tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463194417013587712011-10-25T16:48:49.148-07:00Temecula Real Estate Daily BloggingsKathy Neilsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17033690672393706605noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246319441701358771.post-69433528297397717222009-02-24T10:52:00.000-08:002009-02-24T10:54:43.064-08:00

So you want to get in on the great real estate deals before they are gone but you’re not sure about your credit scores and how they will affect you ability to buy. Maybe you know your score but you think it’s too low to qualify for a home. Maybe you’ve filed bankruptcy in the past and are wondering how long before you’ll be able to qualify for a mortgage or maybe you’ve got bad credit and want to

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You watch the real estate market continue to flounder. Prices continue to fall and foreclosures are still the topic of almost every conversation. Most of these conversations revolve around the irresponsibility of home buyers who bought with no money down or bought just too much home. But people who played by the rules are losing their homes too.Sue and John Tate sold their home for a tidy profit

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You see it on the news every evening…foreclosures continue to rise. Prices continue to fall. But there is some good news as well, sales are up. That’s right the market for foreclosures is booming and sales are rising at a steady rate. Short sales are selling as well. Does this mean it’s time to finally get into the real estate market for a good investment? Who knows? But if you think it’s the

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Anything that seems too good to be true either is or will be in the near future unless you know ways around it. That holds true for this scenario of a second chance to own a home before losing one to foreclosure.Last year many people were easily able to buy another home then let their current home go into foreclosure or attempt a short sale. All of these people were current on their mortgage and

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In today’s tough real estate market home sellers need to pay attention to the smallest of details, for they can be the difference between selling your home and watching it sit on the market month after month. These details can range from minor repairs to a major restaging. For any home to sell these details must be a part of an overall plan that includes correctly pricing your home for the real

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I just read an article from the Press Enterprise telling its readers about acts of Fraud perpetrated on innocent Mortgage Companies. WHAT? These same mortgage companies that gave out bad loans like candy are now reported as the victim? The writer is less than objective and the article is nothing more than scare tactics. One commenter in particular was very astute at summarizing the real root of

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Loosing a home to foreclosure is never an easy choice but for some people it may not even be a choice...for others, they weigh the consequences and make an educated decision. Which ever scenario applies there are definitely hurdles to over come and penalties that apply. Many people over look the causes and focus on the action without taking into consideration that most banks expect people to get

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You're probably scratching your head wondering how hard can it be to buy a foreclosure these days? They are lining every residential street. Well a few months ago I'd have said very easy, today however the buyers are out in full force and well priced foreclosures are selling in days and at prices over the asking. How is that possible with the state of real estate in such decline? Easy, buyers are

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I thought about posting this as a comment but knew many people would never see it. Yes I rant and rave a bit about the banks taking advantage of unknowing and naive buyers. I feel strongly about the buyers who were too intimidated to ask questions or didn't understand all the ramifications of the loan they were getting and the so called solution of a refi (namely an appraisal and value). Although

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The real estate market was just entering an upswing in 2000 and 2001. Prices were rising and the market was strong. Lending guidelines were pretty much as they had been with tight qualifying restrictions. But as the market continued to strengthen banks became greedy...disguising their actions of loosening lending guidelines and offering new loans as an attempt to help people purchase a home but

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Why would anyone want to let their home go into foreclosure? Many people however are facing this situation but before they let their current home go into foreclosure they will simply go buy another home. Some view this practice as immoral. Maybe it is and maybe it isn't. I would think each person's reasons for considering this solution are very different and can range from a loss of income or

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By this time the slow real estate market has taken its toll on new and inexperienced real estate agents Heck its take its toll on all real estate agents. The difference between producers and non producers however is huge. Producers have taken a cut in pay as fewer homes sell and buyers are still on the ropes as to whether this is finally the right time to buy. Non producers have made no money and

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Many buyers have been fence sitting for a while now. Some for a year of more waiting for the market to BOTTOM OUT. The problem with this is the buyers who are waiting are the inexperienced buyers. These buyers seem to think that if they buy one second before the dreaded BOTTOM hits then they've made a huge mistake. So what happens is these inexperienced investors wait too long making an even

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Once HOAs ruled the roost and took no prisoners when in came to deliquent dues. Some HOAs were notorious for instigating Foreclosure action on back owed dues anywhere from $100.00 and up. Yes one hundred dollars. Can you imagine? Well those days seem to be over with new legislation in California. Now HOAs are much more limited as to when they can start the foreclosure process. These days though

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If you are considering purchasing another home then letting your present home go into foreclosure here are some tips that will save you trouble later down the line as well as help the transaction run smoothly.1. You need an excellent lender who can structure your new home loan properly; after all there will be questions by the new lender.2. You need an excellent real estate agent who knows how to

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I’m often asked if banks will pay closing costs in the purchase of REO property (Real Estate Owned)...in other words a bank owned property. The answer is yes. Most banks will pay closing costs. These costs are added to the purchase price, so if you offer 250,000 for a property and ask for $5000 in closing costs the bank sees the purchase price as $245,000. If this isn’t their bottom line they’ll

