best real estate agent: How To Invite Entertaining Hummingbirds Into Your Garden
- 09/13/15 03:24 PM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Your Moorpark Neighborhood Specialists
Mortgage Pre Approval Time To Buy #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
Hummingbirds are dazzling jewels in any landscape. You might not know it, but hummingbirds, or hummers, as they are affectionately known, live only in North, Central and South America. What better way to celebrate these delicate beautiesunique to the Americas than to learn more about putting your yard to work to support them? Tim J. Hopwood Save Email Shown: Male rufous hummingbird Brian Kushner Save Email Order: Apodiformes (The name means “without feet,” which is certainly how these birds look most of the time.)
Common names: More than a dozen species … (3 comments)
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best real estate agent: Ventura County Mortgage Rate Update #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 09/11/15 03:41 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Your Moorpark Neighborhood Specialists
Mortgage Pre Approval Time To Buy #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
First Time Buyers FannieMae Home Ready Loans
Weekly Mortgage Rate Update There was little market moving economic news for mortgage rates over the past week. Ahead of the upcoming Fed meeting, mortgage rates again ended the week with little change.
THIS WEEK'S RATE TREND IS FLAT … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Are We In For A Bumpy Ride? Fix Interest Rates Move UP
- 09/10/15 04:26 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor Ventura County Real Estate Market Updates
Time To Buy #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor Mapped Listings
"Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy night," said Bette Davis in All About Eve. That could just as well have been Janet Yellen, or a specialist at the New York Stock Exchange, or the head of the People's Bank of China on yet another week with lots of volatility on essentially no new information."
"The 30-year mortgage rate increased 5 basis points, but don't read too much into that. The Fed took great pains at the Jackson Hole conference to … (3 comments)
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best real estate agent: Home Buyers Biggest Regrets & How To Help YOUR Buyers Avoid Them
- 09/03/15 02:04 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Your Moorpark Neighborhood Specialists
ChrisHasYourBuyer.Info Time To Buy #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
Whether it’s our fault, their fault, or just common mistakes, the frustration of home- buyers with the buying process prevents us from getting repeat business, future referrals and putting commissions in our bank account.
Some frustration is simply buyer’s remorse, but we professionals are often held accountable (blamed) despite our best efforts and empathy.
Below is a recent article outlining the most reported frustrations for which we need help the buyer plan for and avoid.
Nine out of every 10 buyers felt prepared when they started the home buying process but after the … (3 comments)
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best real estate agent: Why Is It So Hard To Get A Listing Right Now??
- 08/27/15 04:47 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® ChrisHasYourBuyer.Info Time To Buy #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
Even with rising home prices over the past few years, many homeowners who have considered selling are deciding not to because they are caught in an affordability squeeze that is compounded by a lack of inventory.
More than one-third (35 percent) of homeowners have considered selling their home in the past year, and of that share, about two-thirds (64 percent) are reluctant to sell because they are finding they can’t afford the home they really want.
More than half (59 percent) of … (2 comments)
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best real estate agent: What's for Sale In Moorpark
- 06/11/15 12:15 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® 621 E Santa Paula for Lease @ $2,600/Month
View Photos 7246 LITTLER Court Moorpark, CA 93021 $1,419,000 5 bds 6 ba 5851 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 215008484 Low maintenance and Perched above the 3rd tee at the critically acclaimed Moorpark Country Club you will find the most picturesque views this tract ha... Listing courtesyBy Chris B Johnson Realtor View Photos 13712 SHENANDOAH Way Moorpark, CA 93021 View Photos 13561 ADLENA Place Moorpark, CA 93021 $700,000 4 bds 3 ba 1975 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 215008576 Welcome home to one of Moorpark's most desirable neighborhoods with NO HOA! … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Here Are 5 Reasons You Should NOT DIY!!
- 06/10/15 11:53 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® In today's market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers.
Here are five reasons:
1. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate WithHere is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate if you decide to For Sale By Owner:
The buyer who wants the best deal possible The buyer’s agent who solely … (4 comments)
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best real estate agent: Boomerang Buyers, They Are Back, Or Are They??
- 06/09/15 02:04 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor, It's been about nine years since the start of the U.S. foreclosure crisis, which peaked at 7.7 million houses in foreclosure in 2012.
With the passage of the years, once-distressed homeowners with restored credit are reentering the housing market, even though damaged credit profiles and lender rules will greatly restrict the overall share of those eligible to buy.
According to the National Association of Realtors, California, Florida, and Arizona, where the foreclosure crisis started, are expected to have the largest share of return buyers within the next decade.
Nearly a million of those former owners already … (2 comments)
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best real estate agent: Moorpark Simi Valley Thousand Oaks MarketUpdates #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 05/16/15 03:46 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR®
Your Moorpark Neighborhood Specialists
Moorpark Home Market Trends
Moorpark Condo-TownHome Market Trends
Thousand Oaks Home Market Trends
Thousand Oaks Condo-TownHome Market Trends
Simi Valley Home Market Trends
Simi Valley Condo-TownHome Market Trends
WestLake Home Market Trends WestLake Condo-TownHome Market Trends
Newbury Park Home Market Trends Your Equity Is On The Rise!
