los angeles county: Job Juggling is the New Reality for Many Prospective Homeowners!
- 07/20/11 12:11 PM
I recently came across a New York Times article about "Job Jugglers", young people who find they are working long work weeks with more than one job.
After completing their educations (with a boatload of school loans), these young folks not only strive to stabilize their financial means by doing whatever they have to but they rather enjoy it and really don't want to limit themselves to just one job.
The article goes on to state that this trend is probably not going to change anytime soon.
"The likelihood of this generation devoting their professional life to just one job … (15 comments)
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los angeles county: ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS: Totally Rehabbed Home Available for NSP Down Payment Assistance
- 07/19/11 08:43 AM
This lovely Arleta home offers 3bd/2ba with nearly 1300 sq. ft. of living space on a nearly 7000 sq. ft. lot. This beautifully, fully rehabilitated, energy efficient home is totally move-in ready!!!
Don't miss this one! Fresh new paint inside and outside and new hardwood flooring throughout. All new kitchen with new stainless steel, Energy Star appliances, new cabinets and new granite countertops. New bathrooms with luxury finishes and an on demand hot water system.
There is new double paned windows throughout as well as new central a/c, new heating system and new energy-saving tank-less water heater. All new water-saving landscaping, new electrical, new plumbing and a new roof.
Walking distance from … (10 comments)
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los angeles county: I'M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week
- 07/17/11 02:35 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.
It's Not A Lowball Offer....It's A "Real Value" Offer by Karen Fiddler
A Good Loan Officer Makes All the Difference by Karen Crowson
These were excellent posts that had some really great comments, which is one of the best … (42 comments)
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los angeles county: LOCAL REPORT: Santa Clarita Valley
- 07/16/11 05:08 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: Santa Clarita Valley.
The Santa Clarita Valley is an area that encompasses several cities (Castaic, Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch, Valencia & Val Verde). It's located in the northern most part of Los Angeles county, just south of the Kern county line.
Using the same price range $417k< as I did in previous local reports. when working with prospective buyers in Santa Clarita Valley, the homes … (9 comments)
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los angeles county: Cast Your Vote...Pretty Please
- 07/13/11 01:21 PM
Ok, now is the time to recognize AR for the incredible community that it is. If you've ever wanted to pay AR back for everything it is to you, now is the time. Cast your vote for your fave real estate related technology - ACTIVE RAIN!!!
Inman News is holding their annual voting poll for the 2011 People's Choice Innovator Award. "The People's Choice award is intended to recognize a standout real estate-related technology".
Hmmmm.....which Community do I know that standouts from the rest? Ok, so it has to be real-estate related.....ok...um...geez....this is a toughie.....NOT!!!!!! ActiveRain baby!!!
Voting ends Friday, July 22nd … (11 comments)
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los angeles county: I'M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week
- 07/10/11 05:25 AM
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.
Have you "Bing"ed yourself lately? Here's a little tip by Debbie Gartner
The Curious Psychology of Multiple Offers by newbie blogger, Dianne Goode
Are you tracking where your business is coming from? by John Marshall
Nobody TOLD me there would be crying … (48 comments)
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los angeles county: HOW ARE A BUYER’S CLOSING COSTS DISCLOSED? Let Me Count the Ways! - Part 2
- 07/09/11 12:31 PM
After reading a post here on AR about how a buyer commented to an AR Realtor at the closing table that they didn't know there were closing costs, I was inspired to blog about how incredibly unlikely this probably was. In Part 1, I discussed the three following documents: the loan application (1003), the itemized fees worksheet (IFW) and the HUD settlement cost booklet. All of these documents are three of the earliest and most basic documents that disclose and explain a buyers closing costs.
In Part 2, I want to discuss three more documents that disclosed to the borrower their closing costs … (18 comments)
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los angeles county: HOW ARE A BUYER’S CLOSING COSTS DISCLOSED? Let Me Count the Ways! - Part 1
- 07/08/11 09:20 AM
I recently came across a post here where the blogger asked, "how could a buyer get all the way to the closing table without knowing what their closing costs are"? In typical AR fashion, dozens of AR Realtors herded together to throw lenders and their Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) under the bus by blaming them for not disclosing to the buyer their closing costs. This was just another classic example of how truly ignorant so many Realtors still are about the loan process. This however is a whole other post and not the topic of this particular post.
As for the … (24 comments)
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los angeles county: The Animal Rescue Site Needs help! Please help! It is Free!
- 07/03/11 03:33 PM
I just came across this post of Endre's and felt that it was importaant enought to reblog. There are so many animal rescues that save thousands and thousands of homeless and abused animals every year.
These wonderful organizations need all the help they can get to survive and continue doing the good things they do. You can help and it won't cost you anything but a moment of your time.
By clicking on the link below you can help this animal rescue get the food they need to feed the animals they rescue.
The Animal Rescue Site
PLEASE HELP!!!
The … (15 comments)
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los angeles county: I'M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week
- 07/03/11 05:53 AM
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.
