ca: How to Buy a Hemet, CA REO Property - 05/04/08 06:16 PM
About the Author: John Occhi REO REALTOR®, successfully started an REO Team in Hemet, CA that quickly expanded to 3 agents and 2 admin members with over 50 REO properties under his direct control. He was able to keep approximately 20% of his assigned inventory in escrow at any given time … (4 comments)
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ca: A History Lesson | Hemet CA Real Estate: February 2005, February 2006, February 2007 and February 2008 - 04/01/08 01:58 PM
No doubt the current market conditions have changed in nearly every real estate market across the country. In Hemet, CA, we have seen dramatic transformations over a year earlier, which is why it is so important to properly understand the value of a home in today’s market – whether you are … (3 comments)
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ca: Market Conditions: January 2008 – San Jacinto, CA - 03/30/08 09:00 PM
January is traditionally one of the slower months of the year for selling real estate in San Jacinto CA. In an effort to document what is taking place in the Hemet San Jacinto Valley, I have started a series of monthly market reports, showing the overall condition of the current market … (0 comments)
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ca: Market Conditions: February 2008 – Hemet, CA - 03/30/08 08:01 PM
Hemet CA has continued to experience a dramatic downturn in the real estate market. This report is based on activity reported by the local MLS, Tempo – SoCalMLS, which is used by the Hemet San Jacinto Association of REALTORS® (HSJAOR). There is additional data that can be found in the MRMLS … (0 comments)
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ca: Market Conditions: January 2008 – Hemet, CA - 03/29/08 04:29 PM
Market Conditions: January 2008 – Hemet, CA
The downturn in the local real estate market has been dramatic in Hemet CA. The good numbers are down and the bad ones are up. In January, 2007 the SoCalMLS reports 57 closed residential sales with an average price of $307,936. January 2008 saw … (3 comments)
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ca: REO – Secure the Property - 03/18/08 11:26 AM
When a REO property is assigned to The REO Team, in Hemet CA and The REO Team has determined that the REO property is vacant it must be immediately secured to prevent unauthorized entry and trespassing by either the former occupant or anyone else who may want to occupy the property, … (6 comments)
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ca: Placing a Bid to Purchase a Bank Owned Hemet Home - 03/17/08 01:09 PM
Buying an REO home or other real estate in Hemet, CA (or elsewhere) can be a daunting experience, at best. The process appears to be fairly straight-forward, from the beginning. The banks each have their own proprietary addendums to our California Purchase Agreement which ends up negating many of the key … (0 comments)
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ca: Is A Hemet Bank Owned REO Home Going to Be a Good Deal in the Long Run? - 03/17/08 10:48 AM
The question of whether a particular bank owned REO (Real Estate Owned – Bank foreclosure) home is as good a deal as it first appears can only be answered by the buyer performing their own due diligence…and not stopping until they have the answers they need. THE HOME INSPECTION Yes, it … (1 comments)
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ca: Cash For Keys…How I Have Such a Huge Close Rate - 03/16/08 02:10 PM
Cash For Keys…How I Have Such a Huge Close Rate In a previous article I discussed the theory and mechanics of a typical Cash For Keys program. In this article I am planning on sharing how I have tweaked my presentation to the point where I have obtained signatures and successful … (19 comments)
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ca: I Don’t Get It? The Bank Forecloses on Their Home and then Pays Them to Move…or Why Cash For Keys - 03/15/08 01:59 PM
I Don’t Get It? The Bank Forecloses on Their Home and then Pays Them to Move…or Why Cash For Keys It should be more than obvious, by the time an REO property is assigned to a local Real Estate Agent, that the bank wants’ the property back so they can liquidate … (12 comments)
