Marguerite's Blog

On Wednesday the day before we celebrated our Thanksgiving, the government reported some good news for us.  Sales for new homes were up 6.2% in October over the previous month. The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, released that it makes for a  seasonal adjus...

The Treasury Department announced in October that, after a slow start last spring, its Making Home Affordable loan-modification initiative has resulted in about 500,000 trail modifications. The department said the $75 billion centerpiece of its anti-foreclosure efforts was on track to meet its go...

According to First American CoreLogic, a major provider of mortgage data said on Tuesday that the percentage of "underwater" homeowners (people who owe more than their homes are worth) is significantly lower than the firm had previously reported. They changed their methodology to take into accoun...

In todays business section of the Los Angeles Times was an article written by Kenneth R. Harney that stated FHA insured morrtgages could be on the verge of becoming more expensive and tougher to obtain. A independent study found that the FHA's insurance fund reserves are far below the congression...

November 6, 2009 President Barack Obama has approved the first time  home buyer tax credit extension which will extend the tax credit until April 30, 2010. The extension is part of a $24 billion economic stimulus bill that will extend the $8000 tax credit for home buyers who are purchasing their ...

Westside Ballet will present "The Nutcracker" at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre on Nov. 28 at 2 pm and 7pm, and Nov 29 at 1:30pm and 5:30pm. For more information go to www.westsideballet.com or by calling 310.828.6211.

Westside Ballet traditional holiday production of the "The Nutcracker" will offer performances at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre on Nov. 28 at 2 pm and 7pm, and Nov 29 at 1:30pm and 5:30pm. For more information go to www.westsideballet.com or by calling 310.828.6211. Westside Ballet's "...

The Marine Life Protection Act Blue Ribbon Taskforce unanimously approved a propasal banning fishing of all kinds in ocean water off the Malibu Point Dume coast. The restriction covers a stretch of ocean form Westward Beach to just outside Paradise Cove. Also the area from Westward Beach to Lechu...

On Sunday, October 11, 2009, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger pulls out 11th hour surprises and signs new laws to help prevent home buyers and homeowners from mortgage fraud. The bills meant  to increase protection for consumers in the lending market and provide law enforcement with more...

All Labradoodle and Goldendoodle lovers are cordially invited to the Eighth Annual Southern California Labradoodle Romp and Picnic.  This is the largest gathering of Doodles in the world.Come to Malibu and see every size, shape and color of Doodle frolic under a huge Oak Grove while their humans ...