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imperial valley: Short Sales Benefit Imperial Valley Real Estate Home Buyers - 03/29/10 05:54 AM
BREAKING NEWS! State of California offers first time buyers a tax credit incentive of up to $10,000 on homes purchased between May 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 or after December 31, 2010 through August 31, 2011. See the article below for full details.
Everyday buyers contact me about homes on the market or they’ll find a listing online. Invariably just about every discussion turns to the question, hey Frederic “is the home a short sale?”. As your Imperial Valley Housing Specialist I am honored to help you make the important decision of becoming a home buyer and turning … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Three Month Foreclosure Forecast for Imperial Valley CA - 02/25/10 11:55 AM
Three Month Foreclosure Forecast for Imperial Valley. By Frederic Din, REALTOR(r). As a home buyer or investor, you will find the following information useful as you take advantage in snapping up some great real estate opportunities in the Imperial Valley real estate market. During the last week, I have reviewed a variety of Imperial Valley real estate slated with some type of foreclosure activity attached, whether at the pre-foreclosure stage (ie. short sales) and such as the notice of default stage, the foreclosure auction stage, where homes are auctioned at the Imperial County court house steps, or at the … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Find Foreclosure Bargains in Imperial Valley CA - 11/17/09 04:03 AM
Find and Buy Foreclosure Bargains in Imperial Valley CA First time home buyers, trade-up buyers, investors and bargain hunters are able to easily search and find Foreclosure bargainst to buy in Imperial Valley. Home buyers can search properties in three foreclosure categories, PreForeclosure, Auction (Trustee Sale), and Bank Owned homes. "I'm giving home buyers another choice when it comes to searching the internet for their dream home" says REALTOR(r) Frederic Din of EXIT Stepping Stone Realty, who is offering clients a value added search on his websites and blogs. "It's simple, enter a city or zip code in … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Great Time to Buy a Home in Imperial County CA - 11/13/09 11:12 AM
Local Press Confirms What I've Said All Along As a REALTOR® in Imperial County, CA I provide value opinions known as BPOs (broker price opinions) and CMAs (comparative market analysis) for a variety of private and professional clients and track housing prices for neighborhoods and areas throughout Imperial County for my home buyers, short sales, and REO disposition clients. I am interested in news stories regarding our local housing market, whether positive or negative. News articles allow me the opportunity to digest the information and interpret housing trends for my clients. Local IV Press confirms what I've said all along. Elizabeth Varin, … (0 comments)
imperial valley: El Centro CA Has Most Underwater Mortgages In US Below Sea Level - 05/27/09 09:18 AM
El Centro CA has Most Underwater Mortgages in the US Below Sea Level~ Frederic Din News leader CNBC lists El Centro CA as Number 11 in its story "U.S. Cities With The Most Underwater Mortgages" out of 163 of the largest US cities according to Zillow.com Home Values Index, however Imperial Valley REALTOR(R) Frederic Din says "...we're number one when it comes to mortgages underwater below sea level."
