MARK GUNDLACH's (promarkteam) Blog

Considering all of the negative press the housing market received in late 2007, it's more important than ever for buyers to separate fact from fiction when deciding on a time to buy a home. This report is intended to help home buyers assess the facts of the real estate market objectively. About I...

May 3-4 2008The 4th annual Temecula Wine and Music Festival - Bigger and Better!New Venue, More Music , More Wineries, More Vendors!  With over eighteen acts over the weekend and over ten wineries offering  a unique wine tasting experience we are one of California's largest wine and music events....

Home ImprovementsThe Home Improvements tax credit has expired. The credits were available for home improvements "placed in service" from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. You have until April 15, 2008 to claim credit on your 2007 taxes for any qualified home improvements made to your pri...

Incorporating eco-friendly measures in homes has moved beyond installing energy efficient appliances and swapping out incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescents - going green is giving home sellers a competitive advantage. With luxury condos touting eco-friendly features like rain water re...

For the week that ended Thursday, the average rate in Orange County for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan up to the old conforming limit of $417,000 fell to 5.912 percent with a one-point fee. That's down from 5.922 percent last week. Yet the average on a similar jumbo loan - one above the old limit but...

When beginning the process of finding a new home, it is often difficult to know where to begin. Before researching the market or analyzing housing options, home buyers may want to start by prioritizing their family's needs, determining what are "need-to-haves" and what are "nice-to-haves." Below ...

More than ever before, condo ownership represents an appealing alternative to traditional home ownership for all types of residents. Though condos have conventionally been the choice of singles and families without dependent children, more traditional families have begun experiencing the unique b...

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and BabyCenter LLC, the leading destination for new moms and expecting parents, today released a comprehensive new survey focused on "Moms Today," which found that children's ages and needs play a major role in when and why American families move. The BabyCenter® /...

For most people, buying a home is the most significant investment of their lives. And in spite of the doubt and confusion clouding both the financial markets and news headlines, 2008 presents many genuine real estate opportunities - especially for first-time buyers. On average, housing inventory ...

SALESBURST  Every morning, stand up, look in the mirror, smile, and say Thanks for the deal. The only defense we have is asking questions. Practice not ever answering a direct question. Practice asking questions. The longer it takes you to call someone back, the less chance you have of  doing bus...