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June 25, 2009-The California Real Estate Commissioner, Jeff Davi, announced the issuance of a Consumer Alert by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) warning consumers about loan modification scams and informing consumers of what they can do to protect themselves. "With so many people st...

TOP  REASON WHY A HOME MAY NOT SELL IMPROPER PRICING NOT PROVIDING EASY ACCESS  POOR HOUSEKEEPING FAILURE TO MAKE REPAIRS POOR STAGING  LACK OF GOOD MARKETING  EMOTIONAL DECISIONS  NOT UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET  UNQUALIFIED PROSPECTS  CHOOSING THE WRONG AGENT OR NOT USING ONE AT ALL! Sometimes we ...

Here are some very good and simple steps to take before you decide to put your home on the market.  A first impression can really make a big difference to a buyer when they are considering several properties.  More so than ever, especially in this market, buyers have so many options.  If price i...

There are so many great realty groups out there.  I've been involved with several of the biggest franchises in the real estate industry and can say they proved to be beneficial in several ways.  The training offered for new agents was always great for newbies but for the experience I had I seemed...

 3600 High Meadows Drive, Unit #1 Priced at $615,000 Situated in a very sunny area of Carmel with easy access to the highway makes this unit a great home or possible rental property. This complex rarely sees units for sale and has an active board in place to maintain the property.   The complex i...

   10100 Oakshire, Carmel Valley, CA 93923 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 3350 square foot home.  Priced well at $1,100,000 Carmel Valley Ranch offers a relaxed lifestyle with so many options within its gates. This private home offers over 3300 sf of luxury living space and a gourmet kitchen to spoil any che...

1 Scarlett Road, Carmel Valley Ca 93924   Great property near mid-Carmel Valley situated on a 1 acre lot with views of Carmel Valley Ranch. Second master suite with seperate entrance and interior staircase accessing second floor. Huge amounts of storage under house with potential to increase livi...

Some information recently released and comments by California Association of Realtors and National Assoc. of Realtors The Obama administration today announced new details under its Foreclosure Alternatives Program (FAP) enabling servicers and borrowers to pursue short sales and deeds-in-lieu (DIL...

YES!!!! Its out there but mostly in the private money market where there are higher rates and fees.   I have worked several times with a group in California that offers a loan at 65% of completed value with rates starting at 12.5%.  The fees can add up where the total APR approaches 18% but if th...

Here are the basices....as with most items involving taxes please consult your tax specialist. The Basics: 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit  As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed legislation that gr...