According to the report, the Top Spot in the US, a place where they can claim to be Number 1 is Las Vegas-Paradise, NV with just over 2/3rds of all mortgages … (1 comments)
It's not just a catch phrase, it's serious thinking. If you're attempting a loan modification to keep your home, your bank and lender LOVE you since they're trying to find a way to keep you in debt (they will not be lowering your loan balance). Sure, they may lower your monthly payments for 6-months or even 5-years but rarely do we see a long term modification that both impacts principal balance and the term(they happen, just not often at all). Your debt is still much higher than what your home may … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Imperial Valley a Story of Hardship and Hope - 04/27/09 10:44 AM
The following is the print posting of a story in the Los Angeles Times regarding the Imperial Valley economy entitled "Deepening woes for the Imperial Valley" by bureau chief Tony Perry. Please comment below, I am interested in what you have to say. I call this version of the story, Imperial Valley: Hardship and Hope
From the Los Angeles Times COLUMN ONE Deepening woes for the Imperial Valley The remote region in California's arid southeastern corner has a long history of hardship and hope. Now, an economy in free fall has residents wondering how much worse it … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Housing Sales Prices Decline, Buyers Finding Best Deals - 02/02/09 12:06 AM
As seen on ImperialValleyLiving.com Even as housing prices in Imperial County continue to spiral downward, there are some positive signs for people who were cautious during the housing boom. The most recent figures indicate that in Imperial County, the median price of an existing home declined to $175,000 in December 2008, down 28.6 percent from December 2007, when the median price of an existing home was $245,000. With many home values in Imperial County declining, the housing market is actually providing an opportunity for many local residents to become homeowners. The declining prices may even mean that homes … (2 comments)
imperial valley: Imperial Valley Real Estate Short Sale Avoid Foreclosure - 01/27/09 09:25 PM
Imperial Valley Real Estate - Imperial Valley Short Sale - Avoid Foreclosure The purpose of this article is for you to share with others you know who are asking the same questions. Please pass it around and make sure everyone you know who has a home or a mortgage knows about it. If you want to sell your home and you're located in the Imperial Valley, please let me know ~ the possibility of a "short sale" is a very important way to avoid damage to your credit history over the long term. I can help you by putting together a package your lender will need in … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Casas Subasta en el Valle Imperial California - 10/04/08 07:32 PM
Casas Subasta en el Valle Imperial, California (Imperial County, California)Homes for Sale via Auction in Imperial Valley California Ahora es su tiempo para comprar su casa! Desfrutase en la marketa de casas porque ahora los precios estan mas bajo y es timpo que se declara su derecho a obtener el sueno Americano. Ventas de casas en El Centro, Brawley, Imperial, Calexico, Heber en el Contado de Imperial. Prestamos del Gobierno para comprar existe y tienen bajos engache hasta 100% de precio y mas. Existe muchos casas que necessitan un dueno nuevo como useted y pueden obtenga los precios mejorres. Hablame para buscar … (8 comments)
imperial valley: July 2008 Housing Stats for Imperial County, CA - 08/05/08 01:56 PM
Housing Stats for Imperial County, CA (also known as Imperial Valley, CA) Recently I reviewed listing service data for JULY Housing Sales stats for Imperial County, CAhomes, including condo/townhomes (attached) and single family (detached) homes. The number of SOLD homes: 76 Average SOLD price: $204,359 The Median SOLD price: $196,000Average SOLD Price % ~vs~ Listing Price:98.13% Average PRICE per Square Foot: $111.65 Average MARKETING Time (known as DOM): 103 Days Average SALES Cycle Time (known as True DOM): 174 Days Sales by CityEl Centro - 25Brawley - 5Calexico - 22Calipatria - 0Heber - 4Holtville - 3Imperial -14Salton City - 2Seeley - 1Westmorland -0 If you have questions … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Imperial Valley Enterprise Zone offers businesses tax credits and deductions - 07/15/08 09:37 PM
Imperial Valley Enterprise Zone Welcome to Imperial County also known as Imperial Valley. The Valley is part of an Enterprise Zone which offers businesses tax credits and deductions to promote and stimulate growth in our region. There are benefits for operating a business within "The Zone". The updated zone designation in 2005 is the second such designation for Imperial County since 1998 and each Zone is in effect for 15 years according to the official press release issued by the Housing and Community Development, an agency of the State of California, Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency. According to the Imperial Valley Enterprise Zone website http://www.ivez.com, these tax … (0 comments)
imperial valley: The Rock Coffee Shop & Cafe: Favorite Foods of Brawley CA 92227 - 07/09/08 05:25 PM
Welcome to Favorite Foods of Imperial Valley, a profile of local dining venues in Imperial County California. This entry will highlight one of mine and my family's favorite places to eat in Brawley CA. Whether you're a local, here on business, are simply visiting or just passing through, it's my goal to provide you with an idea of great local places to eat no matter what your taste buds crave.
