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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:31:25 -0800

This was put out by a true expert on FHA loans, Jeff Belonger, and there's no better way to say it than the experts!!

Via Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):

FHA Loan rumors now become a reality – So what happened?

Wow... I just talked about some rumors that have been floating around for months about FHA loans. Let me make something clear. They are rumors to me until they are officially stated through HUD/FHA. And on that note, they are also rumors when you read blogs that actually state that they happened already, when it was still in discussion. Here is what I said yesterday.

FHA Loans Rumor Alerts - 3% seller concessions & FICO scores - Part 1 of 2

In our ever changing world of mortgages in the last several years, FHA made a few changes that were announced today, but there is no concern to panic, at least in my opinion. You can read it directly on HUD's web site.

FHA Announces Policy Changes to Address Risk and Strengthen Finances

*** The FHA Loan changes as of January 20, 2010 ***

So what are some of the major changes and what impact could they have on the average homebuyer? (4 changes below)

FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium - Known as UFMIP - This is what gets added to your loan amount after your down payment is subtracted from your purchase price or your base loan amount of what you are refinancing. The old amount was 1.75% for purchases and refinances and 1.50% for all FHA streamline refinances. It will now be raised to 2.25%. HUD is also requesting that Congress increase the annual premium, which is your monthly mortgage insurance. Currently it is .55% and .50%, depending on your LTV position. This change will not take place until the spring. (more on this below)

Example of the UPMIP change - Sure, it will hurt some, but that extra 1/2% on the total does not change the payment as much as you think it does. On a $300,000 loan, you are talking about an additional $1,500. This equates to an additional $8 per month.- Not much to disqualify someone, depending on how high their debt-to-income ratio was initially pushed.

FHA credit score and downpayment changes - As mentioned yesterday, FHA mortgages never had a FICO score (credit score) number. It still doesn't and here is where the rumors went wrong. FHA has raised their credit score requirement for 3.5% downpayments to 580. Previously, you needed to have a credit score of 500 or higher. I will talk about this difference in change tomorrow in Part 2. This change will not take place until early summer.

Reduction in allowable seller concession from 6% to 3% seller help - Just basic mathematics... the buyer won't be able to get more than 3% from the seller to pay for their closing costs and pre-paids. This change will not take place until early summer.

More awareness of FHA lenders perfromances - Basically giving the public more information and more access to this information. This can be found in # 4 under the new policy changes. New FHA policy changes

So why the changes and what do they do to you, the borrower?

As many of you know, HUD has been suffering major losses within their mortgage insurance pool. HUD just insures these loans. This is the money that is collected from the UPMIP and the annual monthly mortgage insurance (MMI). Here is some food for thought. HUD states this. "This shift will allow for the capital reserves to increase with less impact to the consumer, because the annual MIP is paid over the life of the loan instead of at the time of closing."

FHA gets the Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (UPMIP) from the lender very quickly after the loan closes. This is upfront cash. But they want to shift some of this weight to the monthly mortgage insurance, claiming that it will reduce the total monies to the borrower. It is hard to argue this until we know what number they want to increase the monthly fee to. Once I know what the new percentage is, I will write a blog in regards to this shift to the MMI that in my opinion is smoke and mirrors. I will explain more in that blog.

Why change the credit scores to include a higher downpayment if you have a score below 580? This basically allows FHA to balance its risk, yet still give anyone the chance to obtain a FHA mortgage. But keep in mind, they would need 10% down. I will be talking about this in part 2, giving you a better understanding of how hard these types of loans will be to obtain and why.

Lastly, lowering the seller concession from 6% to 3%. This has been a long standing discussion that appraisal values were raised to cover the additional expenses to the borrower, allowing the seller to pay for them. This effort also tries to keep those agreement of sale contracts from changing to a higher purchase price, just to cover such costs as mentioned above.

Keep in mind, there will be a new FHA mortgagee letter that will be out officially tomorrow, giving more detail.....and that this is not 100% official until the mortgagee letter is published. And as mentioned, the next step for HUD is to get congress to act on increasing the annual monthly mortgage insurance, which is known as MMI.

Important Reminder – be very careful of what articles you read about FHA loans. Several articles came out late yesterday, before HUD posted their own information. I have already read one article that was missing 1 of the 4 changes. And one article was giving bad opinion and advice, in my opinion, based on their lack of knowledge and experience in the mortgage industry. Keep in mind, they are just journalists trying to get some sort of news to the public as soon as. The new mortgagee letter will be out tomorrow. – 1/21/10

FHA Loans Rumor Alerts - 3% seller concessions & FICO scores - Part 1 of 2

FHA Loans Rumor Alerts - You don't need 10% or 20% down & more about credit scores - Part 2 of 2

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:39:03 -0800

I was at a Realtor luncheon the other day, talking to another Realtor about how a friend of mine was going to be joining our team at TradeMark Realtors Group and the question came up. Is this a good time to join the ranks of Realtors out here who are scrambling to make ends meet?

