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Credit Scores Could Rise With FICO’s New Model
The creator of one of the most widely used and influential credit scores, FICO, said on Thursday that the latest version of its score would no longer weigh medical debts — which account for about half of all unpaid collections on consumers’...
Marriott Warner Center Sold
The Marriott Warner Center, one of the Valley’s largest hotels, has been acquired by Laurus Corp., a Century City real estate investment and development company, the company announced on Monday. The company acquired the 474-room corporate ...
Ways to Save on Utilities in the San Fernando Valley
Living in the San Fernando Valley can be a little slice of paradise, but it can also cost a pretty penny. House payments, gas and groceries add up fast, and utilities – especially water and electricity – can have you singing the monthly bil...
In Drought-Stricken California, Watering Your Lawn Could Mean $500 Fines
If you live in California, you will soon be subject to a $500-per-day fine for washing down your driveway and sidewalk, watering your outdoor landscapes, or turning on your outdoor fountain (unless the water is recirculated). The state is in...
Homes for Sale in Topanga CA
Located just minutes away from the real estate in the San Fernando Valley lies the incredibly unique community of Topanga. A Census Designated Place, Topanga grew in popularity during the 1920’s, when the rich and famous from Los Angeles vent...
San Fernando Valley Pest Contractors Charged With Elder Fraud
Two pest and home ventilation contractors were charged Wednesday in a scheme to defraud elderly customers in the Valley and elsewhere in L.A. County. Eldad Syton, owner of Pacific Air Care in Tarzana and other companies, and accomplice Yair ...
Brown Signs Valley Light Rail Bill
Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed a bill into law that repeals legislation prohibiting above ground light rail across the San Fernando Valley. AB 577, sponsored by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian, D-Van Nuys, becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2015...
Good news for buyers and sellers!
(Reuters) – The Federal Reserve will probably need to keep interest rates near zero for at least another year, a top Fed official said on Monday, even as he expressed optimism the economy is well on its way to health. “As things get bett...