Make The Most Of The Real Estate Market
For those who are unused to the market, Real Estate can seem like a very scary process. Especially considering the economic see-saw that has struck the country these last few years. However it does not have to be. ... Read More
Information For Concrete Solutions For Infrastructure
Concrete Solutions for Infrastructure has been around for some time. Concrete is a material that has been used within roads, bridges, as well as many other things. As the amount of transportation increases, so does the need for the kinds of products that are capable of holding up. Therefore, better technologies are needed in order to keep up with the amount of traffic on the roads. ... Read More
Short Patience With Big Bear Short Sales
A very common question that I am asked these days is \” What exactly is the difference between a short sale and a REO?\” Typically I then go into a detailed explanation of the negatives and positives and eventually make then understand that REO\’s are for sure the way to go. I\’ve had a few deals in the last couple of months that really bring that realization to light. ... Read More
Trapped in Big Bear…Sort Of
In early 2010, Big Bear Lake, CA had a record snow storm. Along the coast of So Cal, many cities were pummeled with severe flooding. Big Bear was covered in at least five feet of snow. Some areas of Big Bear, like Moonridge, suffered more, but the entire community worked together to ease the suffering of others nearby. ... Read More
Look Out For Wacky REO\’s
In one of my latest home sales, I had some bizarre issues with a REO regarding per diems and funky delays. I hope this quick tale spares someone else out there a bit of grief. ... Read More
Watch Out For REO Timelines
It is very important that your Realtor knows the vast difference between a REO, a bank owned property, and a normal listing. If your Realtor isn\’t aware of the differences between the two, you could end up losing your money, or worse yet, the property you desired to purchase. Let me explain how this could happen. ... Read More
Bad Realtor, Bad Deal
There is a plus side to the housing market being in a decline, and that would be the limited amount of bad agents out there. This is a great benefit if you are in the market to buy or sell a home, because chances are you will find a more reliable, up-to-date realtor. In the past a lot of agents did a lot of their work from their offices, but now they really do need to be out in the field in order to be successful. With that information though, you do still need to be careful in choosing your agent. ... Read More
Big Bear Short Sales Don\’t Always Stick
So I was dealing with a short sale home and I knew for sure it wouldn\’t be a short sale for long… ... Read More
Watch Out For The Other Realty Team
A little while ago, some clients of mine made an offer on an REO. Everything seemed to be proceeding according to plan. ... Read More
Limited Supply of Homes Accessible for Typical Homebuyers
In an effort to encourage consumers to buy a home now, the federal government has recently expanded to move-up buyers and extended until April the tax credit for homebuyers. Many believe there is a huge supply homes listed for sale and the addition of buyers to the mix will get everything moving again . Unfortunately it\’s not that easy. Countless consumers make an offer on a house, only to find that they are not the only one who wants to buy it. That\’s because there is a very limited supply of homes available to a young person or couple who want to buy with a small down payment and questionable credit. The sort of consumer who can buy a home is restricted by the owner\’s situation. ... Read More