Many people's immediate response would be, "are you crazy?!!". The market's in the toilet, Long time agents are running scared now and, honestly, I have no idea how they survive long enough to pay their dues every year. Yet I see them at the Realtor functions, so they must be doing something to earn some money. My friend and I were discussing how so many of the people we saw at the luncheon never show up on the hot sheet and left us wondering how they could afford to hold on to their licenses. It's not cheap to be a Realtor, that's for sure.

We discussed our market and how long we thought it'd be before we saw a bounce back in sales. The Wilkes-Barre real estate market always lags behind the rest of the nation, so it took a while before ours felt any real impact from the foreclosures that have ravaged much of our nation. Last year was the year! We really have very few segments of our market that haven't been affected by an influx of REO listings over the last year. I think it may be a while before our market bounces back fully, especially after the tax rebate ends, but that's a different blog post altogether.

So, is it really a good time to get your Real Estate license and try to make a living out of our market? I imagine many people have asked that question. Based on our attrition rate in our board, I'd say that there are many Realtors who have decided that it wasn't worth the struggle and have moved on. That was the opinion of my friend that day as well. If it's not working for you and you aren't successfully paying the bills, it is probably time to look elsewhere. My thought is that it's a different story for a new Realtor. Let me explain myself and see what you think.

I think back to my first days as a Realtor. I was so excited to have my Realtor's license, but I didn't know what I was doing. Really, believe me when I say that I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I didn't have any systems in place to help generate leads, I had no idea how to speak to clients and I definitely didn't know my market enough to help anyone make an informed decision when buying or selling a home. I was just like every other new Realtor, fresh out of class and no idea what I was doing. You don't learn that kind of information in Fundamentals of Real Estate class. It takes time. It took me a full 6-8 months to become familiar with my market and develop the skills I needed to truly be of benefit to my clients.

That's precisely why I believe it's a good time to become a Realtor, as long as you are realistic that it will take a while before you will be earning a living selling houses. I started as a part time Realtor, which gave me an advantage of less pressure, but I really don't know if the lack of pressure made me take longer to get up to speed. I really don't believe it's possible to establish yourself in less than that amount of time, unless you already have a network in place.

The eternal optimist in me wants to predict that our market will strengthen quite a bit before year's end, so that will give the new Realtor plenty of time to hone those skills necessary to be successful in today's market. I believe that any agent who can make it in today's market will make it in any market. That is, of course my humble opinion, which you can put with a dollar and get a cup of coffee at McDonald's on most mornings.

Until next time...

My name is Andrew Trevino. I am a Realtor, working in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area, and I'm affiliated with TradeMark Realtors Group. Thanks for investing your time in reading my blog. If you're interested in contacting me, please visit my website at http://www.wilkesbarrehomesales.com/

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:41:06 -0800

Yes, you read that right. I was turned down on a recent refi because the appraisal came back too high. I never imagined that I'd see the day when that happened, but maybe it's an effect of a mortgage industry running scared amidst accusations of fraud. Personally, I'm more than a little bit upset over the whole deal.

You see, last year I ran across a property that had some great potential. It was a foreclosure 2BR/1BA raised ranch with a full concrete basement and a 1 car garage, situated on 1/3 of an acre. It was a small house, smaller than my normal investors' requirements of 1300SF and it was a 2BR property, so it didn't fit for my investor clients and none of them wanted to make a move on it. I still thought it had some potential, so I kept an eye on it. I knew it didn't fit the profile of most investors, so it was a safe bet to wait it out for a while and it was on the market for only $24,900 after all.

A couple of months later, as we neared the end of the year, the price took a steep cut to $17500, so I made an offer of $15000. I guess someone else was watching it too, because I ended up in a bidding war. I finally ended up making a full price offer and the house was mine. This purchase didn't come without risks. The house was a foreclosure and had been vacant for over a year. I had no idea what worked and what didn't, so started turning utilities on and checking things out.

It turned out that the systems were in fine working order, actually much better than I could have hoped for. Not a leak in the house. The furnace and water heater were in great shape. The electrical was upgraded and the windows all worked as well. I was as happy as I could be with my purchase. After changing the flooring out and painting, I put some appliances in and was ready to rent.

It didn't take long to find a tenant and I had all the pieces of the puzzle complete. I was content with my purchase and went about my business. This year, my wife and I saw another house we liked and decided to cash out the value in our investment property in order to use that money to buy this property. We made application through a mortgage broker in our area who had worked well for my clients in the recent past.