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There are many homeowners who owe more on their homes these days than that home is worth. These homeowners are often making high mortgage payments. Some may face circumstances where they need to move, but in this declining real estate market selling a home these days can be impossible. So what is a person to do? Some buyers who are faced with having to move are taking drastic steps to ensure

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In late November and into December the market really picked up and some homes that had been sitting on the market for a year or more were now finally in escrow. Buy why did this happen? Some say the market is finally hitting bottom and these buyers wanted to beat the rush of people this summer searching for and bidding on the best real estate deals. Others say this is a regular occurrence and

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If you're looking for a tax deduction to help alleviate your tax consequences for 2007 then time is running short. If a real estate transaction is on your shortlist of possibles then there is just enough time left to buy a great house and get a great tax deduction from the purchase. It's a double whammy and lots of investors do it. Buying at the end of the year for investors is one of the easiest

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The real estate market is rough everywhere...even for foreclosures and bank owned homes. In fact many bank owned properties are sitting for months. The reason they're sitting is simple. Either the bank or the listing agent has priced the home too high. SOUND FAMILIAR? well it should, owners aren't the only ones who can over price a home. The banks are more motivated to sell than owners though and

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The popular concept of overpricing your home to compensate for low offers can hurt you and the sale of your home way more than it can help. First of all, many qualified buyers and their agents don't like to low ball a house. The only people that try this are the investors or the people fishing for a great deal and often these buyers aren't serious about buying unless they get a home for a

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It's inevitable, with the number of foreclosures on the market right now some of you may find yourself buying a foreclosure. They are a great way to get a great value. But will the end result be worth the hassles and delays of the transaction? First of all, not all foreclosures are a hassle, in fact many of them may be as easy as buying a home from an owner seller and it will mostly depend on

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Well, the foreclosure sale at the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday evening was well attended. About 200 people came to watch and bid. The atmosphere was charged as buyers received their bidding number and waited anxiously for their choice to come up for bid. I'm pretty sure all the homes sold; at least in the eyes of the buyer. It seems most homes sold for about $100. per sq ft on average.

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I had an interesting call yesterday regarding a situation facing many people in today's real estate market. This person has been trying to sell his home for over a year with no bites. I'm sure that sounds familiar to many. Because he needs things in a home that he didn't when he purchased his present home he wants to buy something bigger. The prices are so good in some areas he can get a bigger

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It's a buyers market and you're a buyer. You want the very best deal you can get. There are loads of homes for sale; over 1000 in Temecula alone. So where do you start? That question is easy. Find a good buyers agent and tell them what you're looking for. Let them do the work and present you with their findings. Chances are some of the homes they find will be bank owned homes and these are

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I had an incident yesterday that just confirms to me how important it is for every agent to make sure their paperwork in filled in properly. I'm an easy going and friendly agent but I learned long ago you can't rely on other agents admitting to mistakes or having the integrity to stand up and take the blame for their mistakes. Most often it turns into a big argument that both wish had never

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If the lending industry isn't paranoid enough already with Foreclosures and Shortsales constantly nipping at their heals, the recent fires in Southern California are sending them over the edge. Properties ready to close are experiencing funding problems as lenders are requesting last minute property verifications before the money will be wired. Of course, this request comes in the morning of the

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There's always a comparison between Temecula and Murrieta...Who's better? Who's nicer? Who has the best prices? And so on. So I did a little comparison of my own. TEMECULAIn Temecula this morning there were 1,372 active listings. So far for the month of October 46 listings have sold.26 Sales for Owner/Sellers12 Bank Owned2 Shortsales6 new homes listed in MLSThe average sale in Temecula had an

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A bad real estate agent just like a good one, can come in many forms; from shifty devious and untruthful, just plain lazy, to uninformed or just doesn’t care. Unfortunately many people got into real estate to make a fast buck, they thought it would be quick and easy and never took the time to learn the industry. Many of these people are out there walking around representing themselves as real

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When you think of a good real estate agent what comes to mind?@ Do you think of a shark? An agent that can negotiate the pants off the Pope while talking on the phone and driving on the freeway all while singing along to “I’m a Bitch I’m a lover I’m a Child I’m a Mother” OK, maybe a guy wouldn’t be singing that…or maybe some do… I don’t know.@Maybe you think of a good agent as a kind and caring

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Shortsales are increasing as the housing market continues to decline. Shortsales in Temecula are all over the MLS and you'll be able to find them easily in an MLS search. If you look closely at these ads you'll notice something common in all of the remarks "Sale Subject To Lender Approval". Those 5 words can be the kiss of death for many buyers and sellers. What this statement means is the

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The Internet has made finding a home so much easier these days, and often buyers wonder why they even need an agent. But finding the home is only the first step in buying a home and many times it’s the easiest step as well.A buyer’s agent can be your biggest asset and your best ally, all at no cost to you. So why would any buyer, in their right mind turn down professional now cost service? Beats

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A Foreclosure auction of astronomical proportions will be held November 6th at 7pm at the Temecula Creek Inn. The website shows 80 homes in and around the Temecula Valley and feature modest Sun City retirement homes to upscale Murrieta and Temecula locations. These homes are currently listed for sale with various real estate agents and are also available for bid now via the website at http://

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Why do the smart buyers buy real estate during the Holidays? For most buyers and sellers the summer months represent the buying season. From June through the end of August buyers look and look for the perfect home and often miss the really good deals or pay more than they wanted because other buyers are out there also, looking for the perfect house. Because of the competition, buyers don't get

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I received two very good questions yesterday so I thought I'd answer them here.Q- If the buyer puts an offer in on a home in as is condition, then after the inspection he decides to cancel the sale can he?A- In California, there are contingencies built into the contract that are not removed until the buyer and seller remove them. In most cases when a home is sold in "as is" condition this means

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Foreclosure reality is not only affecting homeowners but renters as well. High mortgage payments are not always realistic rental payments and many homeowners who can't sell their home because of the market drop, are renting these homes. These new landlords are taking a loss every month. A loss many cannot absorb. As the noose tightens around strapped homeowners necks, many are letting their

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Although in many area's the real estate market is slow, buyers are still out there looking. They mostly search the Internet but on the weekends they may drive around to get the feel of the area and the neighborhood. Curb appeal is critical to both Internet browsers and street browsers. The Internet has opened a whole new world to people searching for homes. Many will sit in front of the computer

Kathy Neilsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17033690672393706605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246319441701358771.post-44487031062698864292007-10-11T06:10:00.000-07:002007-10-11T06:43:07.060-07:00

Old Town Temecula is host to a weekly Farmers Market. Evey Saturday morning till noon you can find fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, crafts, some clothing, flowers and plants and more. It's a small market, just fitting in the bus station parking lot. You can walk through the thing in 5 minutes unless you find something to look at. I've been there more than a few times and really like it.

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Temecula, like so many other cities, has been hit hard due to the housing slump, and a drop in real estate market prices. A look at the map and you can get a good picture of Temecula's short term outlook. For sellers this represents a discouraging picture. As more REO's hit the market, undercutting prices to get rid of these bank owned properties, private sellers have less chance of getting a

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I was curious what was going on in the Inland Empire this weekend as far as new listings, sales and closing. Normally this time of year (September) the market is slow due to kids going back to school. Once kids are settled and a routine is established buyers venture back out into the real estate market. October and November are usually pretty good months as the real buyers are out at this time.

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Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period.

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I have buyers! Actually I've had these buyers since March. We've looked at a few houses and put in a few offers and now we have an accepted offer on a Bank Owned property. Banks drive hard bargains when it comes to contingencies and a closing date. The bank allows 5 days for buyer inspections after that too bad so sad. If we close late due to the buyers side an initial $300. will be charged, plus

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The subject had to come up sooner or later being so close to Halloween and all. I once had the pleasure or misfortune of listing a house that the owner later revealed was haunted. Now the house had been for sale for a while and wasn't in great shape to begin with and then the owner has the nerve to drop this bombshell on me. I'm no clairvoyant or medium, but honest to god I never felt weird in

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If clutter has you down, The National Association of Professional Organizers (www.napo.net) offers these handy tips.Kid’s Room· Place bins and boxes on lower shelves so a child can put away the toys.· Label storage so it’s easy for children to put items where they belong.· Provide low hooks to hang up sweaters, pajamas, jackets, book bags, etc.· Take children with you when you go to donate

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Canceling a listing can be tricky if you don't go about it the right way. The right way is addressing the issue before you sign your listing agreement. You should talk with your new agent and discuss this with them, stating your concerns. Let the agent know that it for some reason you need to cancel the listing, they will comply with your wishes. You should request they enter this agreement

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If you’re in a slow housing market, which is most of the country, then a good real estate agent is worth his or her weight in gold. And, to be sure, that’s what they’re going to charge you. But commission is always negotiable, and there is one area of the contract that is often overlooked by the seller; an area that can potentially save the seller thousands in real estate commissions.When an

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Today, almost every transaction is completed with a home warranty in place. This is coverage to protect the new homeowner. But what does this protection cover? That's what most people don't understand. They also don't understand that this is not necessarily a free feature. If you have a problem with an appliance or air conditioning unit or whatever, when you call your home warranty provider,

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The real estate market in California leaves something to be desired, what with short sales and foreclosures and many more homes on the market than buyers for these homes.We see news everyday reinforcing the fact that right now is not a good time to sell you home. Unfortunately, some people out there have no choice. So their home is on the market.They want to sell, they need to sell, they know

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How many of you out there ever thought about the do's and don'ts when it comes to dealing with a Real Estate Agent? Probably not very many.As a consumer you expect a certain amount of respect and knowledge from your agent. You assume your calls will be returned promptly, you expect them to be honest with you at all times and most importantly, they must have your best interests in mind always. But

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