Caroline Chai's (sttsou) Blog

Market remains very strong for the month of December. According to Dataquick, sales volume was up 31% in 12/09 comparing to 12/08 in Los Angeles County. The meian price was up 5.9% from $320,000 to $339,000. First-time buyers and investors continued to dominate the buy side of the market last mon...

I often got calls from tenant inquiring about any rental that offers lease to own option. Lease to own is a great tool for landlord to get more money per month and have tenant take very good care of the property thinking that they will eventually own it. Nevertheless, it may be a very bad idea fo...

FHA's 3.5% down payment program and Fannie Mae's 3% down payment Home Path program may be hidden gems for buyers with high income but low savings. Loan Amount Down Payment Required   FHA's 3.5% down payment loan Fannie Mae's 3% home path loan $200,000 $7,000 $6,000 $300,000 $10,500 $9,000 $400,00...