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Tag Archives: California
6 Years of Growth could spell Trouble
Real estate and other markets have been on s fantastic run, the last 6 years. Most markets have made a full recovery from the previous down-turns. Yet, as we’ve all heard the old saying “too much of a good thing…” … Continue reading
Mortgage Closings are now Taking Longer
Some of you may have already heard about the new consumer protections called “TRID”, which stands for this mouth-full; “TILA (for Truth In Lending Act), RESPA (for Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act), Integrated, Disclosures. Yup, congress, through the Consumer Financial … Continue reading
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Tagged ag settlement, California, comparable properties, Department of Housing and Urban Development, federal housing administration, investing 101, low interest rates, mortgage bankers association, mortgage insurance premium, mortgage insurance premiums, mortgage payments, Multiple listing service, protection, Real estate broker, real-estate, Sales
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Missed it by that much
Zillow, Trulia and other online real estate systems are great entertainment. For anyone who is just starting the process of purchasing or selling a home, and like to gather as much information as possible, they provide a loose idea, of … Continue reading
Surprise…I’m not going to tell you “It’s Time to Sell”
I’m going to let you make that decision, based on the facts of our current real estate market. The trend – Median sales prices in California have been appreciating for going on 5 years now. More the most part, all … Continue reading
More home buyers turning to social media
LOS ANGELES (June 26) – Reflecting the proliferating use of social media in today’s society, more home buyers are turning to social media in the home-buying process than ever, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2014 Survey of … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, amount of money, Buyer, California, comparable properties, economy, federal housing administration, Fullerton Arboretum, investing 101, lease option, lease to purchase, low interest rates, MLS, Orange County California, real-estate, security, Taxes
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One little √ could Cost $10,000s on a Home Purchase or Sale
No matter how hard the attorneys work to protect everyone in a real estate transaction, with longer & longer contracts, there will always be loopholes and/or room for deference in interpretation. Real Estate transactions are fraught with danger, to anyone who … Continue reading
5 Top Reasons to Love Fullerton, CA
Before my wife and I bought a home here in Fullerton, we found ourselves coming here for the wonderful dining, theatre, warm people and quaint down town atmosphere. Since we made the move, 14 years ago, we have come to … Continue reading
Specialization for first time Sellers
There are many programs available for first time home Buyers. As well as a myriad of agents wanting to work with them. You see ads for them in literally every aspect of the real estate transaction. But who’s on the side of the … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Business and Economy, California, Real estate broker, real-estate, Sales, United States
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The O. C. Realty Reality 