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real estate: Get a foreclosure review before it's too late! | via Dom Naidoo | Westside Properties - 05/07/12 07:50 AM
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend and enjoyed some rest. I have to share this news article from MarketWatch..
Homeowners who had a mortgage in any stage of the foreclosure process in 2009 and 2010 and who think they may have been victims of errors or other problems in the process may be eligible for compensation.
But time is running out.
The Federal Reserve Board issued enforcement actions against 14 major mortgage servicers last year, requiring them to retain independent consultants to review foreclosure cases from that time period. The reviews are to determine if a consumer … (0 comments)
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real estate: Co-signing a mortgage for a grandchild | Real Estate news via Dom Naidoo - 01/11/12 11:12 PM
Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope you have enjoyed your day and ready for the downhill to the weekend! This is a very good article on MarketWatch.com that I had to share with my readers...
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Question: My elderly father is interested in co-signing the first loan for my daughter and her husband but is nervous about actually lending them any money. My daughter and her husband are stably employed and plan to make all the payments. The homes they are looking at are in the $200,000 range. Their combined annual income is around $85,000, but with a bunch of … (3 comments)
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real estate: Freddie, Fannie halt evictions for the holidays - 12/06/11 08:36 PM
Well HO HO HO! This is definitely good news for defaulting borowers!! Take a look at this article from Marketwatch.com
Some families in the process of losing their home to foreclosure will get a grace period during the holidays.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced this week that they will be suspending evictions of foreclosed single-family and 2- to 4-unit properties between Dec. 19 and Jan. 2.
“If the property is occupied, our foreclosure attorneys will suspend the eviction to provide families a greater measure of certainty during the holidays,” said Tracy Mooney, senior vice president of servicing and REO at … (4 comments)
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real estate: 30-year mortgage averages 4%: Freddie Mac Rates on adjustable-rate mortgages continue to fall - 12/01/11 10:13 PM
I had to share this article from Marketwatch for my consumers. Good news in real estate is refreshing! Happy house hunting home buyers :)
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — For the fifth week in a row, rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged at or below 4%, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates, released on Thursday.
The 30-year mortgage averaged 4% for the week ending Dec. 1, up slightly from 3.98% last week. The mortgage averaged 4.46% a year ago.
Fifteen-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.3%, unchanged from last week and down from 3.81% a year ago.
Meanwhile, rates on adjustable-rate … (1 comments)
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real estate: Americans in November more confident about economy - 11/29/11 11:08 PM
Happy Tuesday everyone! I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share positive real estate news TWO days in a row!
(11-29) 07:48 PST New York (AP) --
Americans' confidence in the economy in November bounced back to its highest level since July, the latest sign that consumers are beginning to feel more cheerful about spending during the holiday shopping season.
The Conference Board, a private research firm, says Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 15 points to 56.0. That's up from a revised 40.9 in October — the lowest level since the recession — and the biggest jump since … (2 comments)
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real estate: Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.98% - 11/28/11 02:35 PM
Happy Monday everyone! We are always happy to share positive news from usatoday…WASHINGTON –The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hovered above its record low for a fourth straight week. But cheap mortgage rates have done little to boost home sales or refinancing.
Freddie Mac says the rate on the 30-year fixed loan fell to 3.98% percent from 4% the previous week. Seven weeks ago, it dropped to a record low of 3.94%, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The average rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage edged down to 3.3 percent from 3.31%. Seven weeks ago, … (2 comments)
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real estate: I survived the food gorging! - 11/26/11 11:59 AM
Happy Saturday everyone! It's beautiful in Santa Monica! Now that I have survived Thanksgiving and leftover feasts, it's time to get out and enjoy the world again. Stay tuned for my post later today with the recap of today's entertainment. Have a wonderful day!
Westside Properties is a full-service real estate boutique brokerage based in Pacific Palisades serving the entire Westside of Los Angeles. We proudly represent the finest properties throughout the Westside. We work as a team and combine our extensive real estate experience, powerful resources and connections to benefit you whether you are looking you buy or … (3 comments)
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real estate: Housing Affordability Improves Throughout California, Led by Low Rates, Home Prices, C.A.R. Says | Real Estate news via Dom Naidoo - 11/21/11 08:42 PM
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend and survived the rain.
I love hearing positive real estate news:
LOS ANGELES, Nov 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lower home prices and record-low interest rates in the third quarter of 2011 contributed to an improvement in housing affordability for California home buyers, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) (C.A.R.) reported today.
The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California rose to 52 percent in the third quarter of 2011, up from 51 percent in second-quarter 2011 and was up from 46 percent … (0 comments)
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real estate: California real estate group expects modest rise in home sales, prices in 2012 - 09/26/11 09:16 AM
I found this article on housingwire.com very interesting...
California home sales and median prices should improve only slightly in 2012, as the the tepid economic recovery, uncertainty and tight lending keep the lid on greater momentum for housing.
