by Ted Mackel on October 27, 2008
Proposition 8 Rallies Simi Valley Residents (2008 Election)
Proposition 8 has Simi Valley residents out campaigning early and often. Almost every day for the last couple of weeks, the major intersections of Simi Valley streets are dotted and sometimes crowded with Simi Valley residents for and against Proposition 8. Expect to see this activity increase as [...]
by Ted Mackel on October 22, 2008
12 Tips To Make Your REO Offer More Attractive (Bank Owned Homes)
Currently I represent a local Southern California Bank with their REO (Bank Owned) properties in Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, the Conejo Valley and West San Fernando Valley. I have also represented buyers on other bank owned homes. Below are 12 tips to help move [...]
by Ted Mackel on October 15, 2008
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Reset Schedule
Yesterday I attended the California Association of Realtors Tech Tuesday. At the Keynote session, we were given a quick economic look and the statistical data for future home buyers before digigng into prognosticating the tech trends coming for our business. Part of the discussion included how much longer we will be [...]
by Ted Mackel on October 13, 2008
We are in uncertain times. My grandparent’s generation, those of the Great Depression lived through hard times. This uncertainty will impact us all and impact our homes in the short term. So much has happened in the last six weeks that I have really held back before prognosticating. What I will say [...]
by Ted Mackel on October 13, 2008
Porter Ranch Fire affects Simi Valley
The Porter Ranch Fire is part of what we see in Southern California almost every fall and with the low rain fall we are ripe for wildfires like we see today. Fortunately Ventura County has very tough standards for home owners who live near fire hazard areas and since many of [...]
by Ted Mackel on October 10, 2008
Simi Valley Ghost Tour at Strathern Park Humorously Haunts Again
They are back. That is the Ghosts of Simi Valley’s past. Strathern Historical Park located in the west end of Simi Valley is home to many of the old buildings that made up early Simi Valley and is the repository of the city’s history. Set in and [...]
by Ted Mackel on October 7, 2008
Simi Valley Moorpark Real Estate Market Report – YTD Home Sales
Below is the chart for all activity from 1/1/08 through 9/30/08 for Simi Valley and Moorpark Home Sales. Significant declines in Simi Valley Moorpark housing inventory from the beginning of the year till now is a leading factor in the increased sales volume. While volumes [...]