Remove Contingencies Before Repair Request Response- Sure I Will - NOT!! by Karen Crowson
There Are No Trophies For "Showing Up" In The Game Of Life! by Mike Cooper
Caveat Emptor - Let the buyer beware - and due diligence by Ruthmarie … (27 comments)
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los angeles county: 2011 4th of July Celebrations in Los Angeles County, CA
- 07/01/11 08:54 AM
This year, Los Angeles county is exploding with Independence Day events. Way too many to list all of them here so this is just a sample of some of the places you can go to in the San Fernando valley to participate in celebrating our nation's Independence as well as watch some spectacular fireworks shows.
Americafest 2011: 85th Annual 4th of July Celebration at the Rose Bowl! One of the largest fireworks displays in SoCA with music and food vendors.
When: July 4th, food court opens at 2 pm; stadium opens at 6 pm, Drum and Bugle performances begin at 7, Fireworks … (8 comments)
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los angeles county: LOCAL REPORT: Conejo Valley, CA
- 06/29/11 02:58 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 that I started last week with Simi Valley, CA. This week, I want to report on the Conejo Valley.
The Conejo Valley is an area that encompasses several cities (Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park.
It's located along what we call the "101 Corridor" that includes all the cities along the 101 freeway from the San Fernando Valley and crosses both Los … (13 comments)
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los angeles county: I'M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week
- 06/26/11 06:47 AM
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 her gold star features that I was happy to "call the shot" on.
How Dare You Blame My Lender for the Low Appraisal!!! by Pat Haddad
This was an excellent post that had some really great comments, which is one of the best things I love about great posts. With some posts, the comments … (43 comments)
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los angeles county: I'M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week
- 06/19/11 04:10 AM
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.
Go pound sand and other words of encouragement. by Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
These were excellent posts that had some really great comments, which is one of the best things I love about great posts. With some posts, the comments can … (36 comments)
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los angeles county: NOTHING IS NEGOTIABLE ANYMORE
- 06/18/11 07:29 AM
I really liked this post of Bill's because even though he is in Arizona, the scenario he describes is so indicative of the market here in Los Angeles & Ventura county.
For buyers looking to purchase an REO, this type of nonsense was pretty typical of REO listing agents and their bank sellers. However, for some time now, I've been seeing these same requirements listed on the MLS for many short sale listings as well as many traditional sales listings. That's just plain foolish because it deters so many buyers from even looking at the home or making an offer on the … (10 comments)
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los angeles county: Totally Rehabbed Home Available for NSP Down Payment Assistance
- 06/17/11 06:51 AM
Completely remodeled! This 3bd/2ba, San Fernando valley home has nearly 1,200 sq. ft. of living space on a nearly 10,000 sq. ft. lot, Located on a great residential street, this home is move-in ready and built to help save the environment and your money.
Don't miss this one! Fresh new paint inside and outside and new tile & carpet floor throughout. All new kitchen with new stainless steel, Energy Star appliances and new cabinets. All new bathrooms with new luxury finishes.
There is new double paned windows throughout as well as new central a/c, new heating system and new energy-saving tank-less water heater. All new water-saving landscaping, new electrical, new plumbing and a new roof.
… (11 comments)
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los angeles county: I'M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week
- 06/12/11 07:59 AM
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.
If The Ship is Possibly Sinking, When Do You Sound the Alarm? by Bob Haywood
The McMansion Extra Value Package : Is it REALLY the Bank's Fault You Can't Afford Your Home Now? by Chris Ann Cleland
The Only Power … (40 comments)
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los angeles county: DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES LOFT LIVING - Eligible for Fannie Mae HomePath Program
- 06/10/11 10:34 AM
With hundreds of HomePath (HP) properties available here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties and dozens more coming up soon, I get numerous calls/emails asking me about the HP loan program as well as the HP properties.
For starters, HP properties are Fannie Mae foreclosures; these are properties that were foreclosed by a lender where Fannie Mae was the investor. Because Fannie Mae holds these loans, they can revise their own conventional guidelines. As a result, there are some great benefits to purchasing one of these properties.
One of the best benefits is that HP only requires 3% … (11 comments)
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los angeles county: I'M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week
- 05/29/11 05:07 AM
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.
Do You Recycle....Your Blogs I mean? by Brenda Mullen
No Commission for a Buyer Agent by newbie blogger, Mimi Foster
Realtors and Mortgage Professionals: Who is eyeing your slice of the pie? by Andi Grant
These were excellent posts that had some really … (27 comments)
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los angeles county: TOPANGA DAYS 2011: Memorial Weekend Event
- 05/27/11 04:05 PM
Topanga Days is an annual event high in the canyons of Topanga Canyon, CA and is arguably the last bastion of hippie-dom in Los Angeles.
On a 12-acre parcel, south of Mulholland Dr. on Topanga Canyon Rd. is the Topanga Canyon Community House, which has been hosting the Memorial weekend event since 1973.
Topanga Days (28th-30th) is known for it's great music but each year the games become more popular and even infamous. This year promises to bring it all up a notch with more fun, bigger messes, and of course, prizes for the winners!
The games kick off on Saturday May 28 … (18 comments)
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