Things were going well until we got to the appraisal. It seems that my property is worth too much money now. My appraisal came back at $39000, which thrilled me when I got it back. It would be enough to pay back my investment and give me enough cash to buy the property I wanted. Then the bank sent it back to the appraiser. The value was too high, they said. Find cheaper comps, bring the price down.

The appraiser pushed back. Those were the best comps and the value was good. The bank pushed back. Redo it so you can reflect a cheaper value or they wouldn't accept it. The appraiser refused to change it yet again. The bank, true to their word, dropped me like a hot rock. It seems that my property is worth too much for the bank to refi. So...here I am, with my over-valued investment property that I can't get refinanced because my appraisal came back too high. Maybe I should have tried to influence the appraiser to fudge on the numbers to bring the price down? Hey, Mr Appraiser, I need that value to come in lower...think you can hook me up? I don't think I'll be having a conversation like that with an appraiser any time...ever!

I got a letter from the bank. It says I have been denied credit due to an "Unacceptable Appraisal". It's laughable really. I mean, I paid for an appraisal. The appraisal was done. The bank didn't like it. Now, I'm back to square one. Well, I guess that's not altogether true. I do have this nifty appraisal that the bank won't accept. Maybe I should get a nice frame.

Until next time...

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:07:37 -0700

I own a property management company in Wilkes-Barre, PA, ADT Property Management Company. That's quite a statement, if you consider that I never wanted to do property management. If I had known what I know now, before I took that first step down the slippery slope that's led me to where I am today, I may never have done it at all. But I did, so here I am.

I started managing properties because I had a client who bought a house and needed to rent it for a year until he moved into the area. That pretty much opened the door and before I knew it I was getting flooded with requests for my services. Of course, it took some time for me to truly understand the whole picture and I guess I'm still learning new things as I encounter situations that I never encountered before. I thought it might be helpful to highlight some of the things I've learned over the last 2 years that might help someone make the right decision before getting into the business of renting their proeprties.

My experiences don't just come from the management of clients' properties either. I have a couple of my own that have helped me to understand the dynamics of property management. I hope these things may help someone as they embark on their own journey. Before buying that first rental property, you need to consider...

LOCATION!!!

It's not enough just to buy a cheap house, fix it up and rent it. There are certainly a ton of cheap listings in today's market. Just like the rest of the market, your rent rate will be determined by the location your property is in. Is it near the schools, shopping, bus routes, churches and hospitals? Those are all very important factors to consider when purchasing a property to rent. I have had plenty of outstanding properties that were in tough locations for renters, which made it even harder to rent. The longer your house sits on the rental market, the more money you lose.

AMENITIES!!!

Yes, I said amenities. What does your property offer that the other houses in it's market don't? The Wilkes-Barre market has seen a huge influx of investment buyers over the last two years. They all have the same plan...buy a cheap 3BR/1BA house, rehab it as cheaply as you can and put it on the market at the high end of the rent tier. That was a great plan and it worked...for a while. It wasn't long before there were 100's of the same type of houses on the rental market, all at the same time, all offering the same amenities and all at the same prices. This made it a tenant's market and they could literally choose from 4-5 houses to rent. The one that stood out the best (or offered the most amenities) was the one they chose.

RENT RATE!!!

Consider this carefully before ever even making the purchase. If you can't get the right rent rate, you could be stuck with an alligator. You know what that is, right? It's a property that keeps eating your profits month in and month out. If you're not careful, it could even take a bite out of you!! If your house sits for more than two months, you need to review your plan and make sure you have the property priced right. A lesson I learned over time was to be sure that the rent rate is right before I take over a property. It costs me to have that place sitting there, unrented, while I run back and forth to show it as well.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT!!!

10%!!! Are you kidding me? That's the response I get sometimes when I tell someone what my fees are for my services. I've also heard the statement that I am making more money off of some of my clients properties than they are. That may very well be true, but it certainly isn't my fault. There are some rather simple formulas for figuring out what your income vs. costs will be for your property. Property Management is one of those costs you will want to consider. I have a good friend, who is also now a client, that considered my fees to be too much until she was forced into court by a tenant. After spending a lot of time and money, she now understands why it's better to have a property manager.

I have actually been able to make my clients even more money, after paying my fees each month, because of my understanding of the market. I am able to locate and place better tenants. I am able to follow up more closely when maintenance is needed. I can take better care of the tenants and a happy tenant is worth their weight in gold, believe me. I have relationships with contractors, local building code inspectors and local law enforcement, so my relationships can make the lives of my clients much easier.

In Wilkes-Barre, if you don't live within 20 miles of the city, you have to have a Property Manager registered with the city. I have seen the city actually shut down multi-unit buildings, essentially evicting all the tenants (at the owner's expense) because the owner lived out of town and didn't have a property manager. That meant large fines from the city and some very angry tenants. In addition to those requirements, in order to be a property manager in PA, you have to have at least a Real Estate salesperson's license. That pretty much narrows the field when it comes to property management.

