by Gigi Santoro | Mar 15, 2013 | Real Estate
As mortgage rates have edged higher, many borrowers have been locking in loan rates for a home purchase or refinancing. What does locking in a loan mean? A lock-in agreement — also called a rate lock or rate commitment — protects against sudden spikes in interest...
by Gigi Santoro | Mar 15, 2013 | Real Estate
According to the Wall Street Journal (link below), the “Great Recession” predictably lowered the credit score of the average American due to increased defaults. According to the WSJ, 25% of all Americans now have a FICO score of 599 or less. This compares to 15% prior...
by Gigi Santoro | Mar 15, 2013 | Real Estate
A lot has happened in the Burbank Real Estate market since we last talked. We had a nice year – thanks to our great clients and the wonderful city of Burbank! Our goals were to brand ourselves in the community as ‘go-to’ agents that take a deep, personal interest in...
by Gigi Santoro | Mar 15, 2013 | Real Estate
Great 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the charming Magnolia Park area of Burbank. Turn Key – has a pool – has a wonderfully spacious family room. Close to all that matters in Magnolia Park. You will love it!
by Gigi Santoro | Mar 15, 2013 | Real Estate
Time Marches On……………… I often wonder why, when I was younger, it appeared that time was moving at a snails pace, it seemed as though time was my enemy – slowly, slowly going along – while I wanted to move so much faster. I recall feeling frustrated and ready for...