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ca: OK, I have an REO Listing…Now What; Or What is an Occupancy Check? - 03/15/08 02:05 AM
OK, I have an REO Listing…Now What; Or What is an Occupancy Check? I can remember the thrill I get every time I receive a text message on my cell phone that I have been assigned a new REO listing. It really is exciting, and yet unlike any other listing you … (11 comments)
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ca: REO - Start With a Simple BPO and the Basic Tools of the Trade - 03/14/08 10:13 PM
REO - Start With a Simple BPO and the Basic Tools of the Trade
This series of articles is based on my personal experience as a Hemet REALTOR® who now specializes in listing and selling REO property for banks and Asset Managers throughout South West Riverside County and The Pass Area … (14 comments)
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ca: How I Got To List REO's...or No, Not Another Free BPO! - 03/14/08 09:38 AM
My business today is focused on the REO market and working directly with banks and Asset Managers – taking the REO listings and selling them in our area. What I would like to do here is answer the question of what does it take to break into this business, as I … (47 comments)
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ca: Busier than a One Armed Man in a Wall Paper Hanging Contest - 03/14/08 12:07 AM
Busier than a One Armed Man in a Wall Paper Hanging Contest I seem to once again slip from my blogging routine. Gosh, I know how important a good blog strategy it to any business in this day and age. I feel like I have taken a step backwards in time, … (11 comments)
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ca: Where Does NAR Stand on the "Do Not Call List"? - 12/13/07 08:37 AM
Earlier this month, The United States House of Representatives voted and passed a measure, The Doyle-Pickering bill, referred to as the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3541), that would make phone numbers a permanent addition to the "Do Not Call List", instead of the 5 year period numbers are currently … (4 comments)
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ca: Are You Ready to Be a Landlord? - 12/04/07 11:09 AM
In a previous article, So, you want to Invest in Real Estate but not sure about Finding Good Tenants... we discussed the challenges of finding a good tenant for your newly acquired Hemet, CA investment property.In this article, I want to examine the overall responsibilities of Property Management, so you will … (12 comments)
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ca: When Do You Walk Away...and When Do Your Run? - 12/02/07 12:10 PM
Real Estate investing in Hemet CA has many excellent opportunities for the seasoned real estate investor as well as the first time investor...and even the first time homebuyer.
The Hemet market values are rapidly approaching the bottom. I say this, because I am constantly now seeing deals that will have a positive … (12 comments)
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ca: Can A Hemet, CA Homeowner Save Their Home From Foreclosure? - 09/28/07 09:37 AM
Asking a Hemet, CA homeowner if they can save their home from foreclosure is a loaded question - one that cannot be clearly answered yes or no without exploring the options.
There are multiple alternatives that are explored here in my blog and that I have published in my book, "What … (5 comments)
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ca: What the Hemet Homeowner Needs To Know About Foreclosure - 09/26/07 08:00 AM
As a Hemet, CA REALTOR®, I often hear Hemet homeowners ask me if I can "Save my home from foreclosure?" This is such a difficult question without a full assessment of the personal situation of the homeowner.I have many articles here on the HemetRealEstateBlog that will educate homeowners on the foreclosure … (7 comments)
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ca: Would You Believe Me If I Told You the IRS Wants to Help You? - 09/24/07 08:46 PM
The IRS addresses common Questions and Answers about the foreclosure situation and talks about Debt Cancellation that is very relevant to the Hemet homeowner who may have a house for sale. There are some very specific questions that receive some very clear answers straight from the IRS.
