From the category archives:

Orange County Real Estate

Short Sales 101: What’s All the Buzz About?

March 12, 2009

So you’re seeing the words “SHORT SALE” splashed all over real estate signs across town, on the news and in the headlines. Short sales are everywhere, but exactly WHAT ARE THEY and WHO BENEFITS from them? Let’s take a quick, painless, non-confusing look. You’ll be clued-in in no time, and if you have any questions, [...]

Read the full article →

Top 5 Benefits of Buying a Bank-Owned Home

March 5, 2009

1. More home for your buck. How? By taking advantage of potentially lower interest rates and dramatically lower prices, two ways in which banks entice buyers to take a losing asset of their hands—fast! Bank-owned (REOs) and foreclosed upon properties average discounts between 20% and 25% off their overall retail value. Buying the property “as [...]

Read the full article →

Quality Bank-Owned (REO) Los Angeles Home for Sale

March 4, 2009

For More Photos Click Here Price: $204,900 Call to Schedule a Personal Tour Address: 626 W. 110th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044 Home Type: Single-Family Traditional, Single-story Square Feet: 1,176 Lot Size: 5,002 Year Built: 1925 Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Outdoor Extras: Secure fence; located on a very nice street; detached 2-car garage; long [...]

Read the full article →

Obama’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan: Who Is Eligible?

February 28, 2009

Here’s what you need to know about President Barack Obama’s new Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (HASP) to help stabilize the housing market and help millions of struggling borrowers keep their homes. What is it? Who is eligible? How will it directly impact you and your family? The first portion of HASP, the Homeowner Affordability [...]

Read the full article →

Southern California Home Prices Plummet as Foreclosures Rise

February 28, 2009

Southern California home prices have fallen to 2002 levels, according to a recent Los Angeles Times report, and they won’t stop plummeting any time soon. SOCAL HOMES BECOMING MORE AFFORDABLE Studies show that significantly more people will be able to realize the American dream of home ownership in Southern California than they have been since [...]

Read the full article →

The Inside Scoop: How Banks & Mortgage Servicers Are Coping With Foreclosure Explosion

February 26, 2009

In an effort to stay on top of the latest in the exploding foreclosures market and the ever-adapting mortgage loan servicing industry, I had the benefit of attending the Feb. 17-20 MBA’s National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo in Tampa, Florida. I’m excited to share the crucial insider information I was able to learn and [...]

Read the full article →

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Foreclosure Moratorium Explained

February 25, 2009

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a 90-day moratorium on California home foreclosures (legislation SB2X-7 and AB2X-7) amid criticism that the law likely won’t put a dent in the skyrocketing pace of repossessions. Here’s what you need to know: The bill, as part of the state’s recent budget deal, safeguards owner-occupied residences that had first loans on [...]

Read the full article →

This Week’s Top Properties: 3 Great Value Southern California Foreclosures

February 24, 2009

44 Tavella Place, Foothill Ranch, Calif. 92610 VIP SPECIAL, CALL FOR PRICING INFO CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS Square Feet: 2,115 Lot Size: 3,794 sq. ft. Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Here’s your chance to buy a spectacular Orange County two-story home with all the trimmings. Nestled in a private neighborhood, this completely refurbished four-bedroom, [...]

Read the full article →

Obama Signs Economic Stimulus, Will Soon Reveal Homeowner Help Plan

February 18, 2009

Today’s breaking housing news is centered on two historic events: The Economic Stimulus Package – President Obama signed the $787-billion economic stimulus package in Denver, Colorado, just moments ago, in an attempt to revive the hard-hit economy and slow the tide of foreclosures. President Obama’s Housing Rescue Plan – Tomorrow the President will unveil his [...]

Read the full article →

Outstanding Bixby Knolls Foreclosure – Coming on the Market!

February 14, 2009

FORECLOSURE—COMING ON THE MARKET! Call for Pricing and Additional Information CLICK HERE FOR MORE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PHOTOS Address: 659 E. Claiborne Drive Long Beach, CA 90807 Home Type: Single-Family Square Feet: 1,662 Lot Size: 6,150 sq. ft. Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Year Built: 1941 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD—Minutes away from great shopping & parks! This [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →