 2011 3:43 PM

14 Post-Recession Real Estate Terms, Translated

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 9th, 2011 4:05 PM

October 2011

Sharps and pharmaceuticals disposal event this Saturday in Napa

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 28th, 2011 1:37 PM

Ten things you need to know about buying or selling a home

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 26th, 2011 3:29 PM

Troubled homeowners get a lifeline

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 24th, 2011 5:07 PM

After a rejection some borrowers think they won’t ever be approved

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 21st, 2011 3:51 PM

Home building jumps 15 percent in September

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 19th, 2011 2:43 PM

5 Steps to Avoid Buying a Money Pit

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 17th, 2011 1:36 PM

Second Napa ARTWalk launches October 19

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 14th, 2011 11:30 AM

Ten tips for high-value home appraisals

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 12th, 2011 2:06 PM

5 Credit Myths - BUSTED!

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 10th, 2011 1:17 PM

30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop Below 4%

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 7th, 2011 11:54 AM

September 2011

Appraisers Add Form to Help Value 'Green' Homes

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 30th, 2011 3:42 PM

Analyst: “The Long Term Fundamentals for U.S. Residential Real Estate are Sound”

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 28th, 2011 2:52 PM

One more week for Napa's Water Wise Landscaping workshops

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 26th, 2011 3:09 PM

REALTORS® expect 1 percent rise in Calif. home sales

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 23rd, 2011 4:59 PM

How to avoid common mistakes housing investors make

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 21st, 2011 1:05 PM

4 Strategies to Customize and Personalize Your New Home

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 19th, 2011 3:06 PM

Survey: consumer confidence ticks up in September

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 16th, 2011 4:46 PM

Getting a fair appraisal in a tough market

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 12th, 2011 2:32 PM

Obama pledges to work on broad refinancing

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 9th, 2011 4:07 PM

Fannie Mae opens local mortgage help center

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 7th, 2011 4:46 PM

How to have a thriving street tree

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 2nd, 2011 3:28 PM

August 2011

Comparing the Cities in the Latest S&P/Case-Shiller Data

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 31st, 2011 4:20 PM

1 Million Foreclosures Delayed Until 2012

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 29th, 2011 1:35 PM

Two California MLSs merge to become largest in nation

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 22nd, 2011 3:12 PM

Exploring the 15-year loan

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 19th, 2011 4:22 PM

S.F. “green-grade” home program may boost value

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 17th, 2011 12:40 PM

Analysis: How low can mortgage rates go?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 15th, 2011 1:31 PM

Remarkable time for qualified home buyers to be in the market

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 12th, 2011 2:23 PM

What the debt downgrade means for your mortgage

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 10th, 2011 1:38 PM

A.I.G. to sue Bank of America over mortgage bonds

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 8th, 2011 2:30 PM

Home ownership hits lowest level since 1965

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 5th, 2011 3:02 PM

Major Lenders Offering Perks on Short Sales

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 3rd, 2011 4:26 PM

Homeowners who want to trade up are stuck waiting

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 1st, 2011 2:16 PM

July 2011

Trulia launches agent recommendation system

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 29th, 2011 1:56 PM

Short sales, long waits

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 25th, 2011 1:39 PM

Mortgage rates holding steady, Freddie Mac says

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 22nd, 2011 12:38 PM

Napa Assessor: Property Values Increase

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 20th, 2011 2:41 PM

U.S. builders' outlook rises after hitting 2011 low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 18th, 2011 1:50 PM

Tax breaks for energy-saving home improvements

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 13th, 2011 1:53 PM

Fed on hold longest since 1940s as curve shows slow growth

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 11th, 2011 4:39 PM

Obama administration boosts aid for unemployed homeowners

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 9th, 2011 2:48 PM

ZipRealty eliminating rebates

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 5th, 2011 6:05 PM

June 2011

Post Double Dip, Case-Shiller Index Edges Higher

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 29th, 2011 2:07 PM

Confidence in U.S. banks is "fragile"

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 27th, 2011 4:41 PM

Pending conforming loan limit decrease puts California on edge

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 24th, 2011 4:47 PM

JPMorgan pays $153 million to settle mortgage case

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 22nd, 2011 3:11 PM

Poll: Most consumers short on emergency savings

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 20th, 2011 11:59 AM

Foreclosures fall for 8th straight month

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 17th, 2011 3:42 PM

Builder confidence in West hits 2011 low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 15th, 2011 12:56 PM

BofA "significantly hindered" foreclosure review

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 14th, 2011 3:09 PM

Homes, firms can sell solar surplus to utilities

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 10th, 2011 4:11 PM

Summer is the season of moving. Don't get scammed!

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 8th, 2011 12:44 PM

Pregnant and denied a mortgage? Not so fast...

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 6th, 2011 2:29 PM

Realtor.com featuring open houses today

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 3rd, 2011 3:30 PM

First Guaranty Mortgage Looks to Accelerate Resale of REO Properties

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 1st, 2011 5:15 PM

May 2011

Survey: Next 2 years is prime time for real estate investors

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 27th, 2011 1:14 PM

As lenders hold homes in foreclosure, sales are hurt

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 25th, 2011 3:59 PM

Sinking values prompting homeowners to consider strategic default

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 23rd, 2011 4:16 PM

Financing foreclosed homes

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 16th, 2011 1:50 PM

Pending Home Sales Rise Again in March

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 13th, 2011 12:44 PM

Google wants your house to be as smart as your phone

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 11th, 2011 2:19 PM

Bankrupt homeowners shed second mortgages

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 9th, 2011 12:56 PM

House GOP set to move ahead with legislation to limit new consumer bureau

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 4th, 2011 2:11 PM

Home Owners to Congress: Leave Mortgage Interest Deduction alone!

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 2nd, 2011 1:49 PM

April 2011

Test drive your retirement home

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 29th, 2011 4:11 PM

Home vacancies fall in first quarter as foreclosures stall

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 27th, 2011 1:23 PM

New home sales rose in March after weak winter

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 25th, 2011 3:06 PM

Another Way To Stop Foreclosure or Short Sale

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 20th, 2011 12:45 PM

HUD Offers Grants to Remove Home Hazards

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 18th, 2011 2:03 PM

Foreclosures down 30 percent this year

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 15th, 2011 12:38 PM

First-time buyer tax credit still open to some

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 13th, 2011 4:35 PM

Forget stocks. Don't bet on gold. The asset class it's time to buy again...

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 11th, 2011 3:43 PM

It pays to own a multi-family home

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 8th, 2011 12:26 PM

Study: Americans Prefer Smart Growth

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 4th, 2011 1:01 PM

30-year fixed-rate mortgages inch up

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 1st, 2011 4:12 PM

March 2011

Proposed settlement would force banks to allow short sales for delinquent homeowners

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 30th, 2011 3:09 PM

Where Did All the First-time Buyers Go?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 28th, 2011 2:11 PM

California adds nearly 100,000 jobs in February

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 25th, 2011 2:42 PM

Mortgage modification test becomes clearer

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 23rd, 2011 2:36 PM

SEC moves to charge Fannie & Freddie execs

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 21st, 2011 2:00 PM

Why Work with Just One Real Estate Agent?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 18th, 2011 1:22 PM

Should you use a Listing Agent as your agent when you are a Buyer?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 10th, 2011 2:19 PM

Coldwell Banker - Bi Annual Napa Valley Real Estate report for 2nd half of 2010.

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 8th, 2011 12:44 PM

Mortgage rates in U.S. drop for third week

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 3rd, 2011 6:14 PM

Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 2nd, 2011 10:36 PM

February 2011

Landlords Must Now Issue 1099s for work over $600

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 25th, 2011 4:50 PM

IRS eases rules on property liens for delinquent taxpayers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 25th, 2011 12:29 PM

Tips for Lowering Homeowner’s Insurance Costs

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 24th, 2011 2:54 PM

Tile roof can break down smog

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 21st, 2011 5:08 PM

New Fed rule for mortgage brokers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 18th, 2011 2:19 PM

Napa County Real Estate Stats for 2000 - 2010

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 16th, 2011 3:10 PM

Protecting the flow of affordable mortgages to home buyers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 14th, 2011 2:06 PM

Obama administration releases plan for overhauling mortgage market

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 11th, 2011 1:27 PM

More than half of homeowners who lose their homes to foreclosure make this mistake...

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 9th, 2011 4:54 PM

Real estate prices fall for 5th straight month

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 9th, 2011 12:57 PM

Surveys project Gen Y's impact on for-sale and rental housing

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 7th, 2011 12:45 PM

Housing finance changes likely to mean less government backing for some buyers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 4th, 2011 12:45 PM

Just Listed! 4867 Silverado Dr Fairfield, CA 94534

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 2nd, 2011 4:45 PM

January 2011

December gain in consumer spending beats forecast

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 31st, 2011 3:45 PM

Panel finds financial crisis was avoidable

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 29th, 2011 2:42 PM

1031 Tax Exchanges and the Recent Tax Rate Extension

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 27th, 2011 12:54 PM

10 Questions to Ask the Condo Board

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 26th, 2011 4:39 PM

6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 24th, 2011 2:27 PM

6 must-do’s before buying a home

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 21st, 2011 4:00 PM

Existing home sales jump 12 percent

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 20th, 2011 1:27 PM

PMI tax deduction good through 2011

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 17th, 2011 12:11 PM

Robo-signing impact varies in West

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 14th, 2011 4:57 PM

Jumbo mortgages: Price difference shrinking

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 12th, 2011 12:50 PM

Getting more help with your down payment

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 10th, 2011 2:17 PM

When mortgage rate locks expire

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 7th, 2011 12:11 PM

Homebuyer tax credit: How to claim it

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 5th, 2011 1:11 PM

December 2010

Average rate on 30-year mortgage up to 4.86 pct.

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 31st, 2010 1:53 PM

Home price plunge is widespread

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 29th, 2010 10:06 AM

Home buyers' anxiety rises along with mortgage rates

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 27th, 2010 2:56 PM

City of Napa First time homebuyer workshop planned

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 23rd, 2010 1:11 PM

More people fell out of Obama mortgage-aid program

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 22nd, 2010 12:02 PM

Tax deduction for mortgage interest could be on the chopping block

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 20th, 2010 1:46 PM

Hiring a lawyer for loan-modification help

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 17th, 2010 2:03 PM

HAMP mortgage modification plan is still lacking

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 15th, 2010 1:10 PM

Fewer homeowners underwater in the third quarter

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 13th, 2010 2:52 PM

BofA restarts some foreclosures

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 10th, 2010 2:19 PM

California's economy will pick up somewhat in 2011, forecasts say

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 8th, 2010 12:51 PM

What Should Be Done with Napa's Downtown?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 6th, 2010 1:27 PM

Deficit plan fails to win panel support

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 3rd, 2010 2:17 PM

Home prices falling faster in most metro areas

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 1st, 2010 12:54 PM

November 2010

What happened to the government’s short sales program?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 29th, 2010 4:55 PM

Mortgage rates rise to 4.40 pct. as Treasurys rise

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 24th, 2010 1:16 PM

Shadow inventory of homes rising

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 22nd, 2010 12:48 PM

New lending guidelines from Fannie Mae

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 19th, 2010 11:44 AM

States, mortgage lenders in talks over fund for borrowers in foreclosure mess

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 17th, 2010 12:56 PM

U.S. Housing Excess Seen Lasting Four More Years

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 15th, 2010 12:43 PM

Stable home prices, low mortgage rates could gas economy

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 12th, 2010 3:21 PM

California foreclosure aid fund swells, but banks hesitate

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 10th, 2010 3:17 PM

Apartments leading real estate in recovery

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 3rd, 2010 12:31 PM

Construction spending in U.S. unexpectedly rose in September

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 1st, 2010 2:23 PM

October 2010

U.S. economy picked up in third quarter

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 30th, 2010 10:58 AM

Mortgage bankers push housing recovery to 2012

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 27th, 2010 12:37 PM

Existing home sales on the rise

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 25th, 2010 1:02 PM

City of Napa hosts first time homebuyer workshop

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 22nd, 2010 4:58 PM

Mortgage rates: 30-year fixed loans at 4.21 percent

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 22nd, 2010 1:13 PM

Foreclosure procedures undergo extensive reviews

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 18th, 2010 1:30 PM

Bernanke signals intent to further spur economy

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 15th, 2010 3:24 PM

California to join multistate inquiry of foreclosures by banks

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 13th, 2010 3:55 PM

Foreclosure freeze could undermine housing market

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 11th, 2010 1:47 PM

Bank of America widens foreclosure freeze to all 50 states

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 8th, 2010 1:44 PM

Lack of title insurance could slow sales of foreclosed homes

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 6th, 2010 1:08 PM

The Shrinking Second Home

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 4th, 2010 12:56 PM

Which cities face biggest housing risks?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on October 1st, 2010 3:01 PM

September 2010

No-interest mortgages?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 29th, 2010 11:38 AM

No "risky" gas lines in Napa

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 27th, 2010 3:02 PM

New home sales remain at record low in August

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 24th, 2010 10:37 AM

Volcker says mortgage market reform crucial

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 22nd, 2010 1:26 PM

Recession ended in June 2009, per NBER

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 20th, 2010 2:29 PM

Los Angeles Times: Low rates make 15-year mortgages feasible for many refinancers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 17th, 2010 4:29 PM

California housing prices on the rebound

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 15th, 2010 12:38 PM

No double dip, stimulus did help: IMF Chief

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 13th, 2010 2:58 PM

Home mortgage modification snags spark lawsuits

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 10th, 2010 11:58 AM

Home buyer tax credit price tag: $22 billion

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 8th, 2010 3:10 PM

Gov't launches plan to help "underwater" borrowers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 7th, 2010 2:04 PM

Pending home sales rise in July

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 3rd, 2010 2:19 PM

Loan picture improves but troubles remain: FDIC

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on September 1st, 2010 3:29 PM

August 2010

Consumer spending rises at fastest pace in four months

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 30th, 2010 2:58 PM

California foreclosure bill is losing steam

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 27th, 2010 12:23 PM

More recent mortgage modifications seem to be sticking

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 25th, 2010 12:09 PM

Housing fades as a means to build wealth

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 23rd, 2010 3:03 PM

Mortgage-protection bill sent to governor

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 20th, 2010 3:07 PM

Refinancing applications at 15-month high

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 18th, 2010 2:15 PM

Less Than Half of All Home-Sale Attempts Successful in 2009

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 16th, 2010 2:21 PM

Feds move to restrict private transfer fees

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 14th, 2010 10:17 AM

Mortgage rates hit low of 4.44%

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 12th, 2010 9:05 AM

20 percent of mortgages are underwater

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 9th, 2010 12:43 PM

Fannie Mae asks for $1.5 billion in aid after loss

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 6th, 2010 1:15 PM

Mortgage applications rise 1.3 percent last week

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 4th, 2010 12:18 PM

Homeownership rate continues to slide

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on August 2nd, 2010 12:30 PM

July 2010

Economy slows sharply in second quarter

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 31st, 2010 11:01 AM

Feds put up $1 billion more for mortgage relief

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 29th, 2010 10:55 AM

Mortgage Delinquencies Fall in June, Still Near Record Highs

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 26th, 2010 12:11 PM

8 high-ranking real estate iPad apps

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 23rd, 2010 2:46 PM

10 Cities for Retirement Property Steals

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 21st, 2010 2:06 PM

Homebuilder Confidence in U.S. Falls to One-Year Low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 19th, 2010 12:55 PM

