buyer: Is the Sale of Probate Real Estate different from Traditional Sales?
- 07/19/12 02:17 AM
Is the Sale of Probate Real Estate different from Traditional Sales? The short answer is absolutely YES! The next question then is "How is the Sale of Probate Real Estate different from the sale of Traditional Real Estate?" In California, unless there is a trust in place, when someone dies that owns real property the estate is subject to certain legal requirements and regulations that we know as Probate. Of course, I am not an attorney nor am I providing you with legal advice - for that consult with your own attorney for details regarding your specific circumstances, or do you own due diligence and … (3 comments)
buyer: How I Organized My Real Estate Office Search
- 04/06/12 04:33 AM
In my prior blog post, I set out on the goal of finding a new real estate office in the Temecula – Murrieta Valley, to hang my California Real Estate license. It has been two years since I have actively sold real estate – so it is important that I find the right office to help nurture me back onto the path of success in real estate. I shared some general thoughts on what I am looking for, Now that I have visited my first office I know I need to get myself a little better organized – similar to the … (1 comments)
buyer: What's Going on Temecula Real Estate?
- 03/29/12 05:30 AM
What’s going On? Well, it has been a while since I have been active in either real estate or blogging on ActiveRain. Many of you know, and have wished me well in the past, that I lost my wife to cancer on December 10, 2010. For the 8 months leading up to her passing and for the year following, I was not at all active in Real Estate. However, I have decided it’s time to get back on the horse and get back to the professional passion that has driven me for years. The question is – where do I go … (3 comments)
The new listing for sale is just hitting the MLS today, and already there is excitement from the investor community. I have one savvy buyer looking for a great investment property who is looking to leverage her own resources with hard money, or as it is more commonly known today - as 'Private Money'.
The seller is a bank … (2 comments)
buyer: As the Market Changes - More Rehab Homes for First Time Homebuyers
- 01/17/10 07:22 AM
With the recent change in HUD policy allowing investors to purchase homes and flip them right away and not forcing them to hold title before they can be sold with FHA financing will definitely help the flipper but drive the first time home buyer away from the distressed homes for sale in the Hemet -San Jacinto CA valley. The investors have the cash and the first time buyers have the credit. all of the good deals are bought quickly with cash buyers and the FHA buyers are cut out of the market - especially if there is a low appraisal on … (4 comments)
buyer: REPEAT BUYER: SELL FIRST OR BUY FIRST? That is the Question!
- 12/27/09 04:50 PM
The year 2010 is going to be an excellent year for the repeat buyer to move up in this down market. The Hemet - San Jacinto real estate marketplace is a field of dreams for repeat buyers with equity in their existing homes. I have been covering various aspects of this concept in a number of articles I've recently written.In this article, I want to answer the question many Hemet - San Jacinto homeowners contemplate and need to know how to proceed. The question, of course, "Should I sell my current home before I buy?" and then, "What Happens if I … (1 comments)
buyer: What is the REALTORS® JOB IN A HOME INSPECTION?
- 12/23/09 04:12 AM
Buying a home has many different aspects. As a REALTOR® my job begins when I first meet my buyers and LISTEN to what they are looking for. If I believe I can HELP - then we are off to look at houses, until we find the right home in the right neighborhood.My job, as a REALTOR® then progresses as I help draw the offer, making sure we cover all of the important issues to my buyer and structure the offer so we have the best opportunity to beat out other offers that are probably competing for this home, in the current … (59 comments)
buyer: What Else Should I Know About Selling my Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home?
- 12/20/09 05:47 PM
Once your Hemet - San Jacinto, CA home is available to be shown, strive to keep it in tip-top shape. This will require a lot of effort on your part, but you want buyers to feel welcomed and not turned off by unmade beds, cluttered floors and grungy bathrooms. Remember, you never know when a buyer will want to see your home - and there may not be anyone at home to make the necessary arrangements.Realize, too, that your life will be temporarily inconvenienced, when selling real estate. When an agent-yours as well as others-calls wishing to bring a buyer to … (1 comments)
buyer: Some of the Costs Associated with Buying and Selling a Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home
- 12/20/09 05:45 PM
It does not matter if you are looking to buy or sell real estate in the Hemet - San Jacinto CA marketplace, there are going to be costs associated with the transaction. There are times when the seller will cover the costs for the buyer or perhaps the buyer may even be eligible for a grant, such as the one that the City of San Jacinto is currently offering for First Time Homebuyers. I have a local expert, Hilary Wilkinson form Patrion Mortgage (Altura Credit Union) that knows more about all of the various programs and assistance available than anyone I … (0 comments)
buyer: Is a Quick Sale of My Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home Possible in a Slow Real Estate Market?
- 12/20/09 08:23 AM
When selling a home in any real estate market, one of the most important things to consider is price. You may want to reduce the price of your home or, at the very beginning, set it at a low price that will generate more buyer interest. You will best be served by getting in front of the market, when trying to sell your Hemet - San Jacinto, CA home rather than chasing the market with price reductions.Cash is often an incentive, both for the buyer as well as the agent. You could offer the buyer a $1,000 to $2,000 decorating rebate … (3 comments)
buyer: Insurance Tips for Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Buyers and Sellers
- 12/19/09 09:13 AM
When buying or selling real estate in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA it is important to do your own due diligence on any home you want to purchase. . . or if you are the seller make sure you disclose what needs to be disclosed!I want to take the opportunity to refer a local 2nd Generation Hemet - San Jacinto, Ca Allstate Agent - Nathan Giddings. He is very knowledgeable about all things homeowner insurance and is my 'go to guy' whenever I have an insurance question.
