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Julie Andrews' Brentwood house isn't going for a song

Singer and actress Julie Andrews has listed the Brentwood house she owned with her late husband, director and screenwriter Blake...

Lenders are using a variety of tools to prevent mortgage fraud

Don't even think about fudging on your application for a mortgage by inflating your income a tad, checking the box to indicate you're...

Can 'absentee owner' be barred from seeking board seat?

Question: Shortly after I bought my town home I had to rent it out and move in with my mother because she could no longer live alone....

'Chinatown' writer Robert Towne lists Westside estate

"Chinatown" writer Robert Towne has listed his estate on the Westside at $12.995 million.

Bel-Air home once owned by Broadway star Mary Martin is listed at $10.5 million

A 1928 Tudor once owned by Broadway star Mary Martin is on the market in Bel-Air at $10.5 million.

Consumer bureau plans new rules on mortgage fees

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering new rules on mortgage fees, including banning origination charges...

Fannie, Freddie are set to reduce mortgage balances in California

As California pushes to get more homeowners into a $2-billion foreclosure prevention program, some Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac borrowers...

Rents soar as foreclosure victims, young workers seek housing

A nation still struggling to clear up one housing debacle has run smack into another — soaring rents.

'Glee' stars within duet-singing distance of each other

In a "Glee" two-step of sorts, stars Lea Michele and Kevin McHale became Los Angeles-area homeowners...

Energy audits may be beneficial for both home buyers and sellers

WASHINGTON — It may be the best-kept secret in residential real estate: For a couple of hundred dollars, a potential buyer bidding...

Consumer bureau to propose new rules for mortgage servicers

Anyone who has ever fought with a lender over a lost or misapplied house payment should be heartened by the latest news from the new federal...

Homeowner association members should request documents regularly

Question: My homeowner association board of directors keeps owners in the dark and treats its actions and duties as if they were...

Son is allergic to fellow tenant's companion animal

Question: My son has severe allergies, including an allergy to cat fur. To keep him safe, I moved my family to a community that was...

Sold: The 1925 house in Beverly Hills that time forgot

A Mediterranean estate in Beverly Hills that came on the market in February for the first time since it was built in 1925 has sold for $5....

U.S. homeownership rate at 15-year low

High foreclosure rates and a strong rental market pushed the homeownership rate in the U.S. to a 15-year low, even as projections for the...

Actress Meg Ryan lists Bel-Air house for $11.4 million

Actress Meg Ryan, known for her leading-lady roles in romantic films, has been having an on-again, off-again relationship with her...