Financial

What is driving the increasing prices for Palos Verdes homes? Excellent chart showing historical data for U.S. interest rates, income, and payment % of income.

Free assistance with income tax preparation is available by appointment only on Saturdays at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Senior Center in Rancho Palos.

This well-written article will assist Palos Verdes home buyers in determining their mortgage options when purchasing their new home. Home buyers strengthen their position when they submit a PreApproval letter and proof of funds along with their Purchase Offer. Included is some information to gather before applying for a home mortgage/loan

Free assistance with income tax preparation is available by appointment only on Saturdays at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Senior Center in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275.

Tax tips for Palos Verdes real estate deductions including property taxes, home office, private mortgage insurance, loan refinance points, energy tax credits, capital gains, and mortgage interest.

Palos Verdes real estate appraisals for Palos Verdes homes have been affected by Fannie Mae rules which created appraisal management companies which may now have to disclose just how much the appraisers have actually been paid and how much the management companies are keeping.

How to determine your Palos Verdes homes value by using a link to "What's My Home Really Worth?" for Palos Verdes real estate 90274 and 90275.

Palos Verdes homes owners can take advantage of the new federal mortgage complaint and dispute resolution hotline which became available on December 1, 2011.

Increased FHA loan limits can help Palos Verdes homes buyers with its generous 3.5% down payment requirement and minimum 620 FICO score requirement.

5 reasons to refinance your home mortgage other than for interest rate reduction.