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Newly divorced Britney Spears recently unloaded her seven-bedroom house in Malibu for $12 million -- $1.5 million less than the asking price -- after nine months on the market. On July 30, Paris Hilton put her Spanish-style house in Hollywood Hills, built in 1926, for $4.25 million. She paid close to $3 million for the house in November 2004. Will she get her asking price? If celebrities can't seem to get what they want for their houses, how are the rest of the … (1 comments)
Real estate agents can be your strongest allies in the biggest financial transaction of your life. How do you make sure to avoid any "bad apples?" Bad apples exist in every industry -- and real estate is not immune. But in an industry where commissions are earned by hard work and reputation, the bad apples don't keep for very long. Buying a home is the largest financial commitment a person will make. This isn't the time to worry about being swindled by the person who is … (0 comments)
At first it may seem like a no brainer, low-hanging fruit and child's play, but purchasing in a down market is not as easy as it may seem. The problem is not a shortage of homes or a lack of sellers willing to bargain, rather it's that buying in such a market can be risky. Why? Because values may continue to fall. Markets are always in flux so there's no way to determine when absolute bottom has been hit. This means that buyers … (0 comments)
The truth is that only about ten percent of owners successfully sell their home on their own. That varies by region and the number goes up a tad for professional real estate investors because they are more familiar with real estate than your average homeowner. Those that do sell their home successfully usually accept not only a lower price, but they net less than if they had sold it with a professional qualified real estate agent helping them - especially in an uncertain market with high inventory. Like today. It would currently take almost nine months to sell all the … (0 comments)
Existing Home Sales - September ReportLast Updated: 9/7/2007 Home Sales Pace Summary Sales of existing homes were down very slightly in the most recent data released by the National Association of Realtors. The decline was 0.17% to an annual pace of 5.75 million homes. Last month's figure was 5.76 million homes. This reflects the activity of July closed sales. August sales data will be released near the end of September. Most problems in the housing industry right now, as we've been saying for months, has little to do with the sales pace, but the … (0 comments)
Leveraging yourself by means of putting little or nothing down on your mortgage is not a new concept, but over the past couple of years it's morphed itself away from those who don't have any down payment money or for those qualified for a VA loan -- to those who have down payment money but don't want to use it. They want to invest it instead in things such as stocks or mutual funds or something similar. Books touting this new idea seem to sprouting up like mushrooms, with perhaps the first relevant book on the topic was one written by … (0 comments)
Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions: "How does your home compare to others like it in Simi Valley, Moorpark and Thousand Oaks?" "How did you determine the fair market value of this property?" "What about financing? Can you help?" "If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?" "Why aren't you using a real estate agent? Is there something wrong with the property?" "Since you aren't using a real estate agent, we can take their fee right off the top, right?" Selling your home is one of the most … (0 comments)
Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions: "How does your home compare to others like it in Simi Valley, Moorpark and Thousand Oaks?" "How did you determine the fair market value of this property?" "What about financing? Can you help?" "If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?" "Why aren't you using a real estate agent? Is there something wrong with the property?" "Since you aren't using a real estate agent, we can take their fee right off the top, right?" Selling your home is one of the most … (1 comments)
Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions: "How does your home compare to others like it in Simi Valley, Moorpark and Thousand Oaks?" "How did you determine the fair market value of this property?" "What about financing? Can you help?" "If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?" "Why aren't you using a real estate agent? Is there something wrong with the property?" "Since you aren't using a real estate agent, we can take their fee right off the top, right?" Selling your home is one of the most … (0 comments)
Get the Straight Facts About What Can Make or Break the Sale of Your Home. Choose Top Real Estate Agents.
Selling your home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. How much is it REALLY worth? How long will it take to sell? How do you handle buyers making undesirable offers? As top Simi Valley, Moorpark and Thousand Oaks area real estate agents with years of experience and a proven track record, it is our job to guide you through this complicated process, from beginning to end. We want … (0 comments)
simi valley real estate: STOP LOSING MONEY!!!
- 08/03/07 09:51 AM
Stop Losing Money is the logo of American Homes Real Estate, co-owned by Mike Lefton and Joni Parkinson. Their combined years of active real estate experience exceeds thirty years of full-time service. Mike and Joni are currently celebrating their sixth year of operation within their Simi Valley office, located at 4511 Alamo Street. American Homes proudly represents both Sellers and Buyers within the Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The success of American Homes Real Estate is attributed to the commitment and professionalism that is demanded by today's knowledgeable clientele. American Homes delivers both Service and Savings to today's home Seller, providing a … (4 comments)
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