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2009
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One of the agents in my office, Lori, sent me this email this morning. I am passing it on to see if anyone can help: Could you please take a look at this adorable small Cocker Spaniel, she needs a very good home. She weighs about 24lbs, is 9yrs.old and very lovable. Loves other dogs, and good wit...
09/08/2009
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Just a reminder about how the credit scoring works. In yesterday's world, just a couple of years ago, a 680 was guaranteed to get you the best rates out there on the conforming side. Now, with all of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac changes, that bar has been raised to 740 unless you want to go FHA...
09/07/2009
I can remember a year ago when FHA loans were all the rage. At the time they were 3% down. Wow what a market stimulator they were. But that was then. Now it seems that FHA loans have become the red-headed step child as far as sellers are concerned as they seemed to have deflated like a rushed so...
09/07/2009
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We live in Southern California and are blessed with the perfect climate to fully take advantage of the outdoor living trend. Thinking of different ways to maximize this concept, I’ve become obsessed with the idea of creating side yard gardens. It all started by my desire to utilize every square i...
09/07/2009
You know, as you get older there are many things that kind of suck. You don't have the same physical agility as when you were younger, you lose hair where you want it to be, you get hair where you DON'T want it to be, you start getting wrinkles, and sometimes you can't remember what you had for l...
09/07/2009
Studio City Double Lot in the Silver Triangle from Ralph Gorgoglione on Vimeo. This home is in need of renovation, but is in one of the PRIMEST areas of Studio City, south of Ventura Blvd. Although it could be restored and made into an amazing home, it is an ideal candidate for a developer to cr...
09/04/2009
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Conventional Loans: 30 Year Fixed Conforming---$417,000 and Below: 5.125% with 1 Point 30 Year Fixed High Balance Conforming---$417,001 to $729,750: 5.25% with 1 Point 30 Year Fixed Jumbo---$729,751 to $1,000,000: 6.25% with 1 Point 5/1 ARM Jumbo---5.125% with 1 Point-amazing for Jumbo product ...
09/04/2009
Marketing Strategies: How to Stay Positive No Matter What Great Tips from Top Producing Agnets on how to stay positve Dr. Maya Bailey RISMEDIA, September 2, 2009—Now more than any other time in our recent history, it is important that we find ways to stay positive no matter what. Why? Becaus...
09/03/2009
Earlier this year, Californians saw an increase in their state sales tax. On the average, most counties saw it increase to 8.75% or 9.25% on the average. Some cities are actually seeing a combined state and local sale tax of 10.25%!! OK, I get it. The state is in financial crisis and needs to ...
09/03/2009
WAY cool post I found..... 5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do Courtesy of Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.) There are a few things ...
09/02/2009
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Ralph Gorgoglione
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