Bill would shield homeowners' credit ratings

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 16th, 2010 1:18 PM

New California foreclosures spike in June

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 14th, 2010 2:05 PM

Government tries to recoup some Fannie, Freddie losses

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 12th, 2010 4:00 PM

30-year mortgage rate edges down to new low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 9th, 2010 8:37 AM

Home equity loan delinquencies fall for first time in two years

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 7th, 2010 1:07 PM

Construction spending falls in May

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 5th, 2010 9:41 AM

AFFORDABLE NAPA HOME - 718 Pueblo # 5, Napa $159,000

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 2nd, 2010 11:40 AM

NEW LISTING! 3653 Evergreen Ct, Napa $415,000

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 2nd, 2010 11:38 AM

NEW LISTING! 1564 Tallac St, Napa - $399,000

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 2nd, 2010 11:37 AM

2338 Yajome - Now In Contract!

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 2nd, 2010 11:35 AM

Homebuyer credit extension heads to Obama

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on July 2nd, 2010 8:47 AM

June 2010

House OKs extension of tax credit closing deadline

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 30th, 2010 1:04 PM

How far underwater do borrowers sink before walking away?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 28th, 2010 12:20 PM

Clarification on federal tax credit deadline

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 25th, 2010 1:13 PM

California’s first-time buyer tax credit almost gone

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 23rd, 2010 3:09 PM

Closing Deadline For Tax Credit Extended to September 2010

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 21st, 2010 12:14 PM

Expect a gentle rise in mortgage rates

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 16th, 2010 12:48 PM

Home shortages could develop as recovery unfolds

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 14th, 2010 11:50 AM

Mortgage rates are near all-time low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 12th, 2010 6:19 AM

Applications for mortgages hit a 13-year low

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on June 9th, 2010 1:45 PM

May 2010

HAFA Programs to Help you with Your Mortgage Problems

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on May 7th, 2010 9:44 PM

April 2010

Is your lender participating in the HAMP/HAFA program?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 20th, 2010 3:52 PM

CA's $10,0000 Tax Credit for Home Buyers - Do you Qualify?

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on April 8th, 2010 3:36 PM

March 2010

California's First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 30th, 2010 12:44 AM

Key Points of B of A Loan Balance Reduction Program

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 29th, 2010 11:41 AM

HAFA Program has Rules for Buyers, too!!!!

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 24th, 2010 5:31 PM

New HAFA Rules May Help Short Sellers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 22nd, 2010 12:30 PM

Short Sale vs Foreclosure

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on March 9th, 2010 5:56 PM

February 2010

Napa County - 4th Q 2009 Market Reports

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 16th, 2010 2:17 PM

4th Q 2009 Napa Valley Real Estate Report

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on February 1st, 2010 4:52 PM

January 2010

Trying to Buy a Flipper? You May Be Able to After Feb 1st 2010

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 21st, 2010 1:49 PM

Homebuyer Tax Credit FAQs

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 13th, 2010 5:24 PM

Update on Homebuyer's Tax Credit

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 11th, 2010 4:20 PM

Napa's First Time Housing Program - Great New Plan!!

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on January 5th, 2010 11:54 AM

December 2009

Calistoga appellation approved

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 4th, 2009 12:39 PM

Multiple offers demand tough bidding strategy

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on December 2nd, 2009 5:15 PM

November 2009

How To Rent Your Home From Fannie Mae

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 23rd, 2009 4:04 PM

FAQs for Federal Tax Credits for Home Buyers

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 16th, 2009 5:06 PM

House votes to expand homebuyer tax credit

Posted by Marcia Hadeler on November 5th, 2009 1:03 PM

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