I thought I had … (18 comments)
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ca: Hemet Short Sale Cover Letter - 09/23/07 03:13 PM
A Hemet short sale for a Hemet home seller is unlike any other time a home is listed for sale. Submitting a short sale to the lender is a detail oriented process that requires an attention to detail.Often times a short sale is the only viable alternative when I hear the … (19 comments)
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ca: Back to the Basics: REALTOR® Procedures - Safety First - 09/03/07 03:02 PM
Back to the Basics: REALTOR® Procedures - Safety First by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Mission Grove Realty FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HERE
The "Back to the Basics" series is my way of refreshing my own skill set. I, like almost everyone I know, … (12 comments)
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ca: Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist – Presenting the Offer - 09/03/07 10:53 AM
Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist - Presenting the Offerby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORMission Grove Realty FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HERE
The "Back to the Basics" series of article is my attempt at reeducating myself as I look back to the information … (13 comments)
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ca: Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist – What Kind of Preparation Goes into a Winning Offer? - 09/02/07 11:53 PM
Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist - What Kind of Preparation Goes into a Winning Offer? by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORMission Grove Realty FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HERE
Once again, the "Back to the Basics" series of article is my attempt at … (8 comments)
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ca: Short Sales - A Common Question - 09/02/07 10:39 PM
Short Sales: A Common Questionby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORMission Grove Realty
Aside from my ActiveRain blogs and responding to questions that are left in the comments of the articles I write, I often receive email messages from people who for whatever reason do not want to post thier question … (14 comments)
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ca: Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist – What’s Negotiable? - 09/02/07 09:27 PM
Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist - What's Negotiable? by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORMission Grove Realty FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HERE
"Back to the Basics" is my way of re-educating myself on the basics of real estate. Yes there have been some great changes … (4 comments)
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ca: Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist - Let's Write an Offer - 09/02/07 08:16 PM
Back to the Basics: Buyers Checklist - Let's Write an Offer by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORMission Grove Realty FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HERE
"Back to the Basics" is a series of articles that I am publishing as I reassess my own business and review … (8 comments)
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ca: Today was the most unusual day I have ever had in real estate. - EVER! And it could only happen in Hemet CA - 09/01/07 10:28 PM
Today was the most unusual day I have ever had in real estate. - EVER! And it could only happen in Hemet CA By John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR®Mission Grove RealtyToday was the most unusual day I have ever had in real estate. - EVER! And it could only happen in … (11 comments)
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ca: Hemet Home Sellers – Are You Prepared to Sell Your Home? - 09/01/07 12:00 AM
Hemet Home Sellers - Are You Prepared to Sell Your Home? by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove Realty FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HEREAs a REALTOR® with Mission Grove Realty, serving my local market, the Hemet San Jacinto Valley, I have … (2 comments)
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ca: Help Save My Home From Foreclosure: Myth Buster #1 - My Mortgage Company Wants My House Rather Than Working out a New Payment Plan - 08/29/07 01:10 PM
Help Save My Home From Foreclosure: Myth Buster #1 - My Mortgage Company Wants My House Rather Than Working out a New Payment Planby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate PreForeclosure Consultant As a REALTOR® in the Hemet San Jacinto valley of Southern California,I am becoming known as … (16 comments)
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ca: Do You Believe the New York Times When they are Talking about Your Market?...Or is There a Conspiracy Against REALTORS®? - 08/26/07 01:11 PM
Do You Believe the New York Times When they are Talking about Your Market?...Or is There a Conspiracy Against REALTORS®?by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove Realty
There is much debate in this country about the agenda of the main street media. It really does not matter if you are … (19 comments)
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ca: It’s a Great Time to be a First Time Home Buyer in Hemet, California - 08/20/07 11:39 AM
It's a Great Time to be a First Time Home Buyer in Hemet, California by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Hemet CA Real Estate There is no doubt about it, the local Hemet real estate market has kept up with the housing market throughout the Inland Empire, Riverside County, Southern California … (11 comments)
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ca: Common Mistakes When Analyzing a Real Estate Deal: Overestimating Market Rents - 08/12/07 02:04 PM
Common Mistakes When Analyzing a Real Estate Deal: Overestimating Market Rents by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove Realty
If you Want to Read More about Other Common Mistakes Made when Purchasing Real Estate, Follow This Link.
A very common mistake made by investors when buying rental property is to … (6 comments)
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ca: Common Mistakes When Analyzing a Real Estate Deal: The Clock - 08/12/07 11:06 AM
Common Mistakes When Analyzing a Real Estate Deal: The Clockby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove Realty
If you Want to Read More about Other Common Mistakes Made when Purchasing Real Estate, Follow This Link.