Yes, there is a lot to consider before wading into these sometimes turbulent waters. Choose your steps wisely and, if you find yourself with a question or two, give me a call.

Until next time...

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:24:47 -0700

and I know that old addage to be true in most things in life. It's really because what we knew as home turns out to be something so totally different when we've been away from it for a while. Well, I've been away from ActiveRain for a while...a long while, and now I find myself back at the computer, peering at the screen and trying to align my thoughts in some sort of order that will make sense to anyone who stumbles across my blog in their search for knowledge, comic relief or an escape from something else they'd rather not be doing right now.

Hello ActiveRain readers, my name is Andrew Trevino and I am a blogger...

I feel like I have to introduce myself, like the first day I posted a blog on ActiveRain many, many months ago. No, I'm no newbie, but it's been so long since I've written a blog post that it feels brand new to me. Brand new isn't a bad thing, is it? Maybe it's more like that alcoholic who has beaten their addiction, for now, and is able to stand up and say that they've been clean for 5 months, 21 days, 8 hours and 46 minutes. Yes, I still remember those anxious moments, at 2:38am where I was sitting in bed, my laptop beginning to make my legs uncomfortably sweaty under the covers while artlessly ignoring my wife's almost continuous moaning because my incessant typing and the dull glow of the screen was keeping her awake. I just had to get that post out and then I just had to wait a few minutes to see if my post was worthy of some other blog-addicted writer's comments.

Am I the prodigal son returned to his blogging home? Where's my ring and fatted calf? I guess in a way I am. I did a Google search today and found, not unexpectedly, that I am on the 4th page. Tucked away in no-man's land like the 100,000 other returns on "Realtors in Wilkes-Barre PA". Might as well be the last, right? It's a good thing that I have a steady referral base or I just might be in some serious trouble!!

I haven't checked yet, but I imagine I may have lost a few of those faithful readers who seemed to get something out of my posts day in and day out. For you, I apologize for my extended absence. If you are still there, I'm grateful and I hope to have some worthwhile reading for you soon. In the meantime, bear with me while I get my, ahem, groove back.

It will certainly take me some time to catch up on my old friends' blogs, see what's going on in the lives of those who definitely impacted mine through their writing and figure out what I've been missing since I've been gone. I imagine that my blog will be very "old-school" for all of you. Maybe I should have read a few of yours to see just how old-school I'll appear, but I've never been known for being pragmatic.

I will take some time over the next few days to get back in the groove and update you all on what's been going on in my life over the last few months. A lot has changed...some for the better and some for the worse, but that's life after all. In the meantime, let me assure you of a few things...

1. I am still a Realtor in Wilkes-Barre, PA.I still work with TradeMark Realtors Group and am enjoying a very busy schedule these days. I guess all that work at learning to be a good buyer's agent is paying off. It is a buyer's market after all, so I'm perfectly in my element.

2. I still own my own Property Management Company. Maybe some of you didn't know that at all, so it may be news to you. My company is called ADT Property Management Company. This company has grown tremendously over the last year, from 7 properties to almost 60 now. If you can imagine, this takes up a lot of my time and is the main reason for my absence. There are only 24 hours in a day, I've found.

3. I have gotten no better at time management, so my start may be as stop and go as that '67 Dodge Dart, with the bad carburetor, I owned many years ago. But, much like that car, I'll manage to keep moving forward as well as I can.

4. I still enjoy writing very much. Well, I think I do. I've learned that you don't always get to do the things you like every day, but I've made it my goal to spend time on this each and every day. So, like pulling the old bike out of the basement each Spring, I will pull out the keyboard and loosen up the typing fingers to put some of the gazillion thoughts that run through my brain each day on the proverbial internet paper that this blog has become.

Oh man, is this becoming a top ten list? I better stop before I get too deep. Anyway, thanks for checking out my blog and bearing with me as I shake the dust off. I hope you have tissues handy and aren't allergic!! I imagine there'll be much more shaking to do before I get it right.

Until next time...

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:50:06 -0700

OK, this isn't a post about posting naked pictures of yourself on Active Rain. This is a Real Estate blogging community after all. Aside from a few choice bloggers I know, I don't think anyone else would even think of doing such a thing.

No, I'm talking about getting exposure for yourself through your blog. I was recently asked in a comment on one of my very boring ad posts about a rental property if I had turned my high ranking on AR into exposure for myself and my business. My answer would have to be...yes and yes.

First off, let me say that I never considered that I had a "high ranking" on Active Rain. Heck, Jason Crouch got more points than I have now in his first 2 months on AR. OK, maybe it took him a bit longer, but certainly not much. Maybe it's just that Pennsylvania is a bit slow on the take and there isn't all that much competition out there. Right now, my almost 90K points has earned me a #10 spot in PA and #1 in Luzerne County. I'll take it.

