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Biting the Inspection Bully - Prep Your Buyers From Step One - 08/24/10 02:44 PM
Via Danielle "Dee" Baldwin (Infinity Group Realty):
I know that inspections can be confusing for a buyer. It's hard to look at a 30 page report of blemishes and not be overwhelmed. It is even harder when a contract is written on a home being sold 'as is'. I try to help my buyers avoid this confusion by sharing the following three points during our very first meeting.
1) An inspection is really a 'honey-do list' from your new home to you. It is all of those little pesky things that should be fixed, straightened or revamped. It is NOT the list … (0 comments)
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Is Your Home Overdressed? Maybe it needs a "Make Under" - 08/24/10 02:43 PM
Via Tessa Skeens - Hampton Redesign (Hampton ReDesign, Home Staging and Redesign in Fort Worth TX):
Happened to be home when Oprah was on this afternoon. The topic was Makeunders. Women who needed less not more. But this also applies to homes. Nate Berkus did a room Makeunder and it inspired me!Every home that goes on sale needs a makeunder. The less of you, the quicker your home will sell. The bigger and more spacious your home looks the higher it's perceived value.
This means it's really important to edit your stuff so what's really important greets you (and your buyers) … (0 comments)
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Where Are Home Prices Going? - 08/23/10 02:46 PM
Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
We’ve all heard the news reports about the potential for a double-dip in housing, and perhaps, the overall economy. Unemployment seems out of control; debt levels are becoming unmanageable; and many are wondering what the future holds for the housing market. Where home prices going and what is the potential for prices to recover to the levels of 2005/2006?
There are lots of opinions, but here are some points to consider:
● The recent meeting to discuss the future of housing, including the GSEs Fannie and Freddie, while generating lots of news, was not … (0 comments)
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IT'S OFFICIAL. THE FASTEST AND THE SLOWEST SHORT SALE LENDERS - YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY. - 08/23/10 02:03 PM
Via Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate):
JUST IN FROM THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Source? HousingWire magazine
The Quickest: GMAC with an averge of 6 months to approve.
The next Fastest: CitiMorrgage with an average of 7.5 months to approve.
The next-next Fastest: Wells Fargo with an average of 8 months to approve.
LAST PLACE (SLOWEST) goes to Countywide (Bank of America) with an averge of 13 months to approve.
ANY SURPRISES???
HA!
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Want to learn more about Loudoun County, VA? … (0 comments)
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Casa de Oro is considered the gateway to Mt. Helix, Ca - 08/13/10 05:18 AM
Casa de Oro is considered the gateway to Mt. Helix, Ca
The neighborhood of Casa de Oro is considered the gateway to Mt. Helix and is part of the unincorporated portion of the County of San Diego. The Mt. Helix/Casa de Oro Area generally consists of commercial and high-density residential core along Campo Road and low-density high-income housing to the north up the slopes of Mt. Helix. To the east, the area gradually becomes more rural and agricultural in the vicinity of Jamacha Road. This community appears to be in a healthy state, and the main threat of change comes from pressures for higher-density … (0 comments)
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Casa de Oro is considered the gateway to Mt. Helix, Ca - 08/13/10 05:04 AM
The neighborhood of Casa de Oro is considered the gateway to Mt. Helix and is part of the unincorporated portion of the County of San Diego. The Mt. Helix/Casa de Oro Area generally consists of commercial and high-density residential core along Campo Road and low-density high-income housing to the north up the slopes of Mt. Helix. To the east, the area gradually becomes more rural and agricultural in the vicinity of Jamacha Road. This community appears to be in a healthy state, and the main threat of change comes from pressures for higher-density residential development in the Mt. Helix Area, and the rural agricultural … (0 comments)
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My House Is Not Selling And I Want To Buy Now! - 08/12/10 05:33 PM
Jason Kardos, Real Estate Broker/Owner
Cell (619) 347-6337
www.JasonKardos.com
Lic# 01324429
For Property Management
San Diego County Property Management
James Burrell (619) 742-8543
www.sdcpm.net
Lic# 01113057
Via Carra Riley CRB, CRS, GRI (Author, Speaker, Consultant, Second Homes AZ LLC):
My House Is Not Selling And I Want To Buy Now!
This is the dilemma I heard from a Broker I was talking with recently who was frustrated with a seller. The seller has an overpriced condo in an area which is not easily accessible from a main street. The seller wants open houses and newspaper ads to ger her condo sold … (0 comments)
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Overpriced Homes-Sell Slower and For Less - 08/09/10 06:37 PM
Jason Kardos, Real Estate Broker/Owner
Cell (619) 347-6337
www.JasonKardos.com
Lic# 01324429
For Property Management
San Diego County Property Management
James Burrell (619) 742-8543
www.sdcpm.net
Lic# 01113057
Via Stephen Munson (Munson Realty):
Overpriced Homes-Sell Slower and For Less If there’s anything we can take away from the plethora of Bank Owned Foreclosures is they certainly know how to price a home to move!
I maintain that you almost always shoot yourself in the foot by overpricing your home. Your home will almost always sale at or above market value by pricing at or below market value.
So why is that? Well think back at … (2 comments)
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Self-Managing Property? Here's Some Advice! - 08/09/10 06:33 PM
Via DEBORAH STONE (Hogue and Belong Bankers Hill- San Diego, CA):
Managing one property can be daunting. As a matter of fact managing 10 properties is almost easier than managing one. You may be asking why?