So many times a good real estate deal is lost due to the clock. No, … (8 comments)
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ca: Is your State a Judicial or Non-Judicial Foreclosure State? - 08/11/07 12:53 PM
Is your State a Judicial or Non-Judicial Foreclosure State?by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove Realty
The foreclosure process is different in every state; however most states can be classified as either "Judicial" or a "Non-Judicial" state.
The process is as different as night and day. A Judicial Foreclosure is … (10 comments)
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ca: MORTGAGE INDUSTRY RECEIVES YET ANOTHER BLOW TODAY - 08/10/07 01:10 PM
MORTGAGE INDUSTRY RECEIVES YET ANOTHER BLOW TODAYby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR®Mission Grove Realty
After discussing a loan referral to my friend and colleague Joey Aszterbaum with Patrion Mortgage, he informed me once again of yet another dramatic shakeup in the mortgage industry.
Perhaps these latest guidelines will have more of a … (20 comments)
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ca: SAN JACINTO, CA MARKET SNAPSHOT - July 2007 - 08/05/07 05:25 PM
SAN JACINTO, CA MARKET SNAPSHOT - July 2007
SAN JACINTO, CA MARKET SNAPSHOT by John Occhi, San Jacinto CA REALTOR® San Jacinto CA Real Estate
Well, it's time to take another look at the real estate market in San Jacinto CA. I wish I could report better news, but hey, … (0 comments)
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ca: HEMET MARKET SNAPSHOT - July 2007 - 08/05/07 05:08 PM
HEMET MARKET SNAPSHOT by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Hemet CA Real Estate
Well, it's time to take another look at the real estate market in Hemet CA. I wish I could report better news, but hey, I am just the messenger.
During the month of July, 2007 166 single family … (0 comments)
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ca: Conspiracy Theory: Homeowner or Renter? - 08/04/07 12:14 PM
Conspiracy Theory: Homeowner or Renter? by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove RealtyThere has been a raging discussion on Bill Roberts' blog in an article where he raises the question of the need for stated income and no doc loans and goes on to become an advocate for these … (8 comments)
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ca: The #1 Thing to Never Do When Facing Foreclosure - Or, How Not To Lose Your Hemet Home - 07/15/07 12:46 PM
The #1 Thing to Never Do When Facing Foreclosure - Or, How Not To Lose Your Hemet Home by John Occhi, Hemet, CA REALTOR Mission Grove Realty Obviously when a home is lost to foreclosure there have been a lot of mistakes made. There are times when a Hemet CA homeowner … (15 comments)
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ca: So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - When is Enough Too Much? - Step #7 - 07/01/07 10:49 PM
So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - When is Enough Too Much? - Step #7by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTORHemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
When you are investing in short sale real estate you have to determine where the line is at just how much … (4 comments)
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ca: Market Snapshot - San Jacinto CA 92583 | June 30, 2007 - 06/30/07 02:47 PM
Market Snapshot - San Jacinto CA 92583 | June 30, 2007 by, John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley CA REALTOR Hemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
At the request of an investor client who found me here on ActiveRain, I was asked to provide a snapshot of the current … (4 comments)
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ca: Market Snapshot - San Jacinto CA 92582 | June 30, 2007 - 06/30/07 12:40 PM
Market Snapshot - San Jacinto CA 92582 | June 30, 2007 by, John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley CA REALTOR Hemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
At the request of an investor client who found me here on ActiveRain, I was asked to provide a snapshot of the current … (0 comments)
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ca: Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92545 | June 29, 2007 - 06/29/07 12:27 PM
Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92545 | June 29, 2007 by, John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate
At the request of a real estate investor client who found me here on ActiveRain, I was asked to provide a snapshot of the current real estate activity for homes for … (0 comments)
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ca: Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92543 | June 29, 2007 - 06/29/07 11:19 AM
Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92543 | June 29, 2007 by, John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate
At the request of a real estate investor client who found me here on ActiveRain, I was asked to provide a snapshot of the current real estate activity for homes for … (0 comments)
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ca: Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92544 | June 28, 2007 - 06/28/07 05:22 PM
Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92544 | June 28, 2007 by, John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate
At the request of an investor client who found me here on ActiveRain, I was asked to provide a snapshot of the current real estate activity for homes for sale … (0 comments)
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ca: Everywhere You turn - Mortgage Fraud - 06/27/07 10:35 AM
Everywhere You turn - Mortgage Fraud by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate Hemet, CA is located in Riverside County in Southern California - separated from the Palm Springs area by a simple mountain to the east. We are the western end of the region known as the … (2 comments)
