I see questions all the time about Lis Pendens in online Real Estate discussion forums all the time. Before diving into the information below please understand the following. This information pertains to California Real Estate Law. This information was obtained with permission from the California Association of Realtors Legal Department. I am not an attorney and this […]
I’d Like To Buy Your House For Cash – Beware of Short Sale Flipping
A series of news reports over the last few years are covering a problem that has hit the Short Sale Market. As in any market, if there is an opportunity, the opportunist go to work. This time they are trying to create screaming deals out of Short Sale properties. Beware of Short Sale Flipping These flippers […]
5 keys to finding a good Real Estate Agent & Negotiating a Commission
Every once a while my phone rings and I am asked, “ how much do you charge?” There are a few things that remain constant with this type of incoming call for my services. First, the people who usually call with this question are in the very early stages of research as to which is […]
What is a Short Sale & Can I Short Sell my Home?
What is a short sale? A short sale occurs when the seller of a property owes more money against that property than what they can ultimately sell the property for. Example, you have a $500,000 loan against your property, but now it is only worth $400,000. Adding the costs to sell your property at $400,000, […]
Simi Valley Home Sales Report for November 2010
Simi Valley home sales trends for November 2010 continued to match patterns we’ve seen over the last year. Volumes, pricing and most other factors remain unchanged month over month. While this stability is a good sign for the Simi Valley real estate market, most are still uneasy about future outlook of home sales. Interest rates […]
5 Reasons Home Values Should Not be your Biggest Worry
How in the world can I get away with saying Home Values should not be your biggest worry? I am sure this statement is enough to get under the skin of any homeowner/home seller and those buyers out there looking for the best deals possible. As a seller, the goal is to get the highest […]
Simi Valley Indian Hills Ridge Home Sales History
See properties for sale All Indian Hills Tracts Indian Hills Ranch Indian Hills Estates Indian Hills Ridge Indina Hills Meadows Below are tables representing Simi Valley Indian Hills Ridge Home Sales History. The Indian Hills Ridge Tract is located off Flanagan east of Yosemite. This is a quick snapshot at how the Indian Hills Ridge […]
3 Signs your home is not Ready to Show- (Simi Valley Homes for sale)
I was out this week showing Simi Valley homes to clients and the bank owned Simi Valley homes (REOs) have enough issues that can be understandable; however, the owner occupied properties could really use some help as well. I shot a few pictures while out and decided to bring up this topic again as Simi […]
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead – 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Expires
Friday, April 30th – The 1st time home buyer tax credit expired at midnight June 30, 2010. Stick a fork in it’s done! Ding dong the witch is dead! Hallelujah! Okay what’s wrong with me? While the first-time home buyer’s tax credit was designed to stimulate the market and I’m sure you could probably find […]
SB 401 – What’s My Short Sale Tax Liability With The State of California?
So, you’re trying to figure out if you have California Tax Liability With The State of California if you sold your Simi Valley home via Short Sale or are planning to short sell your home. SB 401 is set to work in line with the IRS Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 forgiving tax liabilities […]
