LOCAL REPORT: Northeast Los Angeles - 10/31/11 09:29 PM
In my continuing effort to educate and inform consumers and prospective buyers here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties about our local market, I want to continue with the next series in my local reports: Northeast Los Angeles.
Northeast Los Angeles is a small section of the city that includes a few different areas (Echo Park, Silverlake, Los Feliz). This area is just northeast adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles and is ecompassed by several freeways, the 110 to the south, the 101 to the west, the 134 to the north and the 5 to the east.
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HALLOWEEN HAUNTS: Scariest Homes for Sale - 10/31/11 02:01 PM
I love lists! Doesn’t really matter what they are or how trivial or irrelevant the info is, I just love reading about the criteria that was used to create the list. I especially love lists that have photo galleries.
So on this hallows eve, I’d like to present some examples of some of the scariest homes for sale here in America. Some you may recognize because they are famous homes (from horror films) but others are scary simply because of history.
First up it the Amityville Horror house. For anyone who has seen this movie … (11 comments)
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I’M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week - 103011 - 10/30/11 12:18 PM
Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across. First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "call the shot" on them.
Why Is It So Hard to Cut "Bad" Clients Loose? And When Should We Do It? by Patricia Kennedy
Bracing for a low-ball offer by Cynthia Larsen
Are You Glad You Asked What My Buyers Thought? by … (34 comments)
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Funny Friday: Halloween Humor - 10/28/11 01:07 PM
Ran across this the other day and found it really funny (in kind of a sad a pathetic sort of way). Hope you find it funny too on this Friday morning. Have a great day everyone and a fantastic weekend too!
Photo courtesy of The Washington Post
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I’M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week 102311 - 10/23/11 12:39 PM
Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across. First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "call the shot" on them.
Why do Underwriters feel the need to play GOD? by Ellie McIntire
Pre-Approvals Are Not Contracts . . . Why Spill the Buyers' Beans?!? by Carla Muss-Jacobs
One Data Entry Error Can Skew Neighborhood Market … (51 comments)
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Buyer's agents going the way of travel agents...I don't think so! - 10/22/11 01:05 PM
As an MLO here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties, I often ask my borrowers if they need a Realtor referral after I have pre-approved them for a loan. While many will already have a Realtor referral from someone else, I cringe whenever I hear others say something like, "I'm just going to use listing agents to show me properties and that way I'll get a better deal". AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
ATTENTION BUYERS: THIS COULDN'T BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH!!!
Whenver I hear stuff like this, I will immediately educate and inform my borrowers why thy NEED their own Realtor/agent. However, I … (13 comments)
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LOCAL REPORT: Downtown Los Angeles - 10/22/11 12:45 PM
In my continuing effort to educate and inform consumers and prospective buyers here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties about our local market, I want to continue with the next series in my local reports: Downtown Los Angeles.
Downtown Los Angeles is a small section of the city that includes a couple of different areas or districts. (South Park, Wholesale District, Artists District, Little Toyko, Bunker Hill, Civic Center, Chinatown). This area is encompassed by several freeways, the 5, the 10, the 101 and the 110, which all converge at various sections in the downtown area.
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Are There Still Loan Programs Where I Don't Have to Put Anything Down? - FAQ #13 - 10/19/11 11:41 AM
"I have great credit and can afford to pay more than $2,000 a month in rent but I just don't have any money to put down. Can you help me? Are there any loans where I don't have to put anything down?"
To answer the question, yes, there are loan programs that don't require any down payment. This is a question that I have been asked so often over the years from prospective borrowers who contact me for more info on available loan programs.
Young prospective buyers who have good jobs, great credit, high rent and little to no … (20 comments)
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ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS: Totally Rehabbed Home Available for Down Payment Assistance - 10/17/11 03:01 PM
There is a lovely Canoga Park home that offers 3bd/1ba on more than 9,000 sq. ft. lot. Beautifully remodeled and fully rehabilitated, this completely energy efficient home offers a brand new kitchen, new wood & tile flooring throughout, new windows & doors, a new tankless water heater and all new landscaping.
This lovely home is totally move-in ready and is just waiting for the right first time buyer to come along and fall in love with it!!!
Minutes from Pierce College as well as the wonderful shopping, dining and entertainment destinations in Woodland … (5 comments)
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I’M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week - 101611 - 10/16/11 12:14 PM
Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across. First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "call the shot" on them.
Don't call me. I'll call you. by Marian Goetzinger
Double HUH??!! When Your Sphere Goes With "Another Agent".... by Jennifer Prestwich
Are We Moving Towards a Jetson's Style Home or Could We Be Going Back to the Basics? … (50 comments)
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LOCAL REPORT: San Fernando Valley (East) - 10/14/11 07:30 PM
In my continuing effort to educate and inform consumers and prospective buyers here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties about our local market, I want to continue with the next series in my local reports: San Fernando Valley (East).
