It is rumored that every month LAPD Senior Lead Officer George Aguilar takes a look at his area’s traffic patterns and behaviors and focuses enforcement on one issue. Sometimes he undertakes pedestrian crosswalk stings along Ventura Blvd., catching drivers who ignore those walking across the street, and enforcement on the various no left turn signs on Van… Read More
Ventura Boulevard goes past 6
June 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Don’t get caught relying on old habits when taking a parking space on Ventura Boulevard. I parked last week after 6 pm and waived off the suggestion of my 10 year old daughter to feed the meter as I knew that meters were not active after 6 pm. We had a great bite to eat… Read More
Deal or No Deal??????
June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Everyone wants the Deal of the Decade in Real Estate! They want to buy a foreclosure also known as bank owned properties. As Howie Mandel would say, but did they make a great deal ???? Foreclosures are flying off the racks. There can be as many as 20 offers on each one and they often… Read More
Top Five Surprises in the Homebuying Process – During Negotiations (part 1)
June 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
So you have navigated finding your dream house, now it comes time to enter the negotiations. This time period is certainly fraught with anxiety and stress even in the best situation. Laws vary from state to state and traditions vary from region to region on how negotiations are to be carried out so this info… Read More
Top Five Surprises in the Homebuying Process –before finding the house
June 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Despite the joyful outcome buying a home can be a very arduous task with many bends and obstacles in the road. Some are predictable, some are not. It is always better to anticipate and address the potential problems before a contract is signed and escrow is opened. These are just some of the things… Read More
Are Foreclosures the best deals around?
June 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Are you looking to purchase a foreclosure in Sherman Oaks, Studio City or Encino. Well join the club, but did you know purchasing a home that someone has cared for may actually be a better deal. When you purchase a home, your lender will hire an appraiser to determine the value of the property you… Read More
Foreclosure Marketing
June 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This is a synopsis of the marketing strategy we use for foreclosures: We customize this plan to fit the needs of the client and the particular property we are dealing with but this is a good outline. I. Pre-Foreclosure A. Determine occupancy 1. If vacant a. make sure property is secure and in compliance with… Read More
The Foreclosure – Disclosure Dilema, If you don’t understand it, You’ll be Sorry!
June 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Buying a home that is owned by a bank and was obtained thru foreclosure can be a great deal. It also comes with strings attached and some pitfalls you should know about ahead of time. Laws differ from state to state but most states have similar provisions that have been pushed thru by lenders. -Disclosