Top Ten Mistakes Homeowners Make When Facing Foreclosure in Fresno, CA 1. Fail to educate themselves regarding their rights and options. 2. Avoid their mortgage company and do not return phone calls. 3. Allow feelings of fear or…

I know we read alot on the internet when reading about the foreclosure process. Here is California we are a non-judicial state. Below is the difference for your refrence. Two Different Systems: Judicial and Non-Judicial Judicial Process…

Is Bankruptcy in Fresno CA the Best Option in my Situation? Bankruptcy is a sensitive topic that should never be discussed or considered lightly. Many individuals believe that bankruptcy is an opportunity to be “freed” from their…

Short Sale Timeline for Sellers in Fresno CA The Short Sale Timeline diagram is a general illustration of the stages involved in completing a short sale and the number of days each stage usually takes. Short sale timelines differ between…

All Parties Can Benefit from a Short Sale Buying a short sale property can be a good deal to all parties involved. The bank benefits by not having to complete a costly foreclosure process, then having to maintain, insure, and sell–or…

A review of my week working short sale deals in Fresno, CA Property A: Received offer in Sept 2011. Two loans on property. After MUCH follow up I receive approval from first and second on same day last week. Property is vacant and seller…

A good chart to review when considering foreclosure alternatives in Fresno CA Most homeowners in a distressed-mortgage situation are not aware of the programs and options available to them to prevent foreclosure. Even homeowners who proactively…

I really, really hate when people refer to real estate agents as "realtors" because we are NOT all Realtors®, and furthermore, many consumers are not aware that the term "realtor" is NOT synonymous with "real estate agent". My big pet peeve are…

Starting January 1 2012, there is a new statewide disclosure, according to CA Civil Code # 2079. 10. It’s to be provided to the buyer (by either the seller or the broker). It is an energy booklet from the CEC (California Energy Commission)…

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When it comes to doing a home improvement you have to look at it two ways. The first way is “How long do I plan on living in this home? How long am I going to use or enjoy the improvement I am potentially going to make to my home? What is…

Can a home sell for $14, 000 more than its first offer? It can, and has in Fresno CA, due to the wise decision of a smart real estate agent and the sellers. They chose to have Selling By Design- Staging stage their home which resulted in a quick…

I am watching House Hunters and they are looking in Morristown NJ and they have looked at over 100 houses so far and still have not made a decision. I love working with buyers, escpecially first time home buyers, but if you have to look at over 100…

It's a Wonderful Life - Yes it is! Every year I watch this class Chirstmas movie and every year I get something new out of it. This year I really concentrated on the building and loan. How awesome that there was a place that you could save…

As a professional home stager, I visit the mls on a regular basis to see what's out there on the market. Many times the main living areas look nice and maybe even professionally done. Then the photo tour goes to the leftover rooms, the spare or the..