You see, my ranking has earned me some exposure on the internet. Just today I received a call from a potential buyer interested in knowing about FHA loans and if she would qualify. It seems that Jeff Belonger commented on one of my posts quite some time ago. Jeff is the FHA expert in PA, you see, but because he commented on my post and this particular buyer searched for just the right combination of words, she got me. While I don't put "FHA Expert" in my claim to fame, I know enough about them to feel perfectly confident in talking with her about it and we are well on our way to forming a lasting relationship.

I love the exposure this blog has given me with the internet search engines like Google, MSN and Yahoo. I get the calls all the time from the SEO guys wanting to sell me their optimizations, only to find that I am already on the first page of most of the search terms my clients use. Yes, that exposure has paid off very well with my business.

I have been exposed to some people who share my same beliefs, those who don't share my beliefs and those who couldn't care what my beliefs are. It is a community after all. I have been exposed to new ideas, countless hours of training on many subjects real estate related and, through the comment stream on many posts, a whole variety of different angles on how to view most any topic or tackle just about any problem.

I have also exposed myself to others, through my writing here, sometimes to the chagrin of more than a few readers who have made their opinions of my writing well known to me. I think if I have to write another MeMe, I'll die of writer's block and have to take up a hobby that doesn't require human interaction. I take the good with the bad. The truth of the matter is that I enjoy writing. An enjoyment I have taken less and less time to do as of late. I'll have to remedy that.

In the end, I have exposed myself and have been exposed to much more than I ever thought possible when I joined over a year ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed that exposure and hope to gain more exposure as time goes on.

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:29:40 -0700

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:53:40 -0700

There goes the neighborhood!!!

I was so embarrassed to hear that comment today while showing a house in an affluent neighborhood to some Hispanic clients of mine. I wasn't embarrassed for my clients, I was embarrassed for the people who made that racist remark in front of my clients. I was embarrassed that someone would have the nerve to say that comment, while looking sideways at us, and walk away with their smug looks on their faces. Did they think that because we were speaking Spanish that they wouldn't be understood?

I was proud today as well. I was proud of the way my client handled the situation. They just shrugged it off and went about their business, as if it didn't matter. Because it really didn't matter at all. You can't allow the racist remarks that issue forth from rich, ignorant mouths to dissuade you from realizing your dreams in life. I'm sure they won't. Yes, I was very proud of them.

I was also dumbfounded today. You see, that comment was made in the presence of a Realtor. Well, two if you include me. The part that dumbfounded me was that the other agent agreed and walked away laughing with them. I was boiling inside to think that a Realtor would be an active part of such a conversation. It's a good thing that I have had time to think about the situation since then.

You see, I could very possibly have made a big mistake by reacting to that situation out of my anger over what I thought had happened. How often do we do that? We see everything through our own individual filters. My filter today caused me to see that conversation in a certain way that made those people out to be bigots. They very well may have been just that, but consider this...

The people are having a great time talking with their Realtor about the house they are considering buying. They are joking with one another about the possibility that they might buy the house and the husband mentions that he'll really enjoy having his buddies from the men's group he just joined over for a bar-b-que sometime. His wife says, a bit loudly, "There Goes the Neighborhood!!", which draws a good bit of laughter, even from the Realtor, as they walk away.

Yes, I was embarrassed today...for myself. I've got to get my filter cleaned. How about you?

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:22:52 -0700

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	Just like new!!! You won't believe your eyes when you see the interior of this beautifully rehabbed home. The minute you open the door, the open floorplan will draw you in and you won't want to leave. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, woodburning fireplace, first floor laundry room, tile floors and granite tile countertops on refinished cherry cabinets are just a few of the treasures you'll find inside. On the outside, you'll find a very nice sized private lot, with an above ground pool and a 2 car detached garage with electric. You won't be disappointed with this house!!! More Description

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:37:53 -0700

Like to golf? Looking for the right place to settle down and play a round or two when you like? Newberry Estate may be for you then. Your membership is built into your fees when you buy a condo at Newberry Estate. Check out the links below and give me a call today!!!

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Address: 620 Meadows Type: Condominium Style: 2 Story Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 "2 Full, 1 Half" Garage: Double, Attached Basement: Yes, Full "Lg Family Room w/Walk-Out" Size: 2,450 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: n/a "Condo" Year Built: n/a "15-20 Years" Taxes: $4,848.00 (2007) Condo Fees: $448.70 MLS®: 08-1911

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Looking for the care-free life a condo affords? Well, look no further!! Check out this well cared for condo in beautiful Newberry Estates. Golf, tennis and access to the Meadows pool, which can be seen from the 2nd floor balcony, are just a few of the perks that this condo affords. Throw in a spacious family room with a full walk-out, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a full master bath, a second floor laundry, a two car garage and a beautiful glass solarium for your morning coffee and this condo is a must have.

