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Farmers Field Will Become L.A.’s New
Showplace for Football and Events
he Farmers Insurance Exchange and AEG recently
T announced an historic naming rights agreement for
the new downtown Los Angeles football stadium and
event center. The 30-year deal provides naming rights for a
1.7 million square foot stadium designed to host football
games, international soccer matches and other championship
competitions along with concerts and entertainment events.
The stadium will be called Farmers Field.
Farmers, the largest auto insurance company in California
and the third-largest personal lines insurer in the nation, and
AEG, developers of STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE,
among a portfolio of acclaimed international venues, made
the announcement together in the West Hall of the Los
Angeles Convention Center, the future site of the new stadi-
um which will occupy the footprint of the current West Hall.
“This groundbreaking agreement with Farmers not only
makes this the largest long-term commitment in naming
rights history, it also signals the most significant step forward
in creating the football stadium and event center and bring-
ing an NFL team back to Los Angeles,” said Timothy J.
Leiweke, President & Chief Executive Officer, AEG, devel-
opers of the project. “Farmers’ commitment and partnership
also allows us to completely privatize the development of the
stadium, which will become the true catalyst needed to, once
and for all, upgrade the Los Angeles Convention Center to
become a top five facility of its kind in the nation.”
Farmers Field will be a state-of-the-art event center contigu-
ously connected to the Los Angeles Convention Center allow-
ing Los Angeles to compete for and attract top-tier conventions
and trade shows previously unable to commit to Los Angeles.
The one-billion dollar stadium will be entirely privately
financed.
“This investment will court the NFL, and bring jobs and
economic development to downtown Los Angeles,” said Bob
Woudstra, Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Insurance.
“Farmers Insurance was founded in Los Angeles and has been
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“Like AEG, Farmers is a California-based company with
thousands of employees and their families living and work-
ing here in Los Angeles and they share our vision of invest-
ing in our City to provide services, support and economic
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stimulus to make our community a better place for every-
one,” said Leiweke.
During the press conference, Leiweke also detailed AEG’s
commitment to develop Farmers Field at absolutely no cost to
taxpayers and absolutely no risk to the City’s general fund.
“This event center—complete with a state-of-the-art NFL
stadium and expanded convention center facilities—is a win-
win for the residents of Los Angeles. And, it will not cost tax-
payers a dime,” said Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
“Furthermore, Farmers Field will be a catalyst for new develop-
ment, creating nearly 20,000 jobs and $3 billion worth of new
development in the downtown area alone.”
As part of the deal designed by AEG Global Partnerships,
Farmers’ naming rights partnership will provide exclusive
naming exposure and signage inside and outside Farmers
Field including electronic and video messaging during events,
a diverse offering of hospitality access inside and outside of
Farmers Field, promotional and experiential activation areas
throughout Farmers Field’s concourses and other public areas,
and a variety of branded clubs and other interactive areas to
be used by Farmers Insurance agents and customers.
“This historic investment by Farmers shows that they clear-
ly share AEG’s vision to bring the NFL back to Los Angeles
and trust in our continuing commitment to provide best-in-
class facilities and content that attract the attention of fans
worldwide,” said Shervin Mirhashemi, Chief Operating
Officer, AEG Global Partnerships. “Starting today, the name
‘Farmers Field’ will become part of the lexicon of NFL fans
across all demographics and regions as Farmers Field joins an
exclusive family of iconic AEG developments around the
globe. We are proud to call our friends at Farmers our part-
ners in this unprecedented deal and project.”
“Farmers Field represents a rare opportunity to merge a
significant investment in Los Angeles with tremendous expo-
sure for the Farmers brand,” said Kevin Kelso, Executive Vice
President and Chief Marketing Officer of Farmers Insurance.
“But this extends well beyond the Los Angeles market: this
showcases the Farmers brand on a national stage.” ■
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New Landscaping Planted Real Estate Realities for Buyers in 2011
by Jane Hercules

