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

Written by on 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 [...] Read more »

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

Written by on 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 more »

Top 5 Benefits of Buying a Bank-Owned Home

Written by on 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 more »

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

Written by on February 28, 2009

Here is 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 [...] Read more »

Southern California Home Prices Plummet as Foreclosures Rise

Written by on 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 more »

Luxury Beachfront Belmont Shore Foreclosure for Sale

Written by on February 27, 2009

Call to Schedule a Personal Tour Address: 5341 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803 Home Type: Single-Family Square Feet: 1,569 Lot Size: 3,900 sq. ft. Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Year Built: 1961 Neighborhood: Belmont Shore This amazing, not-yet-listed foreclosure is located in Long Beach’s most exclusive beachside neighborhood. The spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath luxury home [...] Read more »

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Foreclosure Moratorium Explained

Written by on 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 more »

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

Written by on 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 more »

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Will It Help Homeowners At Risk of Foreclosure?

Written by on January 30, 2009

Why is TARP in the news? Because President Obama is considering spending up to $100 billion in financial rescue funds from the Treasury Department’s $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program. Why? To put the brakes on the subprime mortgage crisis. Bank regulators and Congressional leaders, are pressuring the Obama administration to use the funds to [...] Read more »

Tax Consequences of a Short Sale

Written by on June 25, 2008

I spoke with the LA Times staff reported Diane Wedner recently about the tax consequences of a short sale. Check out the full story here: click here for the full story. Seller may face tax and credit troubles in a short sale An owner can sell a house for less than its value and the [...] Read more »