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Thursday, October 07, 2004

Southern California Home prices expected to cool in 2005

According to an LATimes article, the California Association of Realtors is predicting that home prices in the state will cool in 2005.Still, for the fourth consecutive year, single-family homes are expected to appreciate more than 10 percent, although the number of homes sold will decline about 2.5 percent. (more).

Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Southern California ARMs, Interest Only Loans, and my Mother-In-Law
Like many in Southern California, my mother-in-law refinanced a few years ago. Thinking she would soon sell her house, she opted for an ARM, but recently that ARM moved from fixed to adjustable, and every month her monthly bill has increased.
 
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Friday, October 01, 2004

WellPoint ranked by EPA as one of best commuter companies
Traffic, traffic, traffic. Many scientists say that all this traffic over the last century has created Southern California's iconic smog. And while that smog might create beautiful sunshines it is also increasing allergies, asthma, lung cancer and other afflictions for SoCal residents.
 
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Wednesday, September 29, 2004

Is Space the Next Big Thing for Southern California
Already numerous private companies that assist in the Private Space Race litter Southern California. This infusion of cash will not only directly help many of those companies, it should also inspire further investment.
 
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Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Is Los Angeles going to miss out on NFL opportunity?
On Tuesday, the Anaheim City Council approved the framework for talks with the NFL regarding a new Stadium in the city. A seemingly last minute entrant into the race for a future NFL team, Anaheim, might just be pulling ahead in the race.
 
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Wednesday, September 01, 2004

Toyota Makes California Greener
Already Toyota has my vote for best automotive corporation in the world, simply because of the Toyota Prius. The technology behind this hybrid car, single-handedly, could end foreign-oil dependency for the United States.  (more)

Monday, August 30, 2004

Is the Grand Avenue redevelopment project good for Los Angeles?
A couple of new projects have been announced to revitalize downtown LA. One plan is a $1.2 billion project to add significant retail, residential and commercial space to the Bunker Hill area.  (more)

Tuesday, August 31, 2004

California’s voter approved Economic Recovery Bond Referendum helps state’s economy
Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services boosted California’s bond rating recently because the state was able to avoid short-term borrowing for deficit funding. Additionally, a rival of Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investor Service also raised California’s score and gave the state a positive outlook.   (more)