The American Dream. Is it still Alive?
February 26, 2010 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comment
Well, I’m sure that there are some, maybe more than some, cynics that would love to argue that the American Dream is dead. In these days where the seller isn’t really a seller, you know, the kind that blood runs through their veins, the process can feel very detached. There’s almost never a connection between [...]
HVCC (Home Valuation Code of Conduct) or How we misplaced the baby after throwing out the bath water.
February 22, 2010 · Filed Under Real Estate · 6 Comments
HVCC? Home Valuation Code of Conduct….
Really?! Here is one more example of how a well intentioned albeit not well thought out regulation is complicating the transaction by messing with the appraiser. Let me explain….. We now have an additional level of management that draws money away from the already low (in my opinion) cost of [...]
Getting the Short Sale approved (two loans) can be a win-win-win-win-win. That’s win x 5
February 19, 2010 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comment
Well, it’s getting more and more complicated and in order for a short sale with two loans to happen, the second lien holder has to drop the lien and if they don’t, there’s no sale. Unfortunately for the seller, and the REALTOR, both of the lenders (lien holders) have some control. I just want to point [...]
Think banks are losing money on that Short Sale?
February 9, 2010 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comment
Wow, that is about all I can say for now… It will take me a few minutes for me to pull my jaw up off the floor after I watched this short little video. Thank you Nick for sharing this with all your Facebook friends. Please take about 2 minutes and watch this video and then [...]
Service after the close. Always call your REALTOR !!!!!!
February 5, 2010 · Filed Under Real Estate · 2 Comments
OK, I understand not wanting to unduly bother your REALTOR after you close escrow on your new home. But when you first take possession of your new abode, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer, there are usually lots of questions that need answers and your agent is the logical choice, and usually the best [...]