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:24:26 -0700

Check out this fabulous short sale in a great Wilkes-Barre neighborhood!! This one's a short sale, so don't wait too long because it won't last!!

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	Plenty of room to be had in this great 3BR, 2BA home on beautiful Maffett Street, home of the famous Maffet St. block parties. Convert the workshop back to the garage, or keep it and park in the private drive. The private back yard with a deck make this home a great place to entertain any time of the year. This home is priced to sell fast, and it will do just that. Don't hesitate...call today!! More Description

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:48:59 -0700

Yes, that's right!!! Scranton, PA is rated by CNN's Money Magazine as 7th in the list of "Fastest Growing Real Estate Markets". I'd say that's pretty impressive. It's also something I've been saying for a long time now.

Our market is solid!! I wouldn't call it " recession-proof". We have our issues, but we haven't experienced the stellar growth of many markets who are now suffering the woes of double digit losses in home values and foreclosure rates that are through the roof. No, we've taken the slow and steady route and it shows in our current statistics, taken from the following article... http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/105048/10-Fastest-Growing-Real-Estate-Markets

7. Scranton, P.A.

12-month forecast: 2.2%
Median home price: $128,000
One year price change: 7.2%
Five year price change: 41.1%
Change in foreclosure rate: 8%

As you can see, we're expecting very big things over the next few years. For years there has been talk of extending the rail system to make a connection from NYC straight to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market. This will mean a huge boom for the area in housing prices for both home sales and rentals. That in turn will mean a lot for the savvy buyer who get's in on the action now, while the prices are still within reason.

If you are interested in learning more about the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market, contact me today or check out my website at www.wilkesbarrehomesales.com.

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:48:44 -0700

Business is business, there's no doubt about that. When you are hoping to sell your home, whether it be one you've lived in for years or one you're flipping for profit, it all boils down to the bottom line. The popularity of Real Estate reality shows these days has helped to boost many home sellers' confidence in their ability to do what I do for a living without my help.

I have a client who entered the house-flipping industry last year. I helped them buy their first property, a nice property with some great potential. I spent a great deal of time with them, helping them to purchase their property and, after the sale helped extensively with finding the contractors to do the work. On more than one occasion, I received the frantic call that this contractor or that contractor wasn't getting the job done properly. I helped to straighten those issues out, using my experience in managing people to help work out a suitable fix to whatever the issue was at that point. The house turned out quite beautifully. I was very proud of my client for completing the project and was eager to get the house on the market for sale.

That's when I stopped getting the calls. I dropped by the other day to see the property and, quite to my surprise, there was a FSBO sign in the front yard. I have to admit that I was a bit upset. I spoke with my client and friend at that point. She assures me that the sign is just her attempt to save the money my commissions would cost them if she can sell the home quickly. I understand the desire to save a buck or two. I've pinched enough pennies in my day to see the truth there. Truth be told, it still stings a bit to see the sign there, but I have to put my personal feelings aside and look at this from a sterile point of view. Is it a good business decision to FSBO a property these days?

I would have to say that the answer to that question lies in how the seller is going to go about marketing their property. Planting a sign in the front yard isn't going to get the job done these days. In this day of more and more foreclosure homes coming on the market in addition to the rest of the properties on the market (our market still has over 11 months of inventory at this point), it takes a marketing plan to sell a home. You will surely want top dollar for your recently remodeled home, right? That will mean that you will need to get your home out there in front of as many eyes as possible.

Proper marketing of a home these days will have to start with some sort of internet presence. The facts are clear here...80% of buyers start their search on the internet. I have a website where I advertise my listings, www.wilkesbarrehomesales.com. Through this website, the listings I place get exposure on 17 other sites throughout the internet. The response to listings on my site has been excellent, helping me to sell homes with a much shorter turn around time. That means less holding costs for my sellers.

I know that we put less and less value in placing properties on the MLS these days, but let's face the facts. The MLS is the vehicle to get your listing in front of the 500+ Realtors who have buyer clients looking for properties like yours. There's value in having it there if it helps get your house sold in less time. Our MLS listings are also directly reflected in the Homes magazine, which is the bible for many would-be home buyers. You can't get in the Homes magazine without being in the MLS, which requires listing your property. Advertising in the newspaper just doesn't have the same impact any longer.

