Archive for October 2010
Real Estate Contract Law Basics for the Homebuyer
Many people who purchase real estate have little understanding of the way the law effects your purchase, yet it is important to learn because your purchase is a legal transaction. In California, according to the Statute of Frauds all contracts for the sale of real property must be in writing to be legally enforceable. When…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Foreclosure Halt
In response to numerous questions I have received lately regarding the foreclosure moratorium I thought it would be helpful to explain what exactly is going on, what it means and how it may or may not help you, the homeowner , seller or buyer. This whole business of lenders temporarily halting foreclosures started when homeowners…
Read MoreFree Distressed Homeowner Workshop Thursday
If you are underwater with your mortgage or are facing circumstances that may effect your ability to pay in the future, there is a workshop this Thursday that is just for you. This free workshop will be held at the San Diego Convention Center from 1 p.m to 7:30 p.m. There will be numerous lenders…
Read MoreWelcome LaMar Real Estate!
Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends, I am thrilled to announce that I have decided to form my own company, LaMar Real Estate. While leaving Windermere was a difficult decision, I will always value the positive attitudes, support and friendly faces that made up a wonderful family. Over the years in this business I have realized…
Read MoreHow Safe Are Our Schools?
In case you don’t listen to local news, or if you don’t live in the San Diego County area, there was a shooting this past Friday at a Carlsbad elementary school. An obviously deranged man decided to go to the school, jump the fence to the playground, and shoot at children. Luckily some construction workers…
Read MoreBank of America HALTS Foreclosures Across Country
In a move that came as a surprise to many, Bank of American announced today that it was halting foreclosures nationwide, while it investigates its policies. Within the last few weeks B of A and other lending institutions had made public that they were thinking of investigating foreclosure protocol in states that are judicial foreclosure…
Read MoreCarlsbad Parks Update
There is great news to share on the new Alga Norte Community Park in Carlsbad, which has been in limbo for some time. The City Council voted last week to move ahead with construction on this exciting new city addition, located on Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Road. The new park will house an aquatic complex,…
Read MoreMortgage Help for Military Families
Military families in need of assistance with making mortgage payments just got a boost from the government. Fannie Mae recently announced it will reduce or suspend monthly mortgage payments for up to six months for families whose struggles are related to the death or injury of a service member. Fannie Mae also will refrain from…
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