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city of simi valley: AR SUCCESS STORY: A New Beginning for a Newly Single Mom & Her Kids in Simi Valley, CA - 12/14/10 04:07 PM
I love reading AR success stories because I love knowing that others are also having success with their blogging.  Yes, it's really nice to blog about my own but I do enjoy knowing that I'm not the only one having AR success. 
I've really been trying to blog about my AR success stories as soon as they close, sometimes I just literally forget and with this particular one, it closed shortly before Thanksgiving and I've just been a little busy since then. 
I've also been pretty good about doing the AR success story thing by taking a picture of my commission … (13 comments)

city of simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Eligible Homes Available for $200,000 in Down Payment Assistance - 12/14/10 12:22 AM
Right now, there are dozens of 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing.  Many have been remodeled and/or upgraded like these properties. 

 
This beautiful 4bd/2ba pool home offers more than 1,200 sq. ft. with more than 8,000 sq. ft. lot.  This lovely home has been remodeled with new paint inside and outside as well as double pane windows, recessed … (7 comments)

city of simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Fannie Mae HomePath Properties Eligible for Up to $200,000 in Down-Payment Assistance - 10/02/10 03:04 PM

 
Fannie Mae is offering buyers up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance and a $1,500 bonus to Buyers Agents (BA) on HomePath (HP) properties that close escrow on or before December 31, 2010.
In order to be eligible for these special HP incentives, properties must close within 60 days of the offer being accepted and buyers must be occupying the property as their primary residence.  Furthermore the BA's must submit the offer after September 23rd and must request the incentives in the initial offer. 
The 3.5% seller contribution must be used towards closing costs and the seller credit may … (2 comments)

city of simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY HOME BUYERS: FHA Approved Condo's Qualify for Down Payment Assistance (30DC30) - 09/25/10 11:56 PM
As kind of a follow-up to my post yesterday on Approved Condo Lists, where so many Fannie Mae HomePath condos are in complexes that are not on Fannie Mae's approved condo list, I wanted to now discuss some condo complexes here in Simi Valley that are on the approved condo lists. 
There are 29 condo complexes that are on the FHA approved condo list.  Here are just a sample of some of the complexes that are FHA approved:
  
 
 

 
 
 
The Broadmoor Village has lush green belts and a sparkling pool and jacuzzi.  At the Broadmoor … (7 comments)

city of simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Eligible Homes Available for $200,000 in Down Payment Assistance (30DC06) - 09/01/10 11:55 PM
Right now, there are more than 40 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing.  Many have been remodeled and/or upgraded like this property. 
 
Situated in a highly desirable neighborhood, this home offers more than 1600 sq. ft. with bd/2.5 ba.  Open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings.  New stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook for in kitchen dining.  Property also features gated RV access and large backyard with a carpeted sunroom … (5 comments)

city of simi valley: SIMI VALLEY HOMES ELIGIBLE FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Up to $200,000 in Down Payment Assistance - 08/14/10 08:00 PM
Right now, there are 46 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing.  Many have been remodeled and/or upgraded like these properties. 
 
 
A beautiful, remodeled, pool home in a quiet neighborhood that's priced to sell.  This 4bd/2ba home features new cabinets, new appliances, new granite counters, new carpet, new paint inside and out, double pane windows, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, … (5 comments)

city of simi valley: 40th Annual Simi Valley 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza - 07/01/10 10:39 PM
40th Annual Simi Valley
 4th of July Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza 

 
 Admission Free
Food & Crafts Booths
Rancho Santa Susana Park
5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
Gates Open at 2:00 p.m.
  
Come dance to live bands
Entertainment to include: 
Ticket to Ride (Beatles tribute band)
Big Junior Little
 
Spectacular Fireworks Show!!! 

 
Since 1970, the City of Simi Valley has been celebrating our Nation's Independence Day and show our community patriotism by sponsoring and organizing the Fourth of July fireworks display.  On Sunday, they will provide another spectacular display and exciting event for the whole … (8 comments)

city of simi valley: SIMI VALLEY HOMES ELIGIBLE FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Up to $200,000 in Down Payment Assistance - 04/24/10 07:01 PM
I LOVE SIMI VALLEY!  I really do and it's not just because it's my own hometown.  I love coming home over the Santa Susana Pass where I can see the entire valley nestled between the mountains.  It's a fantastic view! 
I love Wood Ranch, the neighborhood where I live.  As I'm driving down Madera Rd. towards Wood Ranch I love the view of the rolling hills rising up the mountains behind Wood Ranch.  It's extraordinary! 
I love how we're not some big metropolis city.  With a population of just barely 100,000, Simi Valley pales in comparison to not only other Ventura … (2 comments)

city of simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Incredible STONEGATE Pool Home is Eligible for Down Payment Assistance - 11/30/09 08:55 PM
ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS:  Incredible STONEGATE Pool Home is Eligible for Down Payment Assistance

 
This completely remodeled STONEGATE pool home located at 2829 Royal Ave. with 3bd/2ba has more than 1000 sq. ft. of living space on a more than 7000 sq. ft. lot.   
This home is absolutely move-in ready and is not a short sale or an REO so there's no waiting around for some bank to approve your offer but an actual real live seller and Realtor who will respond to your offer in hours not days.
 
With beautiful vaulted ceilings, this home has been … (8 comments)

city of simi valley: USING MY BLOG TO ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS & PROSPECTS: Part 3 - 10/30/09 08:22 PM
As the last part of my series that started with Bob Stewart's challenge to "use our blogs to enhance our relationships to prospects and clients", I recently had the opportunity to use my blog to market to people that I don't typically consider prospects or clients. 
For most of my mortgage career, I have focused on generating relationships with buyers, predominantly first time buyers and most of my marketing efforts are geared towards providing affordable home loan options to low-medium income buyers. 
While I spent a brief period of time in the beginning of my mortgage career marketing to Realtors, I … (2 comments)

city of simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Two Fabulous Home Available Now for Down Payment Assistance - 09/03/09 10:56 AM
As far as affordable housing programs go, the city of Simi Valley is one of my favorite programs I have ever worked with.  For more info on their program, check out  CITY OF SIMI VALLEY - First Time Home Buyer Program, for program guidelines and requirements. 
Basically, qualified low-medium income, first time buyers can purchase a four bedroom home up to $418,600 with as much as $200,000 in down payment assistance or a three bedroom home up to $349,300 with as much as $150,000 in assistance or a two bedroom home up to $280,900 with as much as $100,000 in assistance. 
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city of simi valley: CITY OF SIMI VALLEY - First Time Home Buyer Program - Part 3 - 02/09/09 10:18 PM
The City of Simi Valley offers a First-Time Home Buyer Assistance Program to qualified low income first-time homebuyers who wish to purchase their first home in Simi Valley.  I like this program because the Simi Valley city administrators for this program are not only the easiest ones to reach but they are also some of the friendliest ones to talk to and deal with. 
The property may be a detached or an attached single-family home, a condominium, or a town house.  The program is available to those who have not owned a home in the last three years.  Single parents who … (18 comments)

 
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