Finally, we should take a look at the value I bring to you as a Realtor. I can't help but think that my expertise played an integral role in choosing the property to flip, helping to pick and manage the contractors who did the work, not to mention showing the possible future value that this house would bring through my analysis of the market. That same expertise could be used to market your home, provide you the feedback and ideas needed to make good decisions and help to guide you through the rest of the process, making it a completely enjoyable and profitable one for you. I think it's been very well proven that a home sold through a Realtor brings a higher price, thereby paying for the services provided.

I guess, in the end, all of these decisions are based on the bottom line. I sincerely hope that this client is able to get a quick sale for the price she needs to get. I don't think that's possible unless some of the things mentioned above are done. Only time will tell whether that decision was a good one or not.

My take on the subject: Why take the chance? Let me show you how I can help you to properly market and sell your property, bringing a price sufficient to pay my commissions and leave you with the profit you hoped to make in the first place.

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:58:31 -0700

3 Unit Money Maker at 143 Page Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 (edit/delete)

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:40:25 -0700

The perfect storm has been brewing in the Wilkes-Barre, PA real estate market for some time now.

We have a very large amount of older homes on the market that need some rehabbing. You can buy them pretty pretty low and fix them up well within the 80% LTV you'll need to refinance them later. This also puts them onto the rental market, if your plan is to hold them, at a reasonable range for most renters and high enough to pay the mortgage when the refi is done.

The mortgage issues abounding in most financial institutions have forced many of those who would have qualified for a sub-prime loan into the rental market until they can get into a better credit situation as well. This means that there are many more qualified renters out there looking for housing. The promise of a recently rehabbed home is almost too enticing for most renters and, through a good interview and background check process, a good renter is found without too much wait or hassle.

Recent changes in Wilkes-Barre's stance on absentee landlords have forced any landlord in the area to register their property, have it inspected, apply for a license and provide the name of the person who will be managing their property. Failure to do any one of these things could be quite costly for the landlord in question. For the absentee landlord, this calls for a Property Manager.

Add all of these factors together and you have the very obvious need for a Property Management Company that can provide quality property management services for our community. I think this has become obvious over the last few months, as more and more Brokers in the Wilkes-Barre market are looking into this sector of the Real Estate market.

I have provided that answer for the Wilkes-Barre market with my new company, ADT Property Management Co, LLC. Through this new company, I am able to provide Property Management to our increasing number of investor clients who will be rehabbing and holding their properties. I will also be taking on new property management clients who already have properties to rent as well as those new clients who will be buying and renting new properties.

I would urge anyone interested in these services to contact me right away. I can provide a full range of services, making your investment experience a smooth and profitable one. I give you the ability to have as much, or as little, interaction with your property as you desire. Call or send me an e-mail right away to discuss the many options available to you.

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:11:22 -0700

2 Story Home Priced to Sell in Wilkes-Barre, PA $94,900

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:31:25 -0700

This is a great time for the wise investor to take advantage of some of the great deals that are available out in the Wilkes-Barre, PA real estate market. Our area is teeming with older homes that are coming on the market in droves at incredibly low prices. For investment groups like Real Estate Riches and others, it's like throwing chum into the shark infested waters. As soon as one of these morsels is thrown into the water, the investors are churning in their offers hoping to be the fortunate bidder to come away with the prize. No, this market isn't one for the meek. It'll take quick, decisive action to survive in these blood-filled waters.

I've seen the whole gambit of investment strategies with these investors. There are the low-ballers, who throw a lot of paper at a lot of sellers, hoping to catch the right one at the right time to close the deal. These guys aren't the most successful with their strategy, but they're busy and I guess that makes them feel like they are accomplishing something. They'll be on an infomercial soon, talking about how they bought their last property for pennies on the dollar. If they don't run out of energy (and Realtors who want to spend a lot of time writing offers for them) and they can take the continual rejection, they'll find some level of success.

There are the patient ones who, like a trap-door spider hang out and wait for the right property to come along. Then, like a lightning bolt, they flash out with their fullpricecloseinthreeweekswithcashandforgettheinspectionsplease offer and move on to closing and a rehab. This is very likely the Realtors favorite kind of investor. They don't come around often and they sure won't pay the bills, but they're a sure shot and we love to get that call.

And we can't forget the slow and steady, patient investor who will make sure those numbers are dead on before making their offer. They have the whole transaction calculated to the dime before the offer is put in. These are the ones I really hope get the nod, but it's a battle these days. The good thing is that these investors don't get emotionally involved with the property. It is just business after all. The offer wasn't accepted? No problem, let's move on. They are the ones who will be retiring when they plan to, with their investments paying the bills.

Whatever the case may be, I am just happy to be a part of the process. I thank God every day that I am a Realtor and can actually pay the bills by helping others fulfill their Real Estate dreams in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It's helpful that I also own a Property Management Company, so I can help those investors manage their properties, should they decide to hold and rent them.

If you are an investor, hoping to invest in the Wilkes-Barre market, get in touch with me today. I can help. If you know of someone who wants to start investing in the area, send them my way as well.