Along the Expo Line Buyers are not taking full advantage of the housing market now, even
though interest rates are hovering around 4 percent. This can change if
buyers better understand a few of the following realities in today’s real
by Steve Hymon
estate market.
Buyers believe that they need to have a 20 percent down payment to
xpo Line crews started

E planting trees and

other landscaping
today along the new light rail
qualify for a mortgage. The reality is that many buyers can now enter the
housing market with as little as 3.5 percent down with an FHA loan.
Buyers can and should enlist the help of their real estate agent to get spe-
line as it nears completion cific figures on financing a home. With rate sheets available at open hous-
from downtown Los Angeles es to show potential buyers the financial facts, agents can counsel skepti-
to Culver City. The landscap- cal first-time buyers through the process.
ing elements are part of plans The current market has some buyers afraid of purchasing a foreclosed
to develop a multi-modal cor- property for fear that the bank will take the property back because it was
ridor that integrates transit, a improperly foreclosed. Some buyers also think that they should wait to buy
bikeway, and pedestrian areas
until the projected flood of homes comes on the market in the spring. They
into a safe and balanced park-
might be thinking if they buy now, the perfect dream home will elude them
way setting.
With its native and drought because more properties will be coming in the spring-selling season. The
tolerant plants, the landscap- reality is that sellers who price their homes to sell at or below market value
ing along the alignment will will still see success. They may even create a bidding war on their prop-
provide screening and buffer- erty. Sellers who list their properties now, early in the season, can capital-
ing along the transit corridor ize on the lower competition. The sooner they list, the faster and higher
and establish a parkway that A rendering of what the landscaping will they can sell.
connects neighborhoods Buyer fear of the national unemployment figures being currently at 9.4
eventually look like along the Expo Line.
along the way. “The plantings percent is holding some people back. They have trouble balancing
will form a continuous, green, hope that Expo Line stations become a source thoughts of employment, low housing prices, and interest rates. Enlisting
linear park and establish each station as a
of civic pride,” said Philip Hart, CEO of Hart a good real estate agent that understands the market will help alleviate
place, with a unique planting color and
this fear.
atmosphere,” said Roland Genick, Lead Realty Advisors and Member of the Urban
Urban Designer for the project. Design Committee. Long before first-time-buyer tax discounts, there were still great incen-
Landscaping was planned with feedback Construction on the first segment of the tives for taxpayers to purchase homes. This is a tax law enacted decades
from the Urban Design Committee whose Expo Line, from downtown Los Angeles to ago that provides for a mortgage-interest discount. It means that the
members represent communities along the Culver City, is 86 percent complete. Light rail amount of your mortgage payment that is interest is a deduction in your
Expo Line route. The Expo Board of tax liability. This deduction is significant and one that renters do not enjoy.
vehicles will begin testing on the tracks in the
Directors appointed the 14-member com- What many first-time buyers fail to recognize is that during the early
mittee in 2006 to provide input on the pro- spring, and a portion of the line is expected to years of their mortgages the interest deduction is fat. In many cases, it may
ject’s design, landscaping and station art- open later this year. ■ mean a tax refund, since the mortgage company has already accounted
work. for the interest amount you have paid. You may even be able to adjust the
“By designing community outdoor spaces For more information about the Expo Line
amount your employer deducts from your paycheck, thus giving you a
that integrate nicely into neighborhoods, we please visit our website at www.BuildExpo.org.
higher monthly income. ■

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2011 Mortgage Trends Spell Continued Recovery

2011 Mortgage Trends:
Jumbo Loans, Cash Buys
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as home prices stabilize, predicts the
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has mostly dominated in recent months as
homeowners looked to lock in low-interest
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slow as new mortgage shoppers dominate.
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lowing trends in the mortgage market for
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level in nearly a month.
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loan requests for home purchases fell 3.7
percent.
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Continue Recovery
Pending home sales rose again in
contracts and not closings, which normally
occur with a lag time of one or two months.
Fannie, Freddie Win
Looking to resolve one of its major mort-
gage headaches, Bank of America Corp. on
Monday said it has paid $2.8 billion to set-
tle claims related to soured Countrywide
Financial Corp. mortgage loans.
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What Lenders Look For When Scrutinizing Finances

by Ilyce Glink plenty of money, the lender was spooked by the possibil-
ity that there might be more losses to come.
hat do mortgage lenders look for when they