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ca: So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - The Loss Mitigation Specialist is Your Friend - Step #6 - 06/27/07 10:14 AM
So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - The Loss Mitigation Specialist is Your Friend - Step #6 by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTOR Hemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
Stress can be a funny thing. It's not just sitting up waiting for your teenage … (2 comments)
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ca: So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Seller Issues - Step #5 - 06/26/07 08:29 PM
So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Seller Issues - Step #5 by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTOR Hemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
By now you should knot that getting involved in buying and investing in short sale properties can be very rewarding financially. … (2 comments)
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ca: Loss Mitigation and the Service Provider - 06/24/07 01:04 PM
The times are definitely changing for mortgage lenders and investors as they realize that they have a very real potential for a flood of REO properties to deal with in Hemet CA and eslewhere. In order to prevent the foreclosure and pending inventory of REO properties, the industry is starting to … (4 comments)
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ca: Short Sale and Information Overload - 06/23/07 11:35 PM
Short Sale and Information Overload by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTOR Hemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
Once you receive the "Short Sale Package" from the bank, you will know specifically what they are looking for. You need to gather these documents and put them in the specified … (7 comments)
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ca: So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Find the Buyer - Step #4 - 06/23/07 11:00 PM
So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Find the Buyer - Step #4by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTORHemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
We have done our diligence and now know what we need to about the market and what it is we should be telling … (0 comments)
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ca: So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - What Will You Do Once it is Approved? Step #3 - 06/23/07 07:04 PM
So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - What Will You Do Once it is Approved? Step #3by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTORHemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
As an investor you always have to have an exit strategy with any property you acquire, in Hemet CA … (0 comments)
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ca: So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Who Are You? Step #2 - 06/18/07 09:13 PM
So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Who Are You? Step #2 by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTORHemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
As an investor, you have found the perfect short sale property in the Hemet - San Jacinto valley. You have everything ready to … (3 comments)
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ca: HUD & Loss Mitigation: The Carrot and the Stick - 06/18/07 02:11 PM
HUD & Loss Mitigation: The Carrot and the Stick by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTOR Hemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
In April of this year, the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released new guidelines to mortgage banks in an effort to … (7 comments)
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ca: So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Now What? Step #1 - 06/18/07 01:06 PM
So You Have a Short Sale Lined Up - Now What? Step #1by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTORHemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate
Ok, so you are new to investing in Short Sales. You have heard the hype for the last 6 months or so and you are … (0 comments)
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ca: Why Work with Short Sales, Foreclosures and Home Equity Sales - 06/17/07 07:59 PM
Why Work with Short Sales, Foreclosures and Home Equity SalesWhat Must a REALTOR Know About Foreclosure - Pt1by John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTORHemet -San Jacinto CA Real EstateThe California Association of Realtors (CAR) recently printed a distributed a 12 page Special Report (SR) on the topic, "Legal Guide … (0 comments)
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ca: Short Sale Investors Want to Know What to Tell The Bank - 06/17/07 06:22 PM
Short Sale Investors Want to Know What to Tell The BankBy John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley CA REALTORHemet-San Jacinto Valley, CA Real Estate
The real estate market in the Hemet San Jacinto valley should be heating up with the triple digit temperatures we are experiencing in the Hemet CA area. … (6 comments)
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ca: Flipping Real Estate Investment - California Real Estate Tax - 06/10/07 07:18 PM
Flipping Real Estate Investment - California Real Estate Tax by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate
As a REALTOR I am not allowed to provide my clients with either tax advise or legal advise. Everyone has a unique situation that should be addressed by an individual advisor … (2 comments)
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ca: Senior Property Tax Relief - 06/10/07 06:57 PM
Senior Property Tax Reliefby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
I was working on my websites and doing some research on Google when I came across a great resource for senior citizens in California.
