Archive for October 2011
San Diego November Calendar of Events
November 5 Curie’s 33rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair One of the largest holiday craft fairs in San Diego, drawing thousands of visitors, and is extremely popular with crafters statewide. Each year the fair generally has entertainment for the whole family including over 100 booths of handmade art and craft items, a kid’s corner, bake sale,…
Read More5 Reasons Buying and Selling Real Estate is Difficult Today
Buying and selling anything in this economy can be a bit tricky, and that goes for real estate as well. Many buyers, who think they’ll be able to negotiate a phenomenal deal, are often discouraged when they actually get out there in the market and try to do so. Likewise, sellers who price their homes…
Read MoreWill Homeowners Really Be Helped by New HARP Changes?
Recently the Obama administration announced changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) that are aimed at helping homeowners refinance mortgages, even when there is no equity in their homes. Their goal is to help the millions of homeowners and prevent more foreclosures, but what is involved and will it really work? Some of the…
Read MoreRecent Real Estate News, and How it Effects You
There has been plenty of recent housing news that could effect the value of your home, so here are some of the latest updates: Bill to allow visas to foreign home buyers. Congress is considering a bill that would allow foreign homebuyers to purchase residential property in the U.S., in an effort to stimulate the…
Read MoreWant to Get Your Distressed Home Sold? It May Matter Who You Know
You have heard the famous line, “it’s all who you know.” That has proven to be true in many cases – getting a reservation at a swanky new restaurant, upgrading to a better hotel room, getting a great job or a promotion over others who may be more qualified….but who would ever have thought that…
Read MoreNew Lender Role: Landlord?
There have been quite a few crazy ideas proposed by the Feds to help the housing market, but in the recent panic to finally DO something, the latest proposal takes the cake: make lenders landlords. As the number of lender-owned properties continues to rise, and as lenders remain hesitant to release them to be sold…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Detectors: Are Sellers Liable?
You may or may not have heard that as of July 1, 2011 carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in every single family residence. So, what is your liability if you are a seller – do you have to install them before the close of escrow? While it is true that carbon monoxide detectors must…
Read MoreDon’t Blow Your Real Estate Purchase: Understanding Material Terms
Understanding the difference between material and non-material terms in a real estate contract is of great importance to the real estate purchaser. While most agents understand need for specificity in real estate contracts, buyers and sellers should also know the difference between material and non-material terms in order to avoid potential problems with the sale…
Read MoreOpen House Sunday 1-4: Carlsbad Beauty with Large Yard
This coastal South Carlsbad view home has been exceptionally maintained. Nestled in the gated hilltop community of Mar Brisa, this home offers the largest and most popular floorplan and sits on one of the biggest lots. Open Sunday, October 16, from 1:00 to 4:00 – plus win gift cards and take home free goodies just…
Read MoreWhy Short Sales Fail
Not all short sales get approved; in fact, some statistics claim only half make it to closing. The truth is that both the agent and seller need to do everything in their power to get these sales approved, but sometimes it is simply out of their hands. Here are the reasons short sales fail: 1. …
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