Brightwater (Huntington Beach, CA)
By Rob Magnotta, Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist
(Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR)
How Do I Start a 1st Trust Bank Short Sale in CA   One of the toughest decisions facing homeowners in Orange County, CA these days is whether or not to do a short sale. Most homeowners don’t understand the process, but what’s even scarier is that most real estates don’t either. Many agents tend to shy away from short sales because they don’t understand how they work. #1 – SELECT THE RIGHT AGENT Like all other professions, real estate agents are not created equally! A 1st Trust Bank short sale is a very complicated and arduous type of transaction, and most agents just don’t not where to begin. As a seller, YOU MUST SELECT YOUR AGENT CAREFULLY! Choose an agent that is familiar with 1st Trust Bank and who has successfully completed at least a couple of short sales, preferably with multiple...
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By Rob Magnotta, Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist
(Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR)
How Do I Start a Wells Fargo Short Sale in CA One of the toughest decisions facing homeowners in Orange County, CA these days is whether or not to do a short sale. Most homeowners don’t understand the process, but what’s even scarier is that most real estates don’t either. Many agents tend to shy away from short sales because they don’t understand how they work. #1 – SELECT THE RIGHT AGENT Like all other professions, real estate agents are not created equally! A Wells Fargo short sale is a very complicated and arduous type of transaction, and most agents just don’t not where to begin. As a seller, YOU MUST SELECT YOUR AGENT CAREFULLY! Choose an agent that is familiar with Wells Fargo and who has successfully completed at least a couple of short sales, preferably with multiple lenders. M...
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By Rob Magnotta, Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist
(Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR)
Measure Twice, Cut Once! - Things My Father Taught Me, Part I When I was a boy, I used to watch my father on weekends at his work bench in our garage. I always wanted to help, and as I got older, he let me. Nothing dangerous, but I got pretty good with a hammer and nails. Eventually, in my early teens, I was actually pretty handy and could build just about anything. Would you buy my creations from Crate and Barrel? Probably not. But I still have some book shelves and an entertainment center that I built over 20 years ago. And guess what? They are in almost the exact same condition! My dad taught me a lot about the type of materials you use for certain projects, and that building something sturdy can't be rushed. All good lessons that I'm just now starting to fully understand. But maybe ...
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By Rob Magnotta, Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist
(Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR)
For whatever reason, I've had several clients lately looking for a rental. I do a lot of Relocation, and it seems that's picking up again. No problem. It's not my first choice, but I'm happy to help. Granted, I'm not going to take you to see Craigslist rental listings, but I'll search the MLS and see what's out there. And for the most part, what's out there is exactly what you'd expect...      (what's that, Rob?) Descent properties, listed at fair market value, with a fair commission offered to the agent who procures the tenant. That's fair; I have no issue with any part of that. But what I do have an issue with is offering an agent (or broker) $100 Lump Sum to show your rental listing! I have a better idea... offer $0. Better yet, offer a kick in the teeth! I know, I know, here's where...
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By Rob Magnotta, Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist
(Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR)
When working with new home buyers, I'm often asked questions about this area, and one of the questions I frequently get is, "Where is the best butcher shop in the OC?" or "What is the best deli in Orange County", or even "What is the best bakery?" I'll answer those other two in a later blog, but for now, let's talk meat! For me, this is an easy one. I can think of no better butcher shop in all of Southern California than THE BEEF PALACE. It's easy to find, fun to peruse, and you will never have to worry about saying, "Where's the beef?" Located at 5895 Warner Ave in Huntington Beach, CA, the Beef Palace has a massive selection of beef, pork, and even chicken. But it's the things you wouldn't expect to find that make it even more impressive. The beef jerky is amazing, the deli pickles ar...
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By Rob Magnotta, Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist
(Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR)
I've noticed an interesting trend lately. And by interesting, I mean completely and utterly frustrating. Recently, I've been lucky enough to be working with a few "All Cash" buyers, or at least lucky in so much as their purchases weren't reliant on a bank. Yes, interest rates are ridiculously low, but you still have to qualify, which is not an easy task. The cash buyer solves this problem, and assuming they make a reasonable offer on a property, the transaction should be quick and painless, right? Some of you may notice that I put the word "reasonable" in front of the word offer. That wasn't an accident. On a $600,000 home, I just had a buyer ask me... "Do you think they'll take $450,000?" No. I don't. {I really really don't. In fact, I don't want them to. I don't even want them to coun...
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By Rob Magnotta, Huntington Beach & Newport Beach Coastal Specialist
(Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Irvine REALTOR)
While a blog is, almost by definition, an opinion, I want to state up front that this blog entry is meant only to serve as a source of information on the subject of mold and not as an opinion. The CDC {Center for Disease Control} is a non-partial government agency, and I believe is a good source information on mold. I've added a link to the information here... http://www.cdc.gov/mold/dampness_facts.htm I've had some clients with questions and concerns about mold, and they have found this information to be helpful, even reassuring. On a personal note, I've been fortunate enough to never have encountered any issues with mold. I love cheese (can't seem to lay off the Gorgonzola) and mushrooms, and while I'm not a huge beer connoisseur, I can't say I've personally ever had a bad reaction fr...
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