W scrutinize your finances? It all boils down to

financial stability and making sure you’re a
good credit risk.
On your application, you’ll be asked to disclose per-
sonal finance information that will help the lender
decide whether your finances are stable or precarious at
that moment in time.
Salary/Annual Income
Lenders want to see that you’re gainfully employed. If
you’re employed as a full-time employee, receiving a W-
2, that’s going to be the best indication of financial sta-
bility. (Lenders don’t assume you’re going to be losing
that job anytime soon.)
If you’re a 1099 or contract employee, or if you own
your own business, you can still buy a home or refinance,
but you’re going to have a tougher time proving that
you’re financially stable. Lenders see 1099 contract
employees as temporary, even if you’ve been “temporari-
ly” employed for years in this manner. Self-employed
individuals (and those who receive 1099s) will have to
show stable income for at least two to three years, which
is usually done through tax returns.
Tax Returns
Your lender may ask you to provide copies of your tax
return (particularly if you own your own business), but
you’ll be asked to sign a tax form permitting the lender
to pull its own copies of your tax return directly from the
IRS. Obviously, with today’s tax software, it’s easy to cre-
ate a second set of tax returns that you didn’t file with the
IRS. By getting access to your IRS records, your lender
can see what’s really going on with your finances. Tax
returns can be a minefield with today’s lenders.
One borrower told me that a lender rejected him
because his tax return showed a $1,500 loss in a business
in which he was a minority partner. Although he earned
Bank/Retirement Account Statements
Lenders want to see how much cash you have on hand,
and how cash has come into and out of your account over
the past year (and sometimes longer, particularly if you’re
a small business owner or a 1099 contract employee).
Large, unexplained cash withdrawals and deposits are a
red flag, as are accounts with extremely low balances. If
you’ve overdrawn your account, watch out. Lenders real-
Managing your credit history
is a skill that’s becoming
increasingly important, as we
move to an electronic society.
ly don’t want to see any sign that you’re not managing
your financial accounts with the utmost of ease.
You need to regularly check your credit history, and if
Cash On Hand there are errors or your history contains erroneous infor-
How much cash you have on hand is a bigger issue for mation, you’ll need to work on correcting those prob-
lenders now than in the past. You’ll need cash to pay clos- lems. You’ll also need to think about how each credit
ing costs, and to have in reserve. Lenders want to see at account you open or close and how you use the lines of
least a month’s worth of expenses (mortgage payment, credit that you have will affect your credit history and
taxes, insurance) to make them feel as though you won’t go ultimately your credit score. Having a higher credit score
delinquent on the loan payment at the first sign of trouble. will save you thousands of dollars over the life of any loan
you take out.
Credit History/Score You can get a free copy of your credit history and pay for
Since Minneapolis-based Fair Isaac invented the concept your credit score (around $9) at AnnualCreditReport.com.
of a credit score, it’s been one of the key factors lenders con- This is the site maintained by the three credit reporting
sider when deciding whether to approve your loan applica- bureaus: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. You can also
tion. That hasn’t changed. In fact, lenders are now looking buy a copy of your credit score from each credit-reporting
for higher credit scores than ever before. Managing your bureau and directly at MyFico.com. ■
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460 S Spring Street # 8th Floor 1 1.00 591 $215,000
420 S San Pedro Street #4th Floor 0 1.00 870 $140,000
420 S San Pedro Street # 3rd Floor 0 1.00 870 $179,100
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SELLER CLOSING COSTS

Additional Fees You May Need to Pay
eal-estate transactions are subject to several taxes and

