Another property just sold in Brookside...do you know how that affects the price of YOUR house? If you're going to sell your house in the next six to twelve months, what you do right now to prepare for the sale could make a difference of thousands of dollars.   The first thing you'll need to know is how much your house is worth compared to other homes in today's marketplace. It's easy to find out... Now you can get a FREE Market...continue reading...

All of us know someone who is having difficulties paying their mortgage these days. We recently received the information below about a non-profit resource they can access. It was given to us by a fellow Realtor, who serves on the Risk Management Committe with me at San Diego Association of Realtors, and I believe it is very good information to pass on to people who find themselves in this situation. Organization: Community Housing Works National Hot line: ...continue reading...

With all the listings that are either a short sale or bank owned, some property owners who either want or who have to sell have been frustrated.  Alot of it depends on the community...some areas have an over loaded listing inventory of homes owned by seller's who can't make their payments after their loans adjusted, and are now in default.  Some areas now have dozens of bank owned or "REO" listings.   The issue for the average non-short sale listing is the asking...continue reading...

A short sale in real estate occurs when the outstanding obligations (loans) against a property are greater than what the property can be sold for. If you're facing a short sale or foreclosure situation, read the following and call or e-mail us for more assistance. Step 1: Verify the value of your property. If you are selling the property through a real estate broker, your broker will provide you with an estimate of market value. If you are selling the property...continue reading...