November 2009

Santa Clarita Real Estate – What You Need To Know – November 2009

November 19, 2009

These are Santa Clarita Real Estate statistics and things you should be aware of…for November 2009! The numbers and analysis below are reflective my opinion only, of our market as of today, November 19, 2009. Here is what stands out to me: 1) It's tough to sell a home in Agua Dulce right now for [...]

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Santa Clarita Real Estate – HUD’s $100 Down Payment Program – Episode 10

November 19, 2009

Brian gives you some details on HUD's new home purchase program where select HUD homes for sale (and managed by PEMCO) require only a $100 down payment! The only catch is that you must use an FHA loan to borrow the balance, and it must be purchased for your primary residence. The Robert and [...]

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Second Appraisals No Longer Required On FHA High Balance Loans

November 18, 2009

Hot off the presses today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a letter (see attachment link below), noting that Second Appraisals on high balance FHA loans are no longer required in declining markets. The change is effective immediately as of today. This change also applies to FHA cash-out refinance transactions as well. [...]

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Santa Clarita Real Estate – Mortgage Video Update

November 18, 2009

Thank you to The Renno Lending Team for providing our clients and blog readers with this mortgage update. If you're in the Santa Clarita area, and looking to refinance your home, or potentially buy some real estate in Santa Clarita, don't hesitate to call Jason and Keith at The Renno Lending Team of Prospect Mortgage. [...]

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What I learned from the National Association of Realtors Conference 2009

November 18, 2009

It's good to be home, but man was San Diego fun! I went to the National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo (NAR 09) last week, with my business partner Brian Ends. We figured that it was about time we join in an participate with some of our industry leaders and jump in on the dialog [...]

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At Embassy Suites Downtown San Diego, Discussing New Home Search Tools – Episode 9

November 16, 2009

Robert and Brian are hanging out at the mezzanine of the Downtown San Diego Embassy Suites Hotel, discussing a few of the new tools, of many, that they will be implementing into their business for 2010. Robert and Brian have been at the 2009 National Association of Realtors Conference and Expo all week [...]

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At the National Association of Realtors 2009 Conference & Expo – Episode 8

November 14, 2009

Brian says hello from the National Association of Realtors Conference and Expo in San Diego. Hanging out at the Realty Executives International Booth and Lounge, Brian shows you a bit of the action at the days event. This is a 4 day conference, and The Robert and Brian Team will be bringing you [...]

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Santa Clarita Home Mortgage Update – November 13, 2009

November 13, 2009

Here is another Santa Clarita home mortgage video update from our friends @ Prospect Mortgage: The Renno Lending Team Thanks Jason!

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Going To NAR 09! Time To Learn and Blog From San Diego

November 11, 2009

We will be going to the National Association of Realtors 2009 Conference and Expo in San Diego tomorrow! San Diego for 5 days, bummer, I know. We pride ourselves as being students of the real estate business. It's funny to know that veterans of the business, often come to us with their unique real estate [...]

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Santa Clarita “Foreclosure Pools”: What To Watch For – Episode 7

November 10, 2009

Robert and Brian take you through a few of their foreclosure listings (that aren't listed just yet), and show you some of the problems and items you should look for, in your next real estate transaction, if the home has an in ground pool. Many foreclosure homes have pools in disrepair and need closer [...]