The California Association of Realtors forecasts the state's home sales will grow about 1% next year to 496,200 units, following essentially flat sales of 491,100 this year. CAR said 491,500 homes sold in 2010...Read more
To preview the finest real estate and the best deals on the Westside of Los Angeles including Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu, Brentwood, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Century City, … (2 comments)
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real estate: pacific palisades real estate blog - Tuesday 08-23-2011 ¦ Dom Naidoo ¦ westside real estate roundup - 08/23/11 10:39 PM
Happy Tuesday everyone!! We hope you are enjoying the week and getting ready for the weekend. Today was another beautiful day on the Westside of los Angeles. to preview the finest real estate on the westside of los angeles especially the coastal communities please visit our website www.westsidehomefinder.com or call us toll free 800-645-3345.
Westside Properties is a full-service real estate boutique brokerage based in Pacific Palisades serving the entire Westside of Los Angeles. We proudly represent the finest properties throughout the Westside. We work as a team and combine our extensive real estate experience, powerful resources and connections to … (0 comments)
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real estate: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Real Estate Glossary - 11/23/10 09:25 PM
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Annual Percentage Rate (APR): How much a loan costs annually. The APR includes the interest rate, points, broker fees and certain other credit charges a borrower is required to pay.
Annuity: An amount paid yearly or at other regular intervals, often at a guaranteed minimum amount. Also, a type of insurance policy in which the policy holder makes payments for a fixed period or until a stated age, and then receives annuity payments from the insurance company.
Application Fee: The fee that a mortgage lender charges to apply for a mortgage to cover processing costs.
Appraisal: A professional analysis used to estimate the … (0 comments)
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real estate: California safe from National Foreclosure Issue - 11/09/10 03:18 PM
Happy Tuesday everyone! I found this article from the Fresno Bee very interesting and felt the need to share with you....
Nov. 07—When Bank of America announced a stop on foreclosure sales nationwide, it added to concerns in the Valley, which has been hit hard by the housing downturn and has seen more than its share of foreclosures. Buyers in the middle of foreclosure transactions wondered whether there would be a delay. Some who recently bought foreclosed homes feared their paperwork might have problems. And some who lost their houses to foreclosure wondered whether they might somehow get their houses back. … (1 comments)
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real estate: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Thursday Throwdown - 11/04/10 05:43 PM
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope your week is a productive one. It has been HOT in Southern California!!!
I found this article and want to share with you:
Realtors® Help New Orleans Family Realize Dream of Home OwnershipNEW ORLEANS (November 3, 2010)—Owning a home is part of the American dream, and that dream came true today for the Hayes family of New Orleans, thanks to the National Association of REALTORS® and New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity.
The Hayeses were presented with the keys to their new home during a dedication ceremony today. New home owner Shirley Hayes and her two … (0 comments)
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real estate: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Tuesday 08-03-2010 - Real estate icon Jon Douglas passes away - 08/03/10 05:10 PM
Douglas, Jon AlexanderSeptember 10, 1936 - July 27, 2010Jon "Jack" Douglas died in his sleep at his home in Bel Air on July 27. He was 73. Born September 10, 1936, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the only child of Dortha and Gordon Douglas, Jon Douglas moved with his family to Santa Monica, California, in 1944. He attended Santa Monica High School, where he played football, tennis and basketball. In 1958, he was graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, where he was quaterback on the football team and the school's first All-American in tennis. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps … (0 comments)
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real estate: I survived the REALTOR® Technology Seminar! - 07/09/10 05:39 PM
Today,
My business partner, Josh, and I had the opportunity to attend the technology seminar provided by NAR. Max Pigman spoke about everything from FaceBook to iPads.
Here is our list of technology do's:
Facebook Twitter Linkedin REALTOR.com renren Although Westside Properties already are members of most of these services, there is always room for improvement! Please post a comment with any sites that you enjoy for social/business networking. Thanks
Westside Properties is a full-service real estate boutique brokerage based in Pacific Palisades serving the entire Westside of Los Angeles. We proudly represent the finest properties throughout the Westside.We work … (4 comments)
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real estate: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Sunday 08-02-2009 - The Transaction from End to End part 1 - 08/02/09 09:59 PM
Now that you've found the perfect home, it's time to get the deal rolling. You'll need to sign a residential purchase agreement, make an offer, possibly put down a deposit, conduct inspections and close the sale. If this all sounds overwhelming to you, don't worry; your REALTOR® will guide you through each step.
Making an offer/Residential Purchase Agreements and Buyer Representation Agreements
If you're ready to purchase the home, you must get all the details in writing. The offer begins with a written proposal spelling out your price and any stipulations regarding the purchase. If the seller has agreed to pay part … (0 comments)
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real estate: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Wednesday 07-01-2009 - Pacific Palisades Weekly Listing Report - 07/01/09 09:25 PM
Happy Hump Day and Happy July! My apologies for being non-existent and not posting as my office, Westside Properties, has been in construction for the past two weeks. Today is the first day of normal life again.
Josh and I are finally back in our newly updated office and loving it. LOTS of catch up to play and lots of relationships to rekindle. Here is the weekly market up for Pacific Palisades Real Estate:
New Listings:
609 LAS LOMAS AVE - $3,995,000
0 Posetano RD #7 - land - $164,500
3633 MALIBU VISTA DR - $1,578,000
16321 PACIFIC COAST HWY #169 … (0 comments)
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