Archwood Real Estate, Inc.
Investment Brokerage  &  Real Estate Financing
(818) 376-8582
Archwood Real Estate, Inc.  -  16217 Kittridge St.,  Van Nuys, CA  91406  -  Phone: (818) 376-8582  -  Fax: (818) 376-8572
California Broker #01445207
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Bureau of Engineering - Responsible for the planning, designing, construction and management of public infrastructure and provides
services for development and improvement of private property.
Community Redevelopment Agency - Established to attract private investment into economically depressed communities, eliminate
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Investment Real Estate Links

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other professionals in industrial, office and mixed-use commercial real estate.
National Real Estate Investor - NREI covers commercial real estate news, trends and research pertaining to the office, industrial, retail
and multi-family / apartment markets.
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California Association of Mortgage Brokers - Trade association promoting the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct
among over 4,000 mortgage brokers and affiliated service providers in California.
Commercial Mortgage Securities Association - International trade organization for the commercial real estate capital markets.
Department of Housing and Urban Development - Government organization dedicated to increasing home ownership, supporting
community development and increasing the access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
Freddie Mac - Stockholder-owned corporation chartered by Congress to increase the supply of money that mortgage lenders can
make available to homebuyers and multi-family / apartment investors.
Fannie Mae - Stockholder-owned corporation charted by Congress providing financial products and services that make it possible for
low, moderate and middle-income families to buy homes of their own.
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