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Nearly one quarter of homes reduced asking price in July

Nearly one quarter of homes reduced asking price in July

In the first half of 2010, cities in the Western U.S. were experiencing a decrease in reductions. This month, the same cities experienced some of the largest surges in… Read more ⇢
Foreclosure Sales Account for 31% of First Quarter Sales

Foreclosure Sales Account for 31% of First Quarter Sales

Both home buyers and agents have come to rely on RealtyTrac® as a great resource for tracking foreclosures in our area. Their new study shows that sales of foreclosure… Read more ⇢
Westwood Monthly Foreclosure Update July 2010

Westwood Monthly Foreclosure Update July 2010

My work as a Home Retention Specialist and Realtor gives me an interesting vantage point on the hidden marketplace of foreclosure. There are 76 pre-foreclosures (active NOD’s) right now… Read more ⇢
July Market Summary

July Market Summary

See how record-low interest rates are creating an ideal scenario for buyers in this month’s market summary. Deborah Bremner The Bremner Group at Coldwell Banker REALTOR, 00588885, ABR,… Read more ⇢
July Foreclosure Report: Find Your Neighborhood

July Foreclosure Report: Find Your Neighborhood

My work as a Home Retention Specialist and Realtor gives me an interesting vantage point on the hidden marketplace of foreclosure. Each neighborhood in Los Angeles has its own… Read more ⇢
Cool Pool Trends Add Value

Cool Pool Trends Add Value

Installing a pool in your backyard adds an average of 7.7 percent to your home’s value. It also makes the summer months a lot more fun. This week, my newsletter explores… Read more ⇢
California’s median home price up 21 percent in April from a year ago

California’s median home price up 21 percent in April from a year ago

California’s median home price—the point at which half of homes sold for more and half for less—rose 21 percent in April compared with a year earlier, but sales of… Read more ⇢
Banks are Opposing C.A.R.’s Bill to Protect Borrowers

Banks are Opposing C.A.R.’s Bill to Protect Borrowers

SB 1178 will be voted on soon by the entire Senate. It’s time for all of us to make our voices heard in California to protect homeowners and to… Read more ⇢
How Long Will Negative Equity Last?

How Long Will Negative Equity Last?

Most homes to begin building positive equity by late 2015 The typical U.S. homeowner in a negative equity position will begin to build positive home equity by late 2015… Read more ⇢
The Press is BUZZING about Our Buyer Bonus . . . are YOU?

The Press is BUZZING about Our Buyer Bonus . . . are YOU?

BUZZING – Slang: a feeling of intense enthusiasm, excitement, or exhilaration. This week has seen a tremendous amount of press on the Buyer… Read more ⇢
Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

In this week’s newsletter, we explain your options in a growing real estate market, show you how to outsource on a budget, and reveal the top 5 musical tours of the… Read more ⇢
Understanding Your Options in a Growing Real Estate Market

Understanding Your Options in a Growing Real Estate Market

With the housing recovery in full force, the game is changing for those looking to enter the market. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out… Read more ⇢
A Mother’s Day Tribute

A Mother’s Day Tribute

Everybody knows that a good mother gives her children a feeling of trust and stability. She is their earth. She is the one they can count on for the… Read more ⇢
How to buy a foreclosure

How to buy a foreclosure

Many buyers, especially first-timers, hope to purchase a foreclosed property at a bargain price. While purchasing a foreclosed home can be a wise choice for some buyers, it is… Read more ⇢
Notice of Work on the Sunset Ramp

Notice of Work on the Sunset Ramp

On May 7, 2010, a six-month closure for the LADWP – 29 Improvement Project will go into effect on Church Ln. between Sunset Bl. and Kiel St. The City… Read more ⇢

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