car: San Jacinto, CA | Market Report | List vs. Sold | 12 Month Snapshot
- 11/23/09 09:14 AM
San Jacinto, CA at the north end of the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley has been one of the hardest hit areas in the country when it comes to foreclosures and the loss of value in residential real estate. For those who review the data on a national level, the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley is in the Southern California Region known as the Inland Empire which consists of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.The MLS data shows that there have been 1,841 homes added to our inventory over the past 12 months (November 2008 thru October 2009) of which 1,501 homes … (0 comments)
car: Why Does the Law Care What Escrow Company I Use...and Does it Really Matter?
- 11/16/09 04:16 PM
I just received an email from ReaLegal®, brought to me by the California Association of REALTORS® that an announcement of a form revision.This post really did start off as a simple review of the form and changes that are now in effect. Read the whole blog and find out that it is much more than that...The REO Advisory (CAR form REO) has been updated to include the notice that Buyers of REO properties in the State of California (which include the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA by default) that they are not required to purchase escrow services or title insurance … (8 comments)
car: 2010 Real Estate Projections from C.A.R & Local Expert John Occhi, REALTOR®
- 10/07/09 09:32 AM
The California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) is holding it's annual EXPO in San Jose this year and speaking at the EXPO Luncheon this afternoon is the C.A.R. Chief Economist, Leslie Appleton-Young.Since I am not there, I am depending on industry insider, Inman News to keep me up to date. Considering the luncheon was not scheduled to end until 1:30 this afternoon and I received my email update at 1:05 p.m., I'm guessing this is pretty current news.Admittedly the C.A.R. has an agenda to turn lemons into lemonade to support its declining membership. So the projections for 2010 are of course optimistic … (4 comments)
car: Where Does NAR Stand on the "Do Not Call List"?
- 12/13/07 12:37 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 registered for. The matter is now pending in the U.S. Senate as Senate Bill 2096.The measure will eliminate the need for consumers from Hemet CA, or any where else in South West Riverside County, The Inland Empire or elsewhere in the country from having to renew their phone number every … (4 comments)
car: California Association of Realtors Trying to Make Our Job Easier
- 08/22/07 05:42 PM
California Association of Realtors Trying to Make Our Job EasierBy John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR®Hemet CA Real Estate The California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) just published its regular e-newsletter with a link to a newly designed chart that has just been released to help a California REALTOR® determine what disclosures are necessary when negotiating a purchase contract for a property that has been foreclosed on and is now owned by the lender - or by the industry term, REO. CAR claims, the "Disclosure Chart for for Trustee/Foreclosure Sales and REO Property Sales (for Residential 1 - 4 Unit Properties), is designed to provide REALTORS® … (8 comments)
car: CAR Virtual Advocate Update - Wood Burning Stoves & Fireplaces
- 07/30/07 12:50 PM
CAR Virtual Advocate Update - Wood Burning Stoves & Fireplacesby John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR® Mission Grove Realty First, I should draw your attention to the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Virtual Advocate program. It is a voluntary sign up that alerts you to any news that the CAR feels is important to our industry. In many cases it is regarding pending legislation and a cry for us inform other REALTORS® of what is taking place and a call to action. Well, I just received such an alert less than an hour ago that I thought I would share. This is not for … (4 comments)
car: California Association of REALTORS Scores Sacramento Victory
- 07/04/07 08:42 AM
California Association of REALTORS Scores Sacramento Victory by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Hemet CA Real Estate I was just reading through my email and saw an announcement that the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) that legislation that C.A.R. is sponsoring is moving forward.I thought that was a good thing and found the following synopsis of the new legislation: "Several C.A.R.-sponsored bills continued to move forward in the state Legislature this month. Last week, AB 980 (Calderon), "Disclosure of Already Imposed Private Transfer Taxes," passed the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The bill will require a separate disclosure to potential home buyers … (2 comments)
car: California Association of Realtors Release Draft of New Short Sale Addendum
- 07/03/07 04:20 PM
California Association of Realtors Release Draft of New Short Sale Addendumby John Occhi, Hemet - San Jacinto Valley REALTORHemet - San Jacinto CA Real Estate I just opened an email that was sent out by the California Association of Realtors (CAR) announcing that there is anew form which will be released the week of August 13, 2007 The new form is an addendum advising sellers of their rights and the potential consequences of the a short sale. You can find a PDF DRAFT VERSION of the new SPL, or Short Pay Listing Addendum here. CAR is looking for REALTOR feedback - so you can … (0 comments)
car: Why Work with Short Sales, Foreclosures and Home Equity Sales
- 06/17/07 12:59 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 to Foreclosure-related Transactions". Specifically, the SR covers issues concerning Short Sales, foreclosures and home equity sales. This series of blog articles is meant to digest and break down the guidelines that CAR has provided. The SR starts by highlighting the reasons a REALTOR might want to consider getting involved in this … (0 comments)
car: 6 Reasons You Need a Hemet REALTOR®
- 01/14/07 04:14 PM
6 Reasons You Need a Hemet REALTOR®byJohn Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORhttp://www.johnocchi.com/ 6 Reasons You Need a Hemet REALTOR®
A REALTOR® understand the complexities of a real estate transaction and knows how complicated it can become. When you sell a home in California, we have disclosures disclosing our disclosers- even buyers have disclosures they have to prepare and sign. The entire process not only includes disclosure forms, mortgage documents, inspection reports, deeds, insurance policies, and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements. The knowledge a Hemet REALTOR® brings to the table can guide you through the complexities and may help you avoid late closings and expensive mistakes.Buying … (0 comments)
car: Where Have All the REALTORS® Gone?
- 01/04/07 03:50 PM
Where Have All the REALTORS® Gone?by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR® I stopped by my local Realtor Association off ice this morning, paid my monthly MLS dues and had to cut loose with over $300 for my 2007 National and California Association dues. Personally, I enjoyed the experience. It made me feel good to be a REALTOR. While I was there, another agent came in - except she was turning in her credentials and lock box key. We didn't talk, but she had despair written all over her face. I actually felt sorry for her. I did not know her - in fact I did not … (13 comments)
San Jacinto, CA at the north end of the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley has been one of the hardest hit areas in the country when it comes to foreclosures and the loss of value in residential real estate. For those who review the data on a national level, the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley is in the Southern California Region known as the Inland Empire which consists of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.The MLS data shows that there have been 1,841 homes added to our inventory over the past 12 months (November 2008 thru October 2009) of which 1,501 homes … (0 comments)
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