I'm not an insurance expert, just a simple homeowner who has … (1 comments)
buyer: Pre-Listing Video - 2521 Linden, Hemet, CA 92545
- 12/18/09 03:09 AM
Cash For Keys Home has been Surrendered at bank owned home (REO) located at 2521 Linden, Hemet, CA 92545 Why is it important that this was a cash for keys home, you ask? Good Question. You see when the homeowner stays in the property to the very end and the bank pays them to move, assuming the home is left in 'broom clean' condition with all of the appliances and fixtures it typically has a better chance of being in better care than when homeowners move out and abuse the homes before they leave...often stripping appliances, fixtures and even outlet covers … (4 comments)
buyer: Closing Cost - What Are They and Can I Save Money on Them?
- 12/12/09 03:05 AM
When a home for sale is bought and sold in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA the process will typically go through escrow to facilitate the transfer from the home seller to the homebuyer. The expenses of the transaction, other than the actual purchase price are generally lumped together and commonly referred to as ‘Closing Costs".Both the buyer of the real estate, and the seller of the home typically incur Closing Costs but it is often negotiable as to who will actually pay these expenses...depending on both local custom as well as what the buyer and the seller negotiate between … (6 comments)
buyer: HEMET - SAN JACINTO, CA SHORT SALES: Who & What is Involved
- 12/08/09 07:59 AM
Short sales in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA are a complex sale of residential real estate where the net proceeds from the sale of the home are insufficient to cover the sellers mortgage obligations as well as the closing costs that may include, but not be limited to, property taxes, transfer taxes and real estate commissions. Many homeowners in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA What really makes a real estate transaction a short sale is all of the above AND the seller is unable or unwilling to cover the difference. Short Sales go by different names in … (2 comments)
buyer: When is a Bank Owned Home Not a Bargain?
- 11/30/09 01:47 PM
There is one common denominator between all real estate buyers today - whether they are shopping for investment property or first-time homebuyers...they all want a deal and the perception is that the bank owned, or REO, properties are going to be the smoking deals of the day. But not always...The truth is many of these homes can turn into big money pits. Remember, when you are buying a bank-owned home in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA was probably a first time home for the previous owner...the same owner that for whatever reason was not able to hang onto their … (7 comments)
buyer: INVESTORS- The Dirty Dozen Pre-Qual Questions...and then some
- 11/30/09 03:11 AM
As an REO Listing Agent, specializing in the local market of Hemet and San Jacinto, CA bank owned (REO) real estate, my listings generate a lot of activity in the real estate investment world.Real Estate Investors are unlike first time buyers. They should never be emotionally attached to any single transaction; for the real estate investor it is all about the numbers and what makes sense. Whereas the first time home buyer or even the repeat buyer, is looking for a place to call home and raise a family. The good news is the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley has plenty … (14 comments)
buyer: Prelisting Opportunity - 42079 Levi Ct, Hemet CA 92544
- 11/29/09 04:58 AM
Prelisting Opportunity - 42079 Levi Ct, Hemet CA 92544 Here is a great newer bank owned REO home, built in 2006, located close to the California Distinguished Scholl, Hemet High School. Enjoy the short video...
This 1850 sq ft semi-custom home is built near the end of a cul-de-sac on a 7,405 sq ft lot that still needs rear landscape. The home itself is very clean - left in near move-in condition. The rooms are large and it has a really great feel to it. PRE MARKETING STATUSThis home is NOT yet listed on the MLS, because we just … (0 comments)
buyer: market report: San Jacinto, CA | 7/21/2009 - 8/20/2009 | CONVENTIONAL Sales and The Market
- 10/19/09 12:07 PM
market report: San Jacinto CA | 7/21/2009 - 8/20/2009 | CONVENTIONAL Sales and The Market During the period between July 21st, 2009 and August 20th, 2009 there were 126 Single Family Residential Homes that closed escrow. My previous report in this series, market report UPDATE - San Jacinto CA Real Estate Data detailed the specifics of the market in overall terms. This segment of the San Jacinto Real Estate Market Report will look exclusively at the 21 of the 126 homes that closed escrow that were bought with CONVENTIONAL FINANCING- representing 16.67% of the entire market.This information is to be considered … (2 comments)
buyer: market report: San Jacinto CA | 7/21/2009 – 8/20/2009 | Cash Sales and The Market
- 10/17/09 05:15 PM
market report: San Jacinto CA | 7/21/2009 - 8/20/2009 | Cash Sales and The Market During the period between July 21st, 2009 and August 20th, 2009 there were 126 Single Family Residential Homes that closed escrow. My previous report in this series, market report UPDATE - San Jacinto CA Real Estate Data detailed the specifics of the market in overall terms. This segment of the San Jacinto Real Estate Market Report will look exclusively at the 40 of the 126 homes that closed escrow that were bought with CASH - representing 30.95% of the entire market.This information is to be considered … (3 comments)
buyer: 45 Day Escrow...All the Time in the World, Right? WRONG!
- 10/15/09 04:15 AM
45 Day Escrow...All the Time in the World, Right? WRONG!The real estate market in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA is dominated with investors and first-time homebuyers. The investors have all been through escrows and know what is expected of them to close and close on time, without incurring hefty per diem charges for delays. First-time homebuyers more often resemble a deer in headlights, believing that 45 days is plenty of time for everyone to do their job.The first time homebuyer who now has successfully negotiated a purchase contract, with the help of their REALTOR® or other real estate agent … (3 comments)
Is the Sale of Probate Real Estate different from Traditional Sales?
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