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Driverless Cars Will Redesign Our Cities
In just a few years, driverless cars have gone from a far-off, futuristic vision to a near certainty. Yesterday I posted some information about how
REPlexus Predicts Driverless Cars Will Increase Rural Real Estate Prices
Driverless cars are predicted to ease traffic and make travel safer. The repercussions of new technology are sometimes not apparent right away. Not many people
Real Estate News: No Relief In Sight For Southern California Apartment Rents
Real Estate News – “Sky-high apartment rents in Southern California are expected to climb further in coming years, as construction fails to keep up with
Mortgage Rates – How Low Is Low?
Mortgage Rates – “The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed loan is now at its lowest level of the year and could potentially head
Paying Off Your Home Loan Soon? CELEBRATE!
Tips For Homeowners – “So just how should you commemorate this auspicious occasion? Look no further than these ideas below” Tips For Homeowners: Paying Off
Real Estate News: San Gabriel Valley Development & Mansionization
Real Estate News – “As cities across Southern California grapple with how to best preserve historic structures and refine outdated development standards, the debate over
San Gabriel Valley News – Metro Foothill Extension Opens – VIDEO Report
San Gabriel Valley News– VIDEO REPORT – The long-awaited Arcadia To Azusa extension of the Metro Foothill Gold Line opened to the public last Saturday,
Real Estate News: January Numbers Are In & They’re Good
Real Estate News – “We’ve only just gotten the major data reports for January, and … things are looking good. …” Real Estate News: January
Mortgage Rates: Do Treasury Yields Indicate Still Lower Rates Ahead?
Mortgage Rates – “Mortgage rates held steady this week at 3.65 percent for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan. It’s the first time all year that rates
Home Buyer Tips: 6 From Realty Times
Home Buyer Tips – From the value of different types of locations to negotiating strategies that can get you what you want, the more knowledge
Commercial Real Estate: 2016 Market Outlook
Commercial Real Estate – “It is probable that global uncertainty will serve to keep interest rates low and allow for growth of fundamentals in the
Mortgage Rates Still In Downtrend
Mortgage Rates – “WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for a fourth straight week amid persisting turmoil in stock markets
Mortgage Rates: Low Rates Are Likely Here For The Near-Term
Mortgage Rates – “Mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row, with the average 30-year, fixed-rate loan going for 3.81 percent, down from
Home Buyer Tips: What You Need To Know In 2016
Home Buyer Tips – “Buying a home is a major commitment. Here are a few important things to consider to make it a worthwhile experience.
California Home Sales: CAR Releases Dec Sales & Price Report
California Home Sales – “Existing, single-family home sales totaled 405,530 in December on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 9.6 percent from November and up 10.7
San Gabriel Valley News: Metro Rejects Azusa Delay Request
San Gabriel Valley News – Metro rejected Azusa’s request to delay opening the Azusa Pacific/Citrus College Gold Line station, saying all six stations will open as
Tips For Homeowners: Flood Insurance, El Nino, & You
Tips for Homeowners – “People still mistakenly assume they are covered for floods under their standard homeowner policies. That might explain why only 9% of homeowners
Meet Steve Gaghagen, Our New Managing Editor
Meet Our New Managing Editor & Market Analyst – “BrionCosta.com welcomes Steve Gaghagen to the website!” Meet Our New Managing Editor & Market Analyst BrionCosta.com Welcomes Steve
Real Estate News: Millennials Should Consider Leaving The Nest… Now
Real Estate News – “Millennials appear to be in no rush to ditch their parents’ homes. Perhaps they should be. …” Millennials Should Consider Leaving The Nest
Happy New Year 2016
No real estate information to report today. Just the sincere wish of all of us here at BrionCosta.com that the coming year will bring you
Southern California Family New Year’s Eve
Southern California Family New Year’s Eve – “Spend the day with the best possible company – your whole family – at these fabulous places to
Commercial Real Estate in 2016: Commercial Market Forecast
Commercial Real Estate in 2016 – “Sustained job growth throughout the country and improving credit conditions are forecast to help keep commercial real estate activity
San Gabriel Valley Christmas Light Displays
San Gabriel Valley Christmas Light Displays – Here are a few links that will get you up to speed on all the best Christmas light displays
San Gabriel Valley Holiday Events: Snow Days At Kidspace Children’s Museum
San Gabriel Valley Holiday Events – “Celebrate the Season at Kidspace! Break out your mittens, boots, and snow hat for a day of winter wonderland fun!
Southern California Home Sales: Luxury Home Prices Fall Nationwide
Southern California Home Sales – “The luxury market was the first to recover from the housing downturn, and now it’s a bellwether of slowing price growth
Southern California Home Sales in 2016: Five Predictions From Redfin
Southern California Home Sales in 2016 – “Most economists agree that housing prices and sales will continue to grow in 2016, just at a slower
Southern California Home Sales in 2016: California Real Estate Market Predictions
Southern California Home Sales in 2016 – “California’s housing market is expected to improve in 2016, but a shortage of available inventory and continuing high costs
Things To Do In The San Gabriel Valley
Things To Do In The San Gabriel Valley – “Events, entertainment, activities, and other things to do in the San Gabriel Valley” Things To Do In
San Gabriel Valley Drought News: Smart Cities Are Planning Ahead
San Gabriel Valley Drought News – “A $2 million purchase of imported water to offset the city’s water demands for the remainder of the 2014-15 fiscal