California calls $25-billion mortgage settlement ‘inadequate’.

Calif. Atty. Gen. Kamala D. Harris’ office has called a proposed $25-billion settlement with the nation’s mortgage industry “inadequate.” Read more here.

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Mortgage rate drop sparks refinancing wave

Historically low interest rates coupled with a strengthening economy are getting the new year off to a fast start, stirring hopes that the Bay Area’s dormant housing and mortgage markets may finally come to life in 2012. Read more here.

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Consumer protection bureau opens mortgage complaint hotline

Did your loan officer switch you into a more costly home loan than you were promised? Or worse yet, did your home loan servicer ignore you when you told him you’ve had an unexpected drop in income and needed a modification to avoid missing payments? Read more here

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O.C.’s best elementaries invest in innovation, collaboration

Curious where your child’s school ranks in Orange County? Review and compare 2011 rankings for 379 Orange County elementary schools. Read more here.

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More problems found with tax credit.

Remember the federal tax credit programs offering $7,500 and later $8,000 to first-time home buyers? The credits were designed to deliver a jolt to the reeling housing industry, and they did: More than 4 million people applied for and have received nearly $30 billion worth of credits. Read more here.

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