Hemet CA Real Estate has traditionally been the home to many seniors - in fact we are … (2 comments)
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ca: How do Short Sales Affect the Economy? - 06/10/07 03:35 PM
How do Short Sales Affect the Economy?By John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
Does anyone really know what the future holds as far as real estate values - in Hemet or any other market in Riverside County or the rest of the Inland Empire? I think not!Yes, there are many … (3 comments)
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ca: What Is A Short Sale? - 06/10/07 02:35 PM
What Is A Short Sale?By John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
A Short sale is simply a program that lenders have in place to satisfy their need to liquidate properties, without undertaking the expensive and time consuming foreclosure process. It is their way of cutting their losses. They do … (16 comments)
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ca: 7 Different Flipping Techniques - 06/09/07 06:36 PM
7 Different Flipping Techniques by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate
There are many ways investors make a profit in real estate. I learned along time ago that true wealth is built by owning real estate for the long term and that cash flow is generated by flipping real … (4 comments)
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ca: Ten Tips: How to Fix up a Home - 06/09/07 04:23 PM
Ten Tips: How to Fix up a HomeBy John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR
If you own residential property that you either want to rent or sell, you should be prepared to fix the place up a bit in order to attract the best renters or buyers for your Hemet CA Real Estate.
Yes, … (11 comments)
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ca: The Time's are a Changin' - Are You Ready? - 03/06/07 02:20 PM
The Time's are a Changin' - Are You Ready? By John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Contact John Occhi for all your Hemet Ca real estate needs.
2007 marks the first year of the changes imposed by the 2005 Energy Policy Act that will start "Daylight Savings Time" three weeks earlier! … (3 comments)
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ca: What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 4 - 03/05/07 12:34 AM
What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 4 by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Hemet CA Real Estate
The For Sale by Owner Seller in Hemet, CA - like any other community in the country - is likely to run into at least one pitfall that they were not ready … (4 comments)
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ca: What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 3 - 03/04/07 08:43 PM
What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 3 by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Hemet CA Real Estate
This is the third article in a several part series on the potential pitfalls that a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) is likely to encounter when selling their Hemet FSBO real estate … (0 comments)
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ca: What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 2 - 03/04/07 08:13 PM
What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 2 by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Hemet CA Real Estate
I recently started a series of articles there I look at some of the pitfalls that a For Sale by Owner seller is likely to encounter. In the first article I discussed … (0 comments)
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ca: What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 1 - 03/04/07 07:56 PM
What Pitfalls Might a FSBO Encounter? - Part 1 by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate
In today's Hemet CA Real Estate market, it seems like more and more sellers are starting the process of selling their home on their own without the use or expense of … (4 comments)
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ca: 2656* S. Cornell St, Hemet CA 92544 - SOLD in 3 DAYS!!! - 03/03/07 01:22 PM
2656* S. Cornell St, Hemet CA 92544...or
One Man's Trouble is another Mans Profit!
by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR
Short Sale Real Estate, Hemet CA
I recently took a listing for a home from a single man that has his son and his son's wife and 2 young children living with … (2 comments)
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ca: Why would a Lender Consider a "Short Sale"? - 02/25/07 01:23 PM
Why would a Lender Consider a "Short Sale"?
by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR
Pre-Foreclosure Real Estate, Hemet CA
First, lets define what a "Short Sale" is.