R fees at the time the deal is finalized, or closed. These are

called closing costs. These taxes and fees vary widely
based on the city, state, and county where the property is locat-
ed. Though usually less expensive for sellers than buyers, closing
costs are often thousands of dollars. It’s important to understand
the different fees that are paid by the buyer and the seller. This
article focuses on the costs that sellers of property can expect to
have deducted from their proceeds when the sale closes.
Here are three costs that the seller, as opposed to the
buyer, is most often obligated to pay. Local real estate
laws and rules, as well as pre-negotiated terms between the
seller and buyer may also determine who is responsible for
these costs:

1. Real estate commission, or the fee negotiated with the

seller’s real estate broker—this is a percentage of the
sales price and it is paid to the real estate agent. It is one
of the biggest costs paid by the seller and it is paid in
the form of a deduction from the sales proceeds.
2. Title/lien search, a process to ensure that the seller has
the right to sell a property—this search also determines
whether there are any restrictions or allowances
attached to the land (such as an easement for power
lines), or any liens on the property. Examples include
second or third mortgages, back taxes, and construction
liens.
3. If the title search turns up any liens on the property, the
seller often needs to pay these liens to ensure a clear title
for the buyer.
The following charges that may be owed by the seller,
the buyer, or both, depending on the terms negotiated
beforehand and local laws:
1. Document stamps (also called doc stamps) on the
deed—this is a state tax assessed for the sale of the prop-
erty. It is due at the time the deed is transferred into the
name of the buyer. For example, if your state’s tax assess-
ment is $0.60 per $100 of a sales price, the doc stamps
on the deed of a $200,000 property would cost $1200.
2. Document recording fees—most counties require a
per-page document-recording fee for deeds. The new
deed being recorded for the mortgage is conventionally
charged to the buyer. However, there is a deed that
transfers title out of the seller’s name, and this is typical-
ly a seller cost.
3. Preparation of sale documents—these include the deed,
bill of sale, no-lien affidavit, and 1099-tax form. In
some areas these documents are prepared by an attorney,
while in other cases, the title company takes care of this
process. Either way, there is generally an escrow fee
assessed when handled by a title company. Paperwork
prepared on behalf of the seller is charged to the seller.
4. Prorated homeowner-association fees and property
taxes—the seller will need to pay the portion calculated
for the percentage of the year that they owned the home.
Since costs associated with closing the sale of a home are
often vastly different from state to state and even city to
city, it is important to consult with a real-estate profes-
sional about the closing costs in your area. Your real estate
agent will discuss all possible fees and explain any local
regulations that apply to your situation. ■

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No Room for a Vegetable Garden? WILSHIRE METRO REALTY, INC.

Think Again
by Sean Conway

If the only thing keeping you from raising

your own vegetables this season is enough
space to grow them in, then have I got a proj-
ect for you!
Did you know that in a space as small as 4
ft. by 4 ft. you can have a productive veg-
etable garden? Well, it’s true, and recently on
“Cultivating Life” my guest Gayla Trail
showed me how. Gayla is the author, most
recently, of the book “Grow Great Grub:
Organic Food from Small Spaces” (Clarkson
Potter) and creator of an excellent Web site,
yougrowgirl.com. She stopped by to explain
how 16 sq. ft. of space can yield plenty of later in the season.
fresh vegetables throughout the summer. Another technique Gayla recommends is
To make a small garden succeed, you will co-planting vegetables together in the same
need to pick a site that gets at least 6 hours of area. For example, plant slow-growing toma-
sunlight; you’ll also need good soil and be toes with fast-growing plants such as lettuces.
able to water your garden when it needs it. The fast-growing vegetable will be harvested
Start by choosing vegetables that you and before the crops begin to crowd each other.
your family like to eat, as well as those that A simple and inexpensive garden can be
are the most expensive at the market. built using two 8-ft. long 1-in. by 12-in.
Tomatoes, peppers, and fresh herbs are all
boards that are cut in half. Once the boards
good choices. Be careful to choose plants that
do not take up a lot of space. While pump-
kins and corn are fun to grow, they require a
are cut, they can be joined with angle brack-
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some bamboo stakes tied together or as deco- If you have been longing to grow a garden
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Vegetables that mature quickly, such as let- take another look at the space you do have.
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wonderful, productive garden. ■
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