Camarillo Home Market Trends Camarillo Condo-TownHome Market Trends
Oxnard Home Market Trends Oxnard Condo-TownHome Market Trends
Ventura Home Market Trends Ventura Condo-TownHome Market Trends
Santa Paula Home Market Trends Fillmore Home Market Trends
Somis Home Market Trends Moorpark Market Activity Report-ButterCreek Estates
Moorpark Market Activity-Belmont Moorpark Short Sale Report
Ventura County Trends … (2 comments)
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best real estate agent: Ventura County Real Estate Update
- 02/17/15 10:56 AM
Ventura County Real Estate Market Update February 18, 2015
Moorpark Real Estate Market Updates February 11, 2015 19 Moorpark Homebuyers Need to Act Now! #Chris B... February 4, 2015 … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Moorpark Short Sale Working with Your Listing Agent To Seal The Deal
- 02/09/15 12:13 PM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor, Moorpark Short Sale ,
Thousand Oaks Short Sale,
Simi Valley Short Sale, Moorpark Short Sale
Ventura County Short Sale,
View Photos 186 HIGH MEADOW Street Simi Valley, CA 93065 $1,259,900 5 bds 4 ba 4127 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 215001468 Welcome to one of the most exquisite residences you have ever seen!!This lovely home has every designer/decorator upgrade! A stamped concrete drive/lu... View Photos 70 PRESIDENTIAL Drive Simi Valley, CA 93065 $1,100,000 0 bds 0 ba 435600 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 215001816 A 10 acre View lot in an elite gated community with stunning mountain views. Near the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Buy Ventura County Short Sales, Fannie Mae Helps First Time Buyers
- 02/09/15 11:59 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor, Moorpark Short Sale ,
Thousand Oaks Short Sale,
Simi Valley Short Sale, Moorpark Short Sale
Ventura County Short Sale,
Fannie Mae has renewed its commitment to responsibly help lenders extend affordable mortgage financing to qualified homebuyers. Fannie Mae offers an industry-leading combination of mortgage products, tools, and informative resources to grow sound business opportunities for lenders and sustainable homeownership opportunities for consumers.
Our priority
A safe, responsible balance between expanded access to mortgage financing and the long-term viability of today’s mortgage loans—limiting risk to lenders, investors, homeowners, and taxpayers.
Our goal
Straightforward work process with lenders to make mortgages … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Ventura County Real Estate Market Update #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 01/24/15 09:45 AM
Chris B Johnson Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Home Service California Realty) Ventura County Real Estate Market Updates... January 25, 2015 0 Moorpark Luxury Home Update January 17, 2015 1 Simi Valley Short Sale, 4 Reasons You Should Sell... January 15, 2015 3 Ventura County Short Sale, The Mortgage Debt... January 10, 2015 34 1 Moorpark Real Estate Market Snapshot from Chris B... January 7, 2015 2 CFPB to Expand Foreclosure Protections January 7, 2015 29 1 Tax Relief For short Sales Extended?? January 7, 2015 4 Moorpark Real Estate Market Updates December 2, 2014 … (1 comments)
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best real estate agent: Thousand Oaks Short Sale-Real Estate Market Update
- 09/17/14 09:46 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor, Thousand Oaks Short Sale, Simi Valley Short Sale, Moorpark Short Sale , Ventura County Short Sale,
The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes it’s climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Thanks for reading this,
Chris B Johnson.
Chris B Johnson is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices .
Phone: 805-208-0823.
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best real estate agent: Moorpark Short Sale-Fannie Mae Relaxes Waiting Period for Distressed Borrowers
- 09/12/14 09:30 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor,
Moorpark Short Sale ,Thousand Oaks Short Sale,
Simi Valley Short Sale, Moorpark Short Sale ,
Ventura County Short Sale,
Fannie Mae recently released a report revising the waiting periods for distressed borrowers with a derogatory credit event such as a foreclosure, bankruptcy, short sale, or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure on their credit history to obtain a new loan.
For borrowers with a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure on their record, Fannie Mae’s new mandated minimum waiting period to become eligible for a new loan is four years. The time is shortened to two years if there … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Thousand Oaks Short Sale-What is holding back the Real Estate Market?
- 07/26/14 11:02 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor, Thousand Oaks Short Sale Map, Simi Valley Short Sale Map,
Moorpark Short Sale Map- Ventura County Short Sale,
Though the housing market is recovering nicely, it is not doing quite as well as some analysts had predicted. There has been no shortage of excuses offered as to why this is: the rise in interest rates, more stringent lending standards, the weather.
However, we feel that there is one factor that is most responsible for curtailing the number of houses sold – the number of houses available for sale!
Inventory Levels are BELOW Historic Norms In a recent economic forecast, Freddie … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Ventura County Short Sale-Camarillo Short Sale Market Update
- 07/13/14 02:18 PM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor,
Thousand Oaks Short Sale Map, Simi Valley Short Sale Map, Moorpark Short Sale Map-Ventura County Short Sale, The Camarillo Short Sale Market Action Index has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing. The trends imply a weakening market. The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we're in the Seller's zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes it's climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer's zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Moorpark HyperLocal Short Sale & Market Trends Update
- 05/17/14 09:17 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor, Moorpark Short Sale Map- Ventura County Short Sale,
The Moorpark Short Sale Market has been cooling over time and prices have recently flattened. Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market (where significant demand leaves little inventory available). If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. Inventory and days-on-market are both trending higher recently. However, the improving Market Action Index implies some increased demand will temper the negative trends.
Market … (0 comments)
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best real estate agent: Thousand Oaks Short Sale-HyperLocal Market Updates
- 04/27/14 04:51 AM
By Chris B Johnson Realtor,
In Thousand Oaks, CA, Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price increased 5.7%, or $30,000, and the number of home sales decreased 38.3%. There are currently 259 resale and new homes in Thousand Oaks, including 11 open houses, as well as 162 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA was $1,196,807 for the week ending Apr 23, which represents a decrease of 3.4%, or $41,786, compared to the prior week.
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Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Your Moorpark Neighborhood Specialists
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