Monthly Archives: November 2009

Be a Better Shopper!

There are already so many things to think about when deciding to buy a home.  You want to be sure that all your bases are covered, and that those working for you are working in your best interest. No doubt … Continue reading

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Straight Ahead to Foreclosure!

Scott Grannis provides us with an interesting take on the supposed slew of foreclosures hitting our streets soon. Will it help keep prices stable? Or will it add to the looming real estate slump? Are you ready?

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Home Sales on the Rise

You may have heard it from your friends, read it in the papers, or heard it on the news….existing homes sales are up! And just as recently as today by 10%. Bloomberg.com has their say and it’s probably similar to … Continue reading

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Homes have Life Cycles Too!

If Los Angeleno’s spent as much time up-keeping their homes as we spend on our vanity, potential problems that arise during selling may be more manageable. Yourself, your appliances, your car, and your carpet all have life cycles right?  But … Continue reading

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Home-Buyer Tax Credits A Plenty!

The tax credit for first-time home-buyers has been extended!  Click here for more details. And a second credit benefits others: 1) Those looking to buy another home who have owned and lived in a home for at least five consecutive … Continue reading

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30-Year Mortgage Rates fall below 5%

Posted in the WSJ is an article indicating that traditional 30-year interest rates fell below 5% according to Freddie Mac. This in conjunction with the extension of the first-time home buyer tax credit make it a very tempting time to … Continue reading

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