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:17:30 -0700

Triple for Sale in Kingston $104,900

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:07:29 -0700

don't waste your time!! That's what I believe and that's why I moved.

I'm sure some have wondered what's happened to me. No worries, I've just had a lot going on. Forced with the decision to move Brokers, again, I have completed my move to TradeMark Realtors Group.

Although the name of the Broker has changed, my clients can expect the same great level of service they have come to expect from me. There are many reasons for the change, all of which I won't share in my Real Estate blog here on ActiveRain, but I believe this change will be a great one for myself and for my clients.

One of the most important reasons for my change is the fact that I have opened my own Property Management Company. Look for the info on that to come out soon.

My name is Andrew Trevino. I am a Realtor, working in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area, and I'm affiliated with TradeMark Realtors Group. Thanks for investing your time in reading my blog. If you're interested in contacting me, please visit my website at http://www.wilkesbarrehomesales.com/

Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:40:29 -0700

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:09:30 -0800

Pittston Junction (Pittston, Pennsylvania, US - 18640) MLS® $84,900 New Listing!!

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Address: 18 East Oak Street Type: Residential Style: 2 Story Bedrooms: 3 "First Floor Master" Bathrooms: 2 "1 Full, 1 Half" Basement: Yes, Full "Concrete, Unfinished" Size: 1,359 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 57ft x 130ft "measurements approximate" Year Built: n/a "100+ Years" Taxes: $1,400.00 (2007)

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Very well cared for family home of over 100 years for sale in Pittston City, featuring a first floor master bedroom, 2 year old roof, less than 6 month old furnace, fenced in yard and a porch with tremendous views of the surrounding mountains.

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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:59:18 -0800

Newberry Estates (Dallas, Pennsylvania, US - 18612) MLS® $244,900

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Looking for the care-free life a condo affords? Well, look no further!! Check out this well cared for condo in beautiful Newberry Estates. Golf, tennis and access to the Meadows pool which can be seen from the 2nd floor balcony are just a few of the perks that this condo affords. Throw in a spacious family room with a full walk-out, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a full master bath, a second floor laundry, a two car garage and a beautiful glass solarium for your morning coffee and this condo is a must have.

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▪ Alarm System	▪ Carpeted Floors	▪ Fireplace
▪ Laundry Room	▪ Skylights

Cooling

▪ Central Air

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▪ Wood

Heating

▪ Heat Pump

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▪ Composition

Sewer/Water Systems

▪ Public

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▪ Golf Course

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▪ Deck

▪ Patio

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▪ Central Vacuum	▪ Dishwasher	▪ Double Oven
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Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (ADT Real Estate) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:13:32 -0800

I have been talking about it for months now. I have put it into a few posts over the last few months, trying to counter the bad news coming from our national media. Check out some of those posts here and here. It's always interesting to see the reaction on people's faces when I tell them that the real estate market is in great shape in Wilkes-Barre, even showing an increase in homes sold and average sale price last year amid the gloom and doom reporting nationwide.

This week, I found great pleasure in the following story that was first page on one of the local papers, the Citizen's Voice, Stability keeps NEPA housing market afloat. All that I've said about our market is there. We still have areas showing great growth and other areas with even greater potential, with an overall stable real estate market. It's been said over and over again that it's a great time for buyers to buy due to the low, low interest rates. It's also a great time for sellers to sell due to the continued demand for houses that are priced right and in good condition. These factors combined could possibly form to be a "perfect storm" for Realtors in the Wilkes-Barre real estate market during 2008.

Stories like this one, on the front pages of our local media, make what I've been saying for so long that much more credible. It's amazing the power the media has over the minds of people these days. I continue to be amazed by it. Just earlier this week, while I was dropping my vehicle off to be inspected and discussing the fact that I'm a Realtor with the owner of the garage, he commented to me that it must be rough to be a Realtor in today's market. When I told him that we were alive and well, he seemed surprised because of the stories he's heard in the national media. After this story came out, I've heard numerous comments about how strong our real estate market is and can see the pride that people have in their faces and voices over their area being better than the rest of the nation at something.

The thing that stands out for me more than anything else is the fact that I have been saying this same thing for months. Before I looked up the facts that backed up my statements, I knew this was true. Before I countered the arguments of others about how bad our market was, I knew it was true. How did I know it was true? Because I am a local real estate professional. I am a Realtor. I help people buy and sell real estate for a living. I am out in our market day in and day out. I have my finger on the pulse of our market and, months before the media confirmed what I have said, I was blogging about the health of the Wilkes-Barre real estate market.

So, if you really want to know the truth about your real estate market, I recommend asking a true professional in your market. Ask a Realtor. Don't wait for months for the media to confirm what you can know right now!!!