The eastside of the San Fernando Valley is a large section of the valley that includes several different cities and areas (Burbank, Glendale, Kagel Canyon, Universal City, Cahuenga Pass, Lakeview Terrace, North Hollywood, Shadow Hills, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Tujunga, Toluca Lake, and Valley Village). This area is located along the 101 corridor and the 5 freeway ant the 170 freeways.
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Can I Still Get a Loan if I Don’t Have Perfect Credit? – FAQ #12 - 10/12/11 03:35 PM
This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions that a lot of consumers have about getting approved for a loan and ultimately the biggest reason why so many potential buyers remain on the fence about jumping off and doing what they need to do in order to buy a home.
I talk to people every week who want very much to quit renting and buy their own home but they are so afraid of taking that first step – contacting a lender to see what they qualify for! They have heard from so many – their friends and family and … (13 comments)
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ATTENTION VENTURA COUNTY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Oxnard Home Now Available for Down Payment Assistance - 10/11/11 05:50 PM
Oxnard is one of the best beach communities in Ventura County. Much of Oxnard is just minutes from some of the counties best beaches as well as the shopping and entertainment destinations of Channel Islands.
Right now, there are dozens of properties in Oxnard that are eligible for up to $30,000 in down payment assistance. Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers like this property.
This wonderful 3bd/2ba OXNARD ESTATES home offers nearly 1,700 sq. ft. of … (7 comments)
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I’M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week - 100911 - 10/09/11 12:22 PM
Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across. First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "call the shot" on them.
Stepping on Local Toes - A Bad Idea by Dave Roberts
Technology IS "All That" but It is NOT Everything! by Susan Haughton
These were excellent posts that had some really … (50 comments)
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2011 FRIGHT FAIR SCREAM PARK - San Fernando Valley - 10/07/11 06:50 PM
This years FrightFair ScreamPark is for those looking for something more extreme because the Halloween Harvest Festival takes on a more sinister persona after dark as the festival comes to life, featuring: both the "Factory of Nightmares" Haunted House, and our "Creatures of the Corn" Haunted Trail - is Not for the easily startled!!!
The hours for the Haunted House & Trail hours are weekdays dusk to 10pm and weekends dusk to midnight. The Haunted House and Trail will be open on the days highlighted in green. Tickets start at $13 and there is also a … (13 comments)
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2011 REIGN OF TERROR HAUNTED HOUSE - Ventura County - 10/07/11 12:11 PM
This will be the 12th year of the Reign of Terror Haunted House and there have been some changes annually to keep guests on the edge of anticipation. The Haunted House has gained national recognition and now serves as the gateway to all Reign of Terror attractions. The Asylum is a deranged psychiatric institution staffed with mad scientists, nurses and a variety of other highly qualified lunatics. At Reign of Terror, we provide nothing but the best care for the criminally insane! Check in if you dare! Something revolting happened in granny's house - the Blood Manor. This … (0 comments)
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2011 LOS ANGELES HAUNTED HAYRIDE - Los Angeles County - 10/06/11 12:09 PM
This year's Los Angeles Haunted Hayride "Through the Eyes of a Child" is all about the demented Clifton twins who were the daughters of zoo keeper Ferdinand Clifton.
Propelling those brave enough to venture on these hay filled wagons, you are sure to be faced with the most disturbing fears that afflict most of us. You will become prey for mascots of death, the 400yr old Clifton twins as well as clowns interested in more than just clowning around.
Bigger and more frightening than ever before, this event is not for the faint … (18 comments)
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LOS ANGELES OKTOBERFEST 2011 - 10/05/11 04:39 PM
Los Angeles Oktoberfest 2011 Get your stein ready because LA Oktoberfest has arrived for the biggest party in the world! There will be the traditional German foods with the best Bavarian beers while enjoying local bands leading sing-along's of old time drinking songs.
There will be a silent auction that will feature some of the most sought after items such as dinners with celebrities to Dodgers and Lakers tickets. Proceeds from the event go to help Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
Tickets are smokin hot and will sell out fast. Last year, they sold out a … (12 comments)
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I’M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week - 100211 - 10/02/11 12:16 PM
Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across. First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainer for their gold star features that I was happy to "call the shot" on.
I'll Show You Mine. Will You Show Me Yours? by Broker Bryant Tutas
This was an excellent post that had some really great comments, which is one of the best things I love about great posts. With … (47 comments)
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