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Real-Time REO Reporting – 8800 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA

March 1, 2010

Here we are in a cozy condo development right behind the Orange Curtain – the gateway from Long Beach into Orange County.

The 2 bedroom 2 bath REO condo is located at 8800 Garden Grove Blvd, Unit 14, in Garden Grove, CA.

It’s a newer 2-2 unit with a pool view.

Just check it out:

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One Less Foreclosure – English Garden Style Myrtle House in Bixby Knolls

February 12, 2010

Here I am at 3930 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807.

This video features a home that has been in my inventory for over a year, and was featured in a German Documentary that I was a part of last year.
I take you on a walk through the home to show you all of its best [...]

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How To Improve Your Short Sale Success

January 29, 2010

Are you in distress and considering a Short Sale as an alternative to foreclosure?

If you start the process properly, with plenty of time to spare, you drastically increase the chance of a successful sale. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping people who otherwise would end up in foreclosure, but often sellers contact me too late in the foreclosure process.

This means I need to rev up my marketing, track down the lender, drop the price way below market and call everyone I know to drum up an offer at the last minute. And if you’re too close to auction, your lender might pass on your request for a Short Sale.

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Is Long Beach Becoming More Cyclist Friendly?

January 26, 2010

Following is an article from the LA Times. It features some great information about the work that Bikestation is doing in Long Beach. Bikestation was the non-profit I co-founded before I left to start my career in real estate. I’m really proud of everything they are doing to help cyclists and motorists create a more harmonious relationship on the roads.

You can view the article on the LA Times website right here: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-outthere26-2010jan26,0,3205517.story

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3 Questions to Ask Before Considering a Short Sale

December 29, 2009

If you are thinking of pursuing a Short Sale because you’re falling behind on your mortgage payments, you might want to consider these questions before listing your house.
How Should I Price My Short Sale Property?

Ask any Short Sale brokerage and they will tell you to price your property at or near fair market value, but it’s a good idea to begin with the total debt amount owed to your lender. How frequently you reevaluate your price will depend on how far along you are in your foreclosure process and the value of the housing market at that point in time.

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Mark’s Insider Notes From the Spring 2009 Reomac Conference

April 8, 2009

I had the pleasure of joining 3,000 fellow real estate agents earlier this week as we converged in Palm Desert, Calif. for the spectacular Spring 2009 Reomac Conference. There I gained the latest insider news on successful short sales, foreclosure inventory, loss mitigation and a host of other hot real estate topics that will strengthen [...]

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Ultramodern Pine Avenue Courtyard Lofts

April 6, 2009

Address: 819-849 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA
Units: 16
Types of Units: 1 bedroom (private upstairs master bedroom lofts), 1 bath
Size Range: Approx. 800 sq. ft to 1,150 sq. ft., varied floor plans
Stories: 2
Year Built: 2005
Average HOA Dues: $215
Indoor Amenities:
• Ultramodern downstairs fireplaces
• State-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, some outfitted with gorgeous granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances [...]

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Historic Bank-Owned Home for Sale in L.A.’s Wilshire Area

March 23, 2009

Call Today to Schedule a Personal Tour
Or—NEW!—Make an offer online NOW!

Address: 1424 S. New Hampshire Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90006-4510
Home Type: Historic single-family, single-story, BANK-OWNED

Price: $369,900
Square Feet: 1,281 sq. ft.
Lot Size: sq. 4,150 sq. ft.
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Year Built: 1907
Extras:
Newer windows and roof
Central heating/cooling air
Recently renovated kitchen and bathroom
Recently refurbished hardwood floors and fixtures
Secure [...]

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Top Reasons to Sell Your Home Via Short Sale

March 13, 2009

Perhaps you’re “upside down” on your house and can no longer afford your mortgage payments. Maybe you owe more than the property is worth and simply can’t refinance. Or, it may be that you still can’t handle your house payments even after modifying your loan or reducing your interest rate. Times are tight and you’re [...]

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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, [...]

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