santa claria valley: Be Authentic, honest and watch your real estate business improve
- 04/25/15 02:31 AM
I was honored to present at the monster marketing summit in Las Vegas. The main topic each speaker discussed is working with distress clients, people that may or may not be underwater with their mortgage, but really really need help. I believe you may achieve whatever goals you have personally by helping others, and serving them in an honorable way. Hope you enjoy.
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santa claria valley: Price points improve but are you still upside down?
- 04/25/15 02:26 AM
The good news: Home prices have been rebounding from the recent “Great Recession” to the tune of 12 percent over the past 2 years. Recent statistics from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors shows that the median price of a single family home in Santa Clarita rose to $520,000 in March; up from February’s median price of $490,000.
This is REALLY great news…unless you bought your home in 2007 when the median price in Santa Clarita was still in the high $500K range. Or maybe you bought at what is still considered the “top of the market” in April of 2006 when prices … (0 comments)
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santa claria valley: Why training, mentorship, are so important
- 02/05/15 01:16 AM
Training, leadership and mentoring agents is so important and not just for the real estate agents but hopefully it filters down to the consumer. We as agents and compaines can help out tremendously with education, guidance and proper educated information!
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santa claria valley: Truth on Loan Modification, missing payments and.....
- 01/16/15 02:36 PM
What does it really mean as a distres sale? Does that mean short sale? Not necessarily. Are there still homeowners in DISTRESS? HELL YES there are so lets go help them!
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santa claria valley: Keeping a positive attitude is a must no MATTER what!
- 01/09/15 04:18 AM
Attitude is a must ALWAYS! You must keep a positve attitude in your business, in your life. You will get KNOCKED down, just make sure you GET up!
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santa claria valley: 5 steps to do now to get your home SOLD
- 10/09/14 03:36 AM
As we head toward the end of 2014, sellers should consider these easy steps tomaking sure their home sells fast. It’s been quite a year, real estate-wise. While it wasn’t the whirlwind “hand-over-fist” upward swing like we saw last year, 2014 still saw steady price rises in both single family homes and condominiums.
That being said, because there are more homes available for sale in Santa Clarita this year compared to last year, we’re seeing some homes linger on the market; not necessarily because of a major shift, but because they don’t do a few simple things while their home is … (6 comments)
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santa claria valley: Nothing to do with real estate.....A mans thoughts
- 01/24/12 04:39 AM
Well Lord willing tomorrow turns another page in the life of Elgin Walker. I say Lord willing because tomorrow is never promissed. A lot of reflection for me lately. Its funny the turns life takes, and its funny when you look at from "older" eyes of wisdom or from "outside" yourself than in the moment. Amazing I was only child that was very independent, but never relied upon. Since I've been married, and a father every decision, every breathe, I have TRIED to put my family first, tried to be someone my kids could use as a good example. Its funny … (3 comments)
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santa claria valley: 24767 Masters Cup Way Valencia, Ca ...PRE-FORECLOSURE
- 09/23/11 05:26 AM
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santa claria valley: Get info on YOUR real estate market! Compare YOUR neighborhood!
- 09/11/11 05:28 AM
This is an opportunity for you to compare properties, stats, foreclosures, short sales and whatever you would like to learn. Become a market insider in your area! … (2 comments)
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santa claria valley: Not just foreclosures and short sales in this market!
- 05/07/11 07:29 AM
Hang on people! I must admit, we get caught up in the FORECLOSURE, SHORT SALE, DISTRESS PROPERTY talk and business. We sometimes forget the MAJORITY OF PEOPLE are not in distress on their mortgages. THEY MAY BE TIGHT, there may be PAIN in the household, but there alot of people who have EQUITY and really could add to their family wealth or CREATE family wealth in this market! What do I mean? Well look at these two basic examples:
1) What if I have some equity in my home and could take part of it and purchase a property for … (0 comments)
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santa claria valley: You got to have passion for whatever you do!
- 08/19/10 03:57 PM
Passion sounds easy huh? Well I can tell you it is not. What is passion for something? My real world definition is loving or wanting something so much you are willing to do ANYTHING legally and morally correct to pursue what you want. That "passion" in this sales game has to be a long-term desire. You see Real estate is contact sport, and in most cases it is a marathon not a sprint. Let me repeat that part so you soak it in. Real estate is a contact sport and in most cases it is a marathon not a sprint. What … (2 comments)
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santa claria valley: Some feel we are at the bottom. Are we?
