04 June 2008
Buyers Hurry!--Housing Market doing a 180
Homes are now more affordable then they have been in years. As soon as I state this, the market could turn the other way. It may be many months before we see balance in the markets, but it is coming. Price reductions have increased dramatically in the Read More...
14 May 2008
Real Estate Foreclosure Auction Sale Process
What will I need to bring to the Auction? For Auction sales, you will need to bring a Cashier’s check made out to yourself. Normally this Check is for 10% of the minimum sale price set by the Auction company. What happens if I am the successful Read More...
14 May 2008
Relocation Services Los Angeles CA
Relocation Services in Los Angeles California Are you looking for a great California Realtor® or California Real Estate agent? I am one of the most experienced relocation Realtors® and agents in California. I can help you locate California real Read More...
05 May 2008
Don't Overpay - File a Property Tax Appeal
DON'T OVERPAY... FILE A PROPERTY TAX APPEAL: Property taxes seem to jump up year after year. Unfortunately, we've become so accustomed to rising taxes that it's no longer a surprise. But here's something that may surprise you. Did you Read More...
04 May 2008
When should you get Pre-Approved for a Loan?
I recommend that prospective home buyers get Preapproved as a way of establishing their good faith to home sellers and agents. Home buyers sometimes get into trouble because they aren't clued into the sequence of steps involved in financing their Read More...
04 May 2008
Video Lofts - Los Angeles Area Lofts - Marina del Rey,CA Lofts
Video Lofts Link :Are you looking for a home that doubles as a work space ? Lofts in the Los Angeles area have become the home of choice for Artists, Writers, and other generally creative Buyers. Downtown LA Lofts Marina del Rey Lofts Venice,CA Lofts Read More...
11 April 2008
Buyers and Renters - The Cost of Waiting
First up: The loss of tax deductions . In most cases, people who lack a mortgage pay more federal and state income taxes than those who qualify for a mortgage deduction. A Mortgage Calculator illustrates this point: Assume that a buyer is currently paying Read More...
11 April 2008
2008:The Best Year to Buy a Home in 35 Years!
In April of 1973 , mortgage rates were about the same as they are today. Since that time, we have only had mortgage rates this low during 2001 and 2002, the height of the seller's markets where there was little inventory. In the last two major buyer's Read More...
07 April 2008
Bond Prices move higher...Rates move lower!
Remember, when Bond prices move higher, home loan rates move lower ...Bonds have rebounded higher off of their key 50-day moving average support level, and are moving back toward the upper portion of their current trading range. This means if Bond prices Read More...
07 April 2008
Taking an Interest in your Credit Card Rate...
Credit cards are one of the most pervasive forms of your financial picture. On a daily basis, they provide the flexibility and freedom to reserve a hotel room, travel without carrying cash, and purchase just about anything at anytime. As such, your credit Read More...
03 April 2008
Good News!..Feb. 2008 Homes Sales in a Stable Range..
Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain within a fairly stable range, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales - including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops - rose 2.9 percent to a seasonally Read More...
02 April 2008
What is Title Insurance?-Buyer info
What is Title Insurance? The purchase of a home is probably the single largest investment you'll make in your lifetime. It is only prudent that you want to safeguard your rights and investment. Title insurance assures that your rights and interests Read More...
02 April 2008
What Happens in Escrow?
An escrow is an arrangement in which a disinterested third party, called an escrow holder, holds legal documents and funds on behalf of a buyer and seller, and distributes them according to the buyer's and seller's instructions. People buying Read More...
02 April 2008
Tax Rebates Coming Soon... When will you get yours?
Last month, President Bush signed the Economic Stimulus Package into law - setting aside $168 billion in tax rebates and incentives to help boost the US economy. As we head into spring, those tax rebates are getting ready to hit the mail. So when should Read More...
02 April 2008
RENTERS BEWARE!
If you are currently renting , the following might be helpful. Just for comparison: if you are currently Renting and paying $2k per month and could have bought a $400K home a year ago at last years interest rates with a mortgage of around $1800, that Read More...
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