Janet O'Brian is that Certified Short Sales Specialist and knows the troubles and pitfalls of a short sale transaction. Janet's background was in the legal field work with attorneys for over 20 years, then striking out on her own and opened an office in Palmdale California in 1998. She wanted to start something new and different and decided Real Estate would be a new challenge. She got her real estate license in 2002 and was off and running.
As to the new wave of bank own homes being dumped on the mark, the powers that be seem to be quite happy holding back and moving Short Sales first. And that where Janet can be a great resource working with you and your personal situation.
We here at the Gockel Group, continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Antelope Valley, California real estate statistics for the last thirty days.
Total inventory today is: 710 Of these, the number that are short pays is: 247 Number of homes entering the market in the last 30 days: 281 Of these, the number that are short pays is: 92 Number of homes entering escrow in the last 30 days: 597 Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 30 days: 513 Of these, the number that are short pays is: 50 Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 30 days: 174
See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends (or paste www.gockelgroup.com/charts to your browser)
Now you can locate homes that match your needs as you drive through the neighborhood. This custom application runs on your bluetooth enable phone and makes use of the built in GPS technology. Try this simple and free application now, just click HERE to start using this new technology to find your dream home, or text HOTW to 87778.
If you would like a free list of homes for sale in the area, would like more information about East Lancaster or would like to speak directly to a professional agent, then give me a call:
Don Gockel, GRI, Realtor® DRE #01319651 The Gockel Group 888-455-1543
Please be very careful out there. We all know how many scams there are and they can be very clever. I hope you find this info useful.
The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a hand held device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.Do not give your Social Security number, credit card, or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUTYOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION!!
The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER -- THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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When Active Rain first came out with the ability to re-blog, I wasn't sure that I liked the idea... I'm always just a tad cautious about new things and need a little time to think about it or get used to it.
Quickly though I realized that others were writing stuff that my clients would or could benefit from if they read it... articles about topics that those writers were much better qualified to write and may have just said it better than I had. So I started re-blogging. Since there are mortgage people here on Active Rain that are writing some really great blogs about all of the ins and outs of mortgages, I sometimes re-blog a mortgage post. It compliments the topics that I choose to write about.
Ditto for staging. My clients could really benefit from good staging articles and we have some of the best stagers in the world right here writing about it. So I re-blog staging articles. And home inspection articles, AND appraisal articles.
Sometimes someone posts an article and I just flat-out do not want to lose that article and I will come back to it easier if I re-blog it into my line-up... I realize that reason for re-blogging may be a little off base but hey, it's the truth.
Sometimes I simply truly enjoy an article. It says things in ways that I want to promote...so I re-blog. Every once in a while someone is trying to accomplish a worthwhile goal that will better accomplished if more people know about it, so I re-blog their post to bring attention to their issue.
On one re-blog, I received an email from the original blogger, compliementing me on the use of her blog. I had added a little bit to the title for a better fit to my area. I knew when I saw her photo blog that it was a great one for use around Lake Raymond Gary and I appreciate her letting me re-blog and her compliment on my use of it. Re-blogging allows me to have a much fuller blog for my clients and customers with depth into areas where others are the expert, not me. Hopefully it will benefit my clients, my office, and the original blogger.
So my question - Why do you re-blog?
The picture of the cracked foundation is from flickr user Casey Serin. The photo is a link to the profile on flckr. The picture of the staged room is from flickr user Real Estaging. The photo is a link to their profile.
Life in Southeast Oklahoma is GREAT! If you're looking for a home or land in my part of the country, please give me a call, and give me a chance to earn your business!
Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services, 580-212-5946
Our hearts go out to the Fort Hood Victims and their families. In these times Janet & I have a hard time understanding, only to see it happen again in Florida, disturbing.
Absorption Rate* Current Month 1.3 Months At Last Months Rate 1.4 Months
Historical High 5300+ Mid 2007
Richard & Janet O'Brian Real Estate Agents in California work with buyers of all types, from first time, to investors, please let us work for you! Call us today. If you are looking for an aggressive Team to find and fight for the best deal call us or visit out website http://www.homesbyjr.com/.
*The Core Nunbers do not include outlying segments of the Antelope Valley or out-of-area properties. Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hills, Leona Valley, Antelope Acres, Lake Elizabeth, Lake Hughes, Littlerock, Lake Los Angeles, Green Valley and Juniper Hills are included in the core grouping. All figures are Single Family Residential only.
Have you noticed how much nicer Short Sale listings look in comparison to REO properties. Then why are they harder to sell? Good question. Up until recently, banks have been taking...3,4,5 or more months to get an answer. That's Nuts! Well, at least here in California, the banks are finally listening to the Real Estate Industry (except BofA) and are starting to respond. I prefer selling Short Sales more than REO's because in many instances, they are move-in ready as the people are still maintaining the property and they are prices competitively with all other homes. The key word here is maintaining the property.If you can keep the property look good, you have a much better chance of selling it over the REO competition. I am always asked the difference between Short Sales and Foreclosures. Probably the main reason to do it is because it will affect your credit 2-3 years as a foreclosure 5-7 years. That's a big reason! I have been selling and listing Short Sales for the past year and I can tell you that most of the time people do not want to move but they have no choice. Many people have taken an income hit and the banks, for whatever reason have decided to not do a loan mocification. It is up to us to counsel them and help them get through this. We all need to make a living but COMPASSION should be a priority.
Richard OBrian www.homesbyjr.com | Keller Williams Reality AV | (661) 733-0508 or 0507
N.E corner of Ave K & 7th St East., Lancaster, CA
9 LOT Parcel at $19,400 each. Zone R-7000. Ready for Development.
108,900 sqft Vacant Land
offered at $175,000
Lot Size
108,900 sqft
DESCRIPTION
9 LOT Parcel at $19,444 each. Zone R-7000. Ready for Development. Great location fronting Avenue K. Development surrounds the 9 LOT parcel. Plans are ready for approval!!! Grading, Street Lighting already been approved and signed!!! street signs, water, sewer , and street improvements. The final map has already submitted and paid all the city fees for its approval. Architectural plan for the models are available.
Directions N.E corner of Ave K & 7th St East.
Net Acres 2.16
Width 165
Depth 660
App. Sq.Ft./Gross 108,900
Longitude / Latitude -118.116310 / 34.675446
Lot Description Rectangular
Lot Size 2-4.99 Acres
Road Frontage Public
Road Surface Paved
Sewer In Street, Annexed to Swr Dist
Subord./Release Will Subordinate, No Releases
Survey Survey Done
Telephone In Street
Terms Cash, Conventional
Topography Level
Tract Map Final Tract Map, Pending Tract Map, Tentative Tract Map
Water Public
Richard & Janet OBrian www.homesbyjr.com | Keller Williams Reality AV | (661) 733-0508 or 733-0507
45465 E 25th St #172, Lancaster, CA
Pitched Roof, Kitchen Appliances, Laminet Flooring, Separate Laundry area in unit with Washer and Dryer...
3BR/2BA Manufactured
offered at $52,000
Year Built
2002
Sq Footage
1,290
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 0 partial
Floors
1
Parking
None
Lot Size
2,000 sqft
HOA/Maint
$350 per month
DESCRIPTION
New Lancaster Estates Mobile Home with 3+2, great starter home or retirement. Very spacious with pitched roof, kitchen will all appliances, light cabinets and laminet flooring. Separate laundry area in unit with washer/dryer; master bedroom with bath on one side of home and 2 bedroom with bath on other side of home. Fenced all around with desert water conserving front yard. Park provides best security and safe environment for families. Clubhouse provides gym facilities, pool, basketball, etc.
see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES
- Central A/C
- Central heat
- Walk-in closet
- Family room
- Living room
- Dining room
- Breakfast nook
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside
- Swimming pool
COMMUNITY FEATURES
- Covered parking
- Guest parking
- Clubhouse
- Laundry on-site
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool(s)
- Tennis court(s)
- Gated property
- Secured entry
OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
- Park provides security and safe environment for families!!
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
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