Pacita's Quick Bytes of Real Estate
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2012
Bold prediction: Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards From DSNews.com, this is a very bold prediction, especially since in another article, they also reported that Mortgage Rates Head Higher on Positive Economic Data HIghlights Banks are loosening loan-to-value ratios (L...
03/16/2012
Time is a precious commodity. It would seem that as new technologies were developed to maximize our efficiencies, it actually creates new work.Yes, we know that over 90% of buyers and sellers go on line to do their search. And if so, wherever they are, that’s where we should go. Increasing our ma...
03/15/2012
Let’s Revisit Truth in Advertising that requires updating status of listingsThree years ago, I blogged about TRUTH IN ADVERTISING LAWS ---- Avoid a lawsuit, complaint, etc filed because of false advertisingIt helps to revisit topics that are relevant and may even be more timely today, especially ...
03/11/2012
My photographer is amazing. Although my listing is not a multi-million dollar listing like many that he works with, he gives a level of service that blows me away. He offers so many packages that include website, brochure, etc. I opted to have a dedicated and address-specific website along with t...
03/09/2012
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Steve Harney’s most recent blog about negative equity shows that of homes with a mortgage, 11 million, or 22.8% are currently under water. It should be no surprise that we may see more short sales and foreclosures in the near future. In my neck of the woods in Alameda County and Contra Costa Coun...
03/09/2012
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NEW listing: 2915 Bayview in Alameda CA.Located in a enclave of duets in Bayview Estates in Alameda, a mere block from the beach, and close to many amenities of shopping, restaurants, public transportation.More photos and listing details atwww.2915Bayview.com Links Photo Gallery and Listing Detai...
03/08/2012
Bank of America loan application derailed by loan officer who shoots first and never asked a question Buyer’s offer on a short sale duplex in Alameda CA was accepted. He was going to put down $250K on a $450K property, and borrow the rest.One would think that with such a substantial down pa...
03/06/2012
What is a duet? You’ll find residential duets in Bayview Estates in Alameda CAWhat is a duet? In general parlance, it means one performance by two voices or two instruments. In real estate, a duet is defined as two individually owned homes in one building structure. Sort of like a townhouse or co...
03/05/2012
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