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Interest Only Loans Are Just Like Renting 2007-04-06 04:43:58 Today I have decided to rant a little bit about the how ridiculous it is to take out an interest only loan and maybe to convince a few people out there to avoid them. Some people say, “Well I...
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, Loans
, Renting
Establishing Real Estate Partnerships 2007-04-05 04:33:26 In order to make sure that you avoid problems later on, always make sure that you have clearly defined roles in a business partnership, especially if you are planning on purchasing real estate...
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Using Solar Panels To Save Energy (And Money) 2007-04-05 01:33:41 Solar Panels are a interesting novelty in home ownership today. They are both beneficial to the environment and and to a homeowner’s pocketbook, especially in a place with as much sun as the...
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, Money
, Solar
Tips For Finding A Good Realtor 2007-04-04 02:41:18 Choosing a realtor is an important step regardless of whether you are buying or selling. You want to choose a realtor that will actively work to buy/sell your home, and not depend on the MLS to do...
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3 Tips To Investor Marketing 2007-04-03 10:50:04 One of the hardest parts of real estate investing is marketing your business. Arguably the hardest part of investing, marketing is one of the most popular topics of discussion at many real estate...
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, Marketing
Assessing Your Home’s Value 2007-04-03 01:41:14 This is a picture of a house on Hiawatha Street in Chatsworth. How much is it worth? Truth be told, the answer to that question is a little tougher to determine than you might think. If you ask an...
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Short Sales - The Solution To The Deflating Market 2007-04-02 10:53:56 So California is slowly cooling off. Foreclosures are at all time highs and no one has any equity. There are two solutions that I can possibly foresee: Lease Option or Short
Sale. You can check...
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, Market
, Sales
, Short Sales
, Solution
Don’t Be A Foreclosure Victim 2007-03-30 11:54:18 This message is for homeowners who are still in denial about the eventual foreclosure of their current home. If you can see that 3 months down the line you are not going to be able to pay for your...
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Reverse Mortgages Might Be A Bad Idea 2007-03-30 07:09:47 Reverse Mortgages are are a relatively new financing options that seniors may be interested in taking part in now that they are in their golden years. While not recommended for wealth building, it...
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I need your help… really. 2007-03-30 00:21:03 Hello. My name is John Corey.
I have been asked to contribute on a regular basis. Specifically in the area of real estate investing (REI). I have been active with REI for a bit over 20 years now.
A...
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POWER TEAM: Success Only Comes From A Team 2007-04-08 02:14:32 Many people think that you can become successful with a home based business by yourself. Well, some can. But for the most of you, you are going to need to build a team of people that you work with to...
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Are You a Serious Buyer? 2007-04-07 11:45:30 Written by: Richard M. Johnston, RE/MAX
http://www.estates.la
It seems searching for homes has become a hobby to many people. It’s as if calling agents for property info and visiting weekend...
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3 Types Of Home Buyers To Avoid 2007-04-07 03:46:37 Selling a home can be quite a long and stressful. That stress is amplified if you are selling without a realtor. According to Marshall Loeb from Marketwatch, there are 3 types of buyers that you...
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, Buyers
, Home Buyers
Discount Brokers…The Real Truth! 2007-04-08 12:23:59 Thinking of selling your home? Are you hoping to save big $$$ hiring a discount broker or a broker who charges a flat fee and claims to be a “Full Service Broker?” Here’s my take…
If you own a home...
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, Discount
, Truth
What is a McMansion? 2007-04-13 01:47:56 McMansion (muhk.MAN.shun) n. A large, opulent house, especially a new house that has a size and style that doesn’t fit in with the surrounding houses.
Here are a few pics I took yesterday. ...
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100% Financing - Pros vs Cons 2007-04-12 07:50:14 100 Percent Financing
has been a common trend in loaning practices in recent years. This practice has been especially prevalent in the sub prime loans. While this loan type does fill specific...
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Pricing REO Properties 2007-04-11 09:05:48 Real Estate Owned properties (also know as REOs) are a significant niche in the real estate investing industry. With the recent increases in foreclosures, REOs are also on the rise. REOs are a good...
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, Properties
Easy Loans for San Fernando Valley Residents 2007-04-14 10:06:37 I have found this new site called Prosper. Basically what they do is allow people to apply for loans and allow others to contibute as much as they can ($50 minimum) to borrowers. They call it...
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Is Your Home Not Selling? Here’s Why… 2007-04-17 12:01:17 As an active Realtor, I come across many listings when I search the MLS. If you have your home on the market here in the San Fernando Valley, you definitely want you avoid the following:
1. Not...
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Why Use a Realtor? 2007-04-21 10:25:22 Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS®...
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Foreclosure Basics 2007-05-23 00:19:15 Foreclosure is a legal process by which a bank will claim a home after a borrower (homeowner) fails to make regular payments on their debt. This period of non-payment is called default. Foreclosure...
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, Foreclosure
Benefits of Being a RE/MAX OTB Agent 2007-06-12 05:03:29 I took some pictures of our Limo Caravan recently. Even though Realtors are in the business of selling real estate, the difference between Brokers can be HUGE. Take for example my Broker RE/MAX OTB...
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, Benefits
Top 10 Hot Spots 2007-06-19 04:31:38 Los Angeles Times
June 17, 2007
The Top 10 Hot Spots
was recently released which shows the greatest single-family home appreciation from January through April in Los Angeles County. Encino, CA is...
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Feds Tighten Subprime Rules 2007-07-16 21:00:19 By Winnie Davis
Southland Regional Association of Realtors
Federal bank regulators recently issued tougher standards for high-risk mortgages that may stop some shaky lending practices but also limit...
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, Subprime
Virtual Tour Percentage 2007-07-19 05:12:28 During these past few weeks, I’ve been wondering how many agents have actually set-up a virtual tour for their listings. So I took two specific areas, Sherman Oaks & Studio City, and I...
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Real Estate by RSS Feeds 2007-08-15 03:09:42 Getting access to available properties in the San Fernando Valley & Santa Clarita Valley just got easier. Instead of searching the internet or waiting to get an update by email, you can now...
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, Real Estate
, RSS Feeds
San Fernando Valley Bank Owned homes 2007-09-10 13:29:58 A new site I recently build instantly displays all San FernandoValley
Bank Owned homes with no sign-up required. This list of bank homes is updated daily so be sure to bookmark the links...
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California’s Prop 98 Improves Eminent Domain 2008-05-27 05:07:15 (Photo Courtesy Matsuda Yukihiro)
The summary of Proposition 98 according to the California
Secretary of State’s Website:
Bars state and local governments from condemning or damaging private...
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Now Is The Time To Upgrade for Long Term Homeowners 2008-07-27 18:47:00 The current market trends are holding pretty tight for first-time homeowners who want to try to get into home ownership, but for long-time home owners, it is time to consider upgrading the size or...
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, Long Term
Rental Market Becoming Advantagous for the Renters 2008-07-26 22:57:06 The home market changes have had an interesting side effect: Changes in the rental market.
Change 1: The RentalMarket
has More Renters
Even though the prices have decreased since the...
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