In my "niche" management business of SFR's and Townhomes, I have "systems" in place. I use a software called Quicken Property Management which was created for small to mid-sized operations. One of the features of this product is a report which at a glance lets me know the deposits,cash flow and itemized repair expenses. With one property to manage, software is laborious and not usually … (0 comments)
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FHA Launches Short Refi Opportunity for Underwater Homeowners - 08/09/10 02:12 PM
FHA Launches Short Refi Opportunity for Underwater Homeowners RISMEDIA, August 9, 2010--In an effort to help responsible homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provided details on the adjustment to its refinance program which was announced earlier this year that will enable lenders to provide additional refinancing options to homeowners who owe more than their home is worth. Starting September 7, 2010, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will offer certain ‘underwater' non-FHA borrowers who are current on their existing mortgage and whose lenders agree to write off … (0 comments)
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Who decides what price to sell a property? - 08/09/10 02:01 PM
Via Sun City Grand Real Estate Surprise AZ Leolinda Bowers, MBA, Associate Broker (Ken Meade Realty):
Who decides what price to sell a property?
A few months ago buyers that I represented wrote an offer on a property that was listed for several months and the list price was around $225,000. I prepared a list of comparable sold properties for the buyers and the buyers felt that most comparable properties at that time sold for $190,000. Since they were paying cash, the buyers decided to offer about 3% less than the comparable sold properties.
The buyer's offer was rejected and the seller's agent presented a counter offer for $221,000. The buyers decided … (1 comments)
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5 Reasons Why You Should NOT Try to Sell Your Home By Yourself - 08/06/10 05:28 PM
Via Erica Ramus - Realty Executives / Pottsville PA Real Estate:
Are you thinking of selling your Schuylkill County Home FSBO -- by yourself?
Marketing a home in 2010 is NOT the same as marketing it 10 years ago. Even if you did this before, you have to do so much more than plant a sign on the yard and place a classified ad.
5. Advertising is more complicated. When is the last time you read the newspaper or searched the classifieds. Years ago you'd buy the paper to see what homes were for sale or rent. A single classified ad run … (0 comments)
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5 Reasons Why You Should NOT Try to Sell Your Home By Yourself - 08/06/10 05:28 PM
Via Erica Ramus - Realty Executives / Pottsville PA Real Estate:
Are you thinking of selling your Schuylkill County Home FSBO -- by yourself?
Marketing a home in 2010 is NOT the same as marketing it 10 years ago. Even if you did this before, you have to do so much more than plant a sign on the yard and place a classified ad.
5. Advertising is more complicated. When is the last time you read the newspaper or searched the classifieds. Years ago you'd buy the paper to see what homes were for sale or rent. A single classified ad run … (0 comments)
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5 Reasons Why You Should NOT Try to Sell Your Home By Yourself - 08/06/10 05:28 PM
Via Erica Ramus - Realty Executives / Pottsville PA Real Estate:
Are you thinking of selling your Schuylkill County Home FSBO -- by yourself?
Marketing a home in 2010 is NOT the same as marketing it 10 years ago. Even if you did this before, you have to do so much more than plant a sign on the yard and place a classified ad.
5. Advertising is more complicated. When is the last time you read the newspaper or searched the classifieds. Years ago you'd buy the paper to see what homes were for sale or rent. A single classified ad run … (0 comments)
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San Diego Short Sale - 08/05/10 03:26 PM
San Diego Short Sale
Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program - HAFA Short Sale Program
In 2009, the Treasury Department introduced the HAFA program to provide a viable option for homeowners who are unable to keep their homes through the existing Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). The HAFA program takes effect on April 5, 2010-although some servicers may implement it sooner, if they meet certain requirement. The HAFA Short Sale Program will end on December 31, 2012.
Home Affordable Foreclosures Alternatives Program: Guidelines and Forms
Basic Overview of HAFA
Does not take effect until April 5, 2010 … (0 comments)
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10 PRICE REDUCTION TIPS - 08/04/10 05:44 PM
Via Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Infinity - Naperville):
After 15 years of selling financial products, I am very comfortable talking numbers with people...
Pricing is the key to selling homes.
Yes, you want the home staged correctly...
And yes, the home needs to be marketed properly...
But if it isn't priced right, you have no chance.
Period.
With that in mind...
10 TIPS FOR GETTING MORE PRICE REDUCTIONS:
Have a pricing reduction system and explain it to your clients up front.It is best to price homes correctly from the beginning. Nevertheless, many clients will want to test the market. I understand. So … (3 comments)
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Jason Kardos
Jason Kardos, Independent Real Estate Broker
La Mesa,
CA
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Address: 8030 La Mesa Blvd. #261, DRE#01324429, La Mesa, CA, 91942
Office Phone: (619) 303-2826
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Jason Kardos, Realtor, GRI, MBA Broker/Owner
www.JasonKardos.com
Jason Kardos started his real estate career helping his family manage their rental properties and at only 21 years old bought his first rental income property and became a licensed Realtor in 2001. He is committed to enhancing the lives of his clients through integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement. He has been able to thrive, even in a down real estate economy. He has helped homeowners deal with short sales, foreclosures, rentals and regular sales. He has worked with many professionals in the real estate community including Keller Williams Realty, San Diego County Property Management and McCormack Auction Company. He has embraced many traditional real estate practices as well as keeping up with the latest technology. Jason has served on the board of National nonprofit, Rebuilding Together and he is also active on the Spring Valley Citizen’s Association.
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