I suppose the definition may vary from lender to lender as well as from region of the country to region. I'm going to share … (18 comments)
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ca: How Foreclosure are Effecting the Market - 02/24/07 10:11 PM
How Foreclosure are Effecting the Marketby John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate
I have had the blessing recently of working with a couple of buyers looking for Hemet CA Real Estate. They both have two very similar characteristics - they want a lot of house for the money and they … (2 comments)
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ca: Market Forecast with an Attitude!... Or What Are THEY Smoking? - 02/11/07 05:57 PM
Market Forecast with an Attitude!? by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Real Estate, Hemet CA
I was reading some industry news. First I saw one article and then another that were each reporting on different economic indicators that when you add them all together makes things sound a bit optimistic., … (5 comments)
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ca: HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - EXPIRED LISTINGS - DECEMBER 2006 - 02/11/07 02:50 PM
HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - EXPIRED LISTINGS - DECEMBER 2006 by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate, Hemet CA
In an earlier blog article I looked at the Expired listings throughout the year 2006, but I never finished December, since I wrote the last article on the subject on December 31st - and … (0 comments)
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ca: HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - By Zip Code - JANUARY 2007 - 02/09/07 01:50 PM
HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - By Zip Code - JANUARY 2007by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate - Hemet, CA
My last article I took a close look at all of the properties that sold in Hemet CA during the month of January, 2007 and compared to January 2006 & 2005 as well … (3 comments)
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ca: HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - JANUARY 2007 - 02/09/07 12:40 PM
HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - JANUARY 2007by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate - Hemet, CA
With all of the talk of doom and gloom I suppose the one good thing is that we can't get upset when the news is less then stellar. And that's what I have to report about the … (0 comments)
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ca: Active Rain & Google - a September 2007 Follow-Up - Originally Poste January 2007 - 01/24/07 08:29 PM
Active Rain & Google - a Follow-Up & Some New Tips: On January 11th, I wrote an article about the effect that ActiveRain has had on my search engine results, specifically with achieving a page one ranking on Google, in just 15 days.
I just wanted to offer a follow-up, two weeks … (10 comments)
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ca: Analysis of the Hemet REAL ESTATE MARKET Part 1 - New Listings - 01/24/07 05:17 PM
Analysis of the Hemet REAL ESTATE MARKET Part 1 - New ListingsBy John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®Hemet CA REAL ESTATE
I just wrote an article on the importance of studying the local real estate market and becoming familiar with the numbers that move the market. This article is my analysis of the local … (0 comments)
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ca: WHY DO A HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS? - 01/24/07 02:53 PM
WHY DO A HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS?By John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate
As a REALTOR® my job has many facets. It is not only about working with people and helping them achieve their version of the American Dream with home ownership. Yes marketing, negotiating, and searching for the right home is … (0 comments)
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ca: A "Localism Tip" and How to Leverage the Search Engines - 01/14/07 12:25 AM
A "Localism Tip" and How to Leverage the Search Enginesby John Occhi, Hemet CA RealtorHemet CA Real Estate
The weather in Southern California has been very cold the last few days and we have had some very light rains in Hemet. Obviously though, other areas received much more, than what we have … (32 comments)
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ca: Does ANYONE really Know What Makes Google Work? - 01/13/07 01:40 PM
Does ANYONE really Know What Makes Google Work?by John Occhi, Hemet CA RealtorHemet CA Real EstateI recently wrote a blog post about the great success I found with ActiveRain - achieving a first page ranking for my most coveted key phrase, "Hemet CA Real Estate". That was the early morning hours … (10 comments)
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ca: How ActiveRain Took me to Page 1 on Google in 15 Days or Less and you can too! - 01/11/07 11:26 AM
UPDATE: CHECK OUT MY RECENT ARTICLE: ACTIVE RAIN COMMENTS ARE INDEXED BY GOOGLE
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How ActiveRain Took me to Page 1 on Google in 15 Days or Less and you can too!by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate
Last night I got pretty excited. Just as I was ready to shut down … (75 comments)
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ca: Whooo Hooo - Page 1 GOOGLE RESULTS - You Can Too! - 01/11/07 02:15 AM
Whooo Hooo - Page 1 GOOGLE RESULTS - You Can Too!by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate
Well, I was ready to call it a night and I thought I would do a quick check on Google to see where I am ranking on a couple of my favorite key phrases, … (17 comments)
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ca: Another Example of "Figures Don't Lie, Liars Figure" - 01/09/07 11:47 PM
Another Example of "Figures Don't Lie, Liars Figure"by John Occhi, Hemet, REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate
Earlier I wrote a blog article about the figures that are used in analyzing a market and explained a bit how they could be manipulated. I used the figures I downloaded from my own local Hemet MLS … (0 comments)
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ca: Willowalk - Perhaps Hemet's Premier Address - 01/09/07 11:19 PM
Willowalk - Perhaps Hemet's Premier Addressby John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate
This afternoon I had the opportunity to preview several homes in the new subdivision found at the south east corner of Sanderson and Stetson - right across the street from the Super Wal-Mart in Hemet, California.
I remember when they … (3 comments)
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ca: Why My Clients Never Ask me for a Discount! - 01/08/07 11:58 PM
Why My Clients Never Ask me for a Discount!by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate
Helping a Client make the right decision is an important task, one that I just discussed in my most recent blog post here on Active Rain. If you have not yet read it, I suggest you … (3 comments)
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ca: What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk Through - 01/07/07 10:45 PM
What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk Throughby John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
When you purchase Hemet CA Real Estate one of the very last things that will happen before you close escrow on your new home will be to schedule a final walk-through inspection.
Ideally, you will be able … (1 comments)
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ca: Another Significant Success... - 01/07/07 10:01 AM
Another Significant Success...by John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet, CA Real Estate
I hate to gloat, but sometimes I just feel good when something really good happens to me. I don't call it luck - I work much to hard to consider myself ‘lucky'. who is it that sail "Luck" is when Opportunity meets … (3 comments)
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ca: Help Grow Localism Now, before you're too late... - 01/07/07 09:35 AM
Help Grow Localism Now, before you're too late...by John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet, CA Real Estate
I encourage everyone to get involved with the Localism site. This will become an excellent place to showcase your contributions to your community while adding links to your website and points to your ActiveRain score - both … (2 comments)
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ca: Market Analysis: Thornton Ave, Hemet California - 01/06/07 10:59 PM
Market Analysis: Thornton Ave, Hemet Californiaby John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
Today I went out with a buyer looking to find a home for her two daughters to live in. One has a 2 year old and the other is due with her first child in a few months and … (0 comments)
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ca: Government Releases a New CHARM - 01/06/07 12:23 PM
Government Releases a New CHARMby John Occhi, RealtorHemet CA Real Estate
I read this morning that the Federal Reserve Board has published a revision to their book, the Consumer Handbook on Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (the CHARM booklet).
Last month, I published my own article where I discussed some of the different loan options - … (4 comments)
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ca: Put Yourself on the Map - 01/06/07 02:32 AM
Put Yourself on the MapBy John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR
I just came across an article on a Real Estate industry blog talking about a new site that was just built over the Christmas holiday period.
It appears that this group got together and decided to create a map and allow real estate companies … (1 comments)
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ca: How to Buy Your First Home... the Easy Way! Avoid the 10 Most Common, Painful, Frustrating Mistakes First-Time Home-Buyers Make - 12/30/06 11:43 AM
Here is one of the "Special Reports" that I make available to my buyers...
How to Buy Your First Home... the Easy Way! Avoid the 10 Most Common, Painful, Frustrating Mistakes First-Time Home-Buyers Make.by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR
Buying your first Hemet home - or any home for that matter, can be a … (5 comments)
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