West Covina is approximately 20 miles outside of the booming city of Los Angeles and major attractions, like Disneyland. Residents feel like they get the best of both worlds: “West Covina is a city with a small town feel.” There is something for everyone, whether you love shopping, spending time outdoors, or attending community...
Nestled in the heart of Orange County California, lies the quiet city of Tustin. Also known as the City of Trees, this quaint city is labeled as exceptionally livable. It’s equipped with sunny weather, an array of amenities, stable housing markets, and low crime rates, making it a perfect place to call home. Minutes away also lies the city...
Redfin announced the hottest neighborhoods of 2016, from gated communities on a lake to secluded neighborhoods still minutes from major cities. Whether you’re looking for affordability, charm, or an easier commute, there’s a home in these neighborhoods waiting for you to call it your own. Click each city to find some of the hot...
Guess who is making a comeback and starting to buy: single females, the second largest prospective buyer next to married couples. Over the past few years, they have been purchasing houses more than single men. “For decades, single women played an important role in the U.S. housing market, buying more homes than single men,” says...
Character, charm, affordability? What more would you want in a neighborhood? You can find it all in Ukrainian Village! Ukrainian Village was reported as the number one hottest neighborhood of 2016 for its many perks: less dense of a population, affordability compared to other hot neighborhoods, accessibility to public transportation, beautiful...
Gold, silver, opal, and other rare minerals are not the only gems found in Idaho’s roots. Mortgage consultant, Andrea Broenneke is another gem to be discovered! She works hard to help Platinum customers settle into their homes to fully enjoy the snow-capped mountains, vast lakes, and steep canyons of Idaho. When she is not helping...
Bruce Biggers, out of Rockford, IL, is a family man with 21 years of experience as a mortgage consultant. His service to northern Illinois as a mortgage consultant and branch manager has earned him a slot on the employee spotlight. He has served on many charitable organizational boards and has always been very active in the community. To learn...
There are many different types of neighbors: the tattletales, gossipers, one-uppers, eavesdroppers, yard addicts, party animals, and most importantly, the good neighbors. Believe it or not, the human being living next door, irritating or not, can benefit you and the entire neighborhood. When you’re good to your neighbors, they will be good to...
Washington DC — Platinum CEO William Giambrone attends legislative conference earlier this week. Among the attendees was FHFA Director, Mel Watt, GNMA President, Ted Tozer, and Acting FHA Commissioner, Biniam Gebre. As President of CHLA, William Giambrone is keeping focus on access to credit for all consumers, specifically mortgage lending...
For almost a decade, there are people who have experienced feelings of buyers’ remorse since the economy could not support the value of their homes. We applaud the government relief programs put in place, such as HARP, to help people lower their monthly housing expenses. If you were able to benefit from a refinance in the past few years and...
