"Short Sales" are a hot topic right now, as homeowners, homebuyers, real estate professionals and lenders simply can't avoid them in today's real estate market. Existing homeowners are calling their lender to see if a short sale is the right "exit-strategy" for them, with little money left to (3 comments)
california real estate: Behind All The Negatives Are Some Great Positives In Real Estate RIGHT NOW! - 08/29/07 10:30 AM
I'm a firm believer that behind every action, there is a reaction. Many, including myself, have addressed the negative things taking place in the current Mortgage and Real Estate Industries. Certainly, it is splashed all over the media and hard to miss. In this article, I would like to take a (35 comments)
california real estate: The "Countrywide Controversy" - 08/29/07 08:10 AM
What a perfect time for an update..Right after I posted this blog, this message came in from Countrywide's President this morning. Read it here! The Countrywide® Controversy First and foremost, Countrywide is one of my favorite lenders in the mortgage industry to use. Countrywide has been innovative in their products, offering many families across (11 comments)
california real estate: Do I Need to Talk to YOUR BROKER? - 07/06/07 12:18 PM
Lender and Real Estate Agent Rules to be followed in a purchase/sales transaction: Rule Number 1: Our clients come first Rule Number 2: Time is of the essence Rule Number 3: Everyone should work together as a team One thing that I think is fascinating about Real Estate is the fact that no two transactions are (6 comments)
california real estate: California Home Loans and Refinance - 06/06/07 08:33 PM
Are you looking to purchase or refinance a property in California? Feel free to give us a call at Oak Valley Mortgage and we'll go through your individual loan scenario. We're straightforward lenders that have access to over 75 banks, offereing our clients the most competitive rates and offerings on (5 comments)
california real estate: It's NOT All About the Benjamins! - 06/02/07 11:25 AM
What many don't understand that are in my line of work is that it isn't just about "The Benjamins!" I'm a firm believer that if you are good at what you do, success will follow. People should not be "a deal". Our clients should be treated with respect, empathy and understanding of (11 comments)
california real estate: California Real Estate Blog Update - 05/31/07 12:43 PM
It's time for a California Real Estate Blog Update! As promised, Google has finally taken our website out of the "sandbox" and the California Real Estate Professionals that are participating on the network will start to see their names,listings and content showing up in the rankings at Google.com! The California Real Estate blog has been getting (5 comments)
california real estate: You're now in the TOW ZONE! - 05/21/07 07:08 PM
How's the parking in your neighborhood? Some people don't think about it, but the parking situation around a person's home has made some decide to MOVE OUT! Parking can be a huge issue amongst law officials and local residents. Be sure to look at the signs around the neighborhood that you are considering (4 comments)
california real estate: Home Inspections Throughout Construction?? - 04/05/07 09:30 AM
Last year, we made a decision to purchase a new home. I firmly believe that it is the new construction of homes and the price builders are charging per square foot that really determines the strentgh and conditions of a local real estate market. Afterall, the opportunity cost of not having (5 comments)
california real estate: You want to be my agent and you don't even own a home? - 03/17/07 09:53 PM
This topic has me scratching my head with a weird look on my face when it comes up... I find it interesting that many agents I come across are in the business of selling real estate and yet they don't even own their own home! If I were a potential client and (14 comments)
california real estate: We've Been Profiled - 03/12/07 02:20 PM
You,me and ALL other Real Estate Professionals have been profiled by many consumers as people that are overpaid, undertrusted, equity stealing creatures that lurk in the night and should get lined up for a profiling in the morning after being out all night stealing candy from children (or equity from adults.) (64 comments)
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