- 06/01/10 04:17 AM
Giving you a brief update on our market place. The good news is we are selling homes! The number of sales in most areas I service are up from this point last year. In a lot of areas there has been an increase in market value compared to last year as well. Are we at the bottom? I don't know, but I do know financing is still difficult to get. There are fewer homes available right now. Most people ask why that is. All of the foreclosures I hear about, and all the people I hear are upside down, loosing job … (0 comments)
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santa claria valley: Massive tax credits available for a short time in California
- 03/31/10 10:42 AM
Please read the following. If you are even CONSIDERING purchasing a home YOU NEED TO READ!
Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and state homebuyer tax credits. To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and close escrow between May 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010, inclusive. Buyers who are not first-time homebuyers may use the same timeframes to receive up to $16,500 in combined tax credits if they are long-time residents of their existing … (0 comments)
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santa claria valley: The REO wave is coming......Isn't it?
- 03/20/10 06:40 AM
I amnot a forecaster nor a gypsy teller, BUT I continue to hear from news people, buyers, some people in my business, we are waiting because we KNOW property value will drop another 30% because the banks are getting ready to RELEASE all these foreclosure they currently. REALLY? Do you believe that? I am not saying it is or isn't true, but looking at some basic economics, do you think it HELPS or HURTS banks to INTENTIONALLY hold on to properties that have already been foreclosed upon? If for nothing else but rules, regulations on holdings of non-performing assets (already foreclosure … (3 comments)
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santa claria valley: Are you upside down, having problems with your payment?
- 02/01/10 02:57 AM
The market does appear to be more friendly and looking to work with you if you are in difficulty and not able to sell your home. I am not seeing the loan modification process work as the President was hoping it would, but I will say go to the non-profit orgination at www.naca.com they are helping lots and lots of people.
Bank of America which holds so much paper, and in my opinion was the most difficult to work with is trying to improve their imagine. They have added software, suppossedly hired or positioned more staff to process and really looking … (0 comments)
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santa claria valley: Is it REALLY getting better.............YET?
- 01/31/10 12:57 PM
Is it me or have you noticed there is a buzz, there is activity, there are things going on, but yet NOTHING appears to be going on? There is activity on my listings, my buyers are looking, yet the transactions are not coming together like they were a couple of months ago? Lenders are saying they will become more workable, easier to deal with, upgraded systems to process short sales, but the short sales are not CLOSING any faster? How about some of the REO lenders PROMISING to respond faster to offers, requests etc...yet not responding any faster? Funny I actually … (0 comments)
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santa claria valley: Whats our outlook?
- 01/14/10 03:16 AM
There are some things coming up in the market place that will change the real estate market. Depending on what the government does, the mortgage security the government has in place is scheduled to up in March, and actually may run out of money in February. Truth is the low in interest rates is only due to the help of the government. Like it or not. If you don't believe me let these guarantees run out. You will see a spike in interest rates. Some industry insiders suggest above 7%!
There will be more REO's coming! They have to. Truth … (2 comments)
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santa claria valley: some short lenders ARE getting it!
- 11/03/09 10:30 AM
Okay can you believe it? Some lenders are FINALLY getting it! It is so muc more cost effective and such a better business decision to allow people to short sale (if its legit of course) versus going all the way through the foreclosure process! I had a lender tell my homeowner they could not or would not modify their loan, but they would immediately stop any foreclosure proceedings and cooperate with a short sale if they followed these simple steps:
1) List with a realtor within 72 hours
2) cooperate with property being shown and move out in timely manner
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santa claria valley: Now is the time!
- 10/26/09 09:42 AM
Inventory is (in my areas of service) are still low. Buyers are still out there, and in a little while people in my industry become "ghosts" just like Halloween! For you the seller that means opportunity! There is opportunity if you are a seller with equity (hopefully) or if you are in need of selling and must do a short sale. Reason is with the inventory low, buyers out there, competition is so great to FIND properties and people that are looking this time of year ARE SERIOUS!
Pricing your property is critical, and making sure you hire a Realtor and not … (0 comments)
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santa claria valley: My loan mod was approved.....WHY IS MY PAYMENT HIGHER?
- 09/06/09 06:08 PM
There are some clients crying the blues and are in astonishment. They have waited 3, 4 ,5 , 6 months or more, they just got great news they loan modificaiton is now approved, but their monthly payment has just risen! What kind of crap is the bank trying to pull? Well a heads up that honestly I did not intially think of myself. If you had a payment one option loan or some form of one and your payment was based upon 1.25% or something like that, and now you get a 3.125% 30 year fixed loan, guess what? Payment is … (0 comments)
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I was honored to present at the monster marketing summit in Las Vegas. The main topic each speaker discussed is working with distress clients, people that may or may not be underwater with their mortgage, but really really need help. I believe you may achieve whatever goals you have personally by helping others, and serving them in an honorable way. Hope you enjoy.
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