Written by Judi Bowers With snow on the ground and the calendar showing it’s the middle of March, mountain residents aren’t thinking too much about replacing their roof, unless it’s leaking. But if their roof is a wood shake shingle … Continue reading →

Written by Michelle Lenahan In 1981, English punk rock band The Clash wrote “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” about the rocky personal relationships between members of the band when facing the dilemma of sticking together or breaking up. … Continue reading →

Written By Chris Isidore / CNN Money Home prices fell to their lowest point in more than a decade in January, which helped to lift the pace of home sales, according to a report from an industry trade group. The … Continue reading →

Now could be the best time to buy a home!  There are a lot of reasons to consider buying a home in Big Bear right now. 1.  The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage hit a record low … Continue reading →

Written by Tara-Nicholle Nelson Technically speaking, April 15th is tax day. But for Americans who expect a refund – including many homeowners who want to cash in on real estate-related tax perks – filing sooner holds the promise of getting … Continue reading →

On February 9, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced that California secured up to $18 billion for its distressed homeowners as part of a $25 billion national multistate settlement with the country’s five largest loan servicers. More than $12 billion … Continue reading →

The Morality of Strategic Default: Businesses vs. Homeowners Written By Kelli Galippo This article discusses the purported moral implications of a homeowner’s decision to strategically default and why no such implications exist for a strategically defaulting business. Is a strategic default … Continue reading →