Are you ready for tasty Panini's sandwhiches, fresh salads, and delicious soups? How about a refreshing fruit smoothy or a blended iced mocha? After eating you can treat yourself to their home made like pastries, famous … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Heat Wave Rages as Foreclosures Burn through Imperial County in Southern California - 07/05/08 07:57 PM
Imperial County, CA - Triple-digit temperatures blast through as the heat wave continues to melt homeowners throughout California as they continue to get pummeled with record number foreclosure notices. Southern California areas such as Inland Empire and the Lower Desert regions seemed to be amongst those hit hard by the intense foreclosure heat. Stemming from loose underwriting standards, a hunger to satisfy Wall Street investor demand, and buyers not wanting to miss out on speculative double digit appreciation the peak market cycles that made 2005 a boom in the headlines are today's bust times of 2008. In Imperial County California, the … (4 comments)
imperial valley: June 2008 Housing Stats for Imperial County, CA - 07/05/08 10:07 AM
Housing Stats for Imperial County, CA (also known as Imperial Valley, CA) Recently I reviewed listing service data for JUNE Housing Sales stats for Imperial County, CAhomes, including condo/townhomes (attached) and single family (detached) homes. Data revised/updated on August 5, 2008 to reflect additional sales data not previously entered. The number of SOLD homes: 70 Average SOLD price: $194,995 The Median SOLD price: $180,950Average SOLD Price ~vs~ Listing Price: 97.57% Average PRICE per Square Foot: $110.48 Average MARKETING Time (known as DOM): 123 Days Average SALES Cycle Time (known as True DOM): 185 Days Sales by CityEl Centro - 29Brawley - 12Calexico - … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Imperial County Foreclosure Sale List 06/23/2008 - 06/23/08 06:18 PM
Imperial County Foreclosure Sale List 06/23/2008 ** Writers note: The past two weeks indicate a record amount of Notice of Trustee Sales filings since the time I began tracking the data in Imperial County. Previous records pale in comparison to the amount of foreclosures taking place during this time. The following list contains about 90 postings within a two week period representing 95% of all public record sources. ** These homes are the future Bank Owned and REO properties during the next 90-120 days. FREE Foreclosure Listings for Imperial County, CA List of Bank Owned (REO) homes24 Hr Recorded Info, Call 1-866-227-1254 Ext. 8884 Looking for Foreclosure HELP - Click … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Imperial County Foreclosure Sale List 06/08/2008 - 06/21/08 03:46 PM
FREE Foreclosure Listings for Imperial County, CA List of Bank Owned (REO) homes24 Hr Recorded Info, Call 1-866-227-1254 Ext. 8884 Looking for Foreclosure HELP - Click Here! Note: Trustee Sale notices are listed below and are sourced from public records which may not be accurate. Auctions are held at the Imperial County Courthouse, 939 Main Street, El Centro, CA at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Check with the court clerk for exact date & time. Loan Amount is listed for reference only and sourced from the Notice of Trustee Sale. All details are subject to change without notice. BOOKMARK this site! Tell others … (1 comments)
imperial valley: May 2008 Housing Stats for Imperial County, CA - 06/10/08 04:10 PM
Housing Stats for Imperial County, CA (also known as Imperial Valley, CA) Last week I reviewed listing service data for May housing sales stats for Imperial County, CAhomes, including condo/townhomes (attached) and single family (detached) homes. The number of SOLD homes was 42 Average SOLD price: $182,007 The Median SOLD price: $185,000 If you have questions about the area, please feel free to contact me if you're thinking aboutbuying, selling, or refinancing your Imperial County, CA home. I'd like the opportunity to provide you with up to date information, along with a customized housingmarket analysis and plan that will surely keep … (0 comments)
imperial valley: Imperial Valley sees 11% drop in foreclosures in May - 06/09/08 01:11 PM
Imperial Valley sees 11% drop in foreclosures in MayBy Frederic A DinThe number of Imperial Valley homes entering the foreclosure process in May was down about 11% from the previous month, according to statistics reviewed Friday, however the number of homes heading to the auction block increased by 33% from the previous month.A total of 239 notices of default - the first step in the foreclosure process - were filed in Imperial County in May, compared to with a year long peak of 268 in April. However, local housing experts think the drop in foreclosures may be short-lived and it may … (0 comments)
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