17 July 2008
Focus on the Lender: An Interview w/Dean Wong - First Cap. Mortgage
In an effort to find solutions for my Buyers, I took the time to interview Dean Wong at First Capital Mortgage . I have known Dean for 5 years and have worked with him on many transactions. TOM :First of all Dean, thank you for taking time to chat with Read More...
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16 July 2008
Kitchen Trends
Home shows this year are exhibiting Kitchens that have continued the use of glass as a key design element . Once used as a decorative backsplash element, it is being used as both front material as well as a counter top. Colored, frosted, painted and etched Read More...
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14 July 2008
Prices are Rising-for four straight months!!
Prices have risen for four straight months. The median home price has fallen from a high of $230,200 in July 2006 to a low in February 2008 at $195,600, a drop of 15%. Since February, however, it has risen steadily every month. By May the index (which Read More...
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14 July 2008
Economic Calendar for the Week of July 14 – July 18
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14 July 2008
Ways to Save on Cooling Costs
Heating and air conditioning usually represent the biggest portion of home energy bills. As we head into the hottest part of the year, here are some ideas from author and home improvement expert Don Vandervort that will help you stay cool...and save money Read More...
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14 July 2008
Forecast for the Week - July 14, 2008
We could be in for another explosive week, as several reports will show the impact inflation continues to have on the economy. Tuesday will bring the wholesale inflation measuring Producer Price Index as well as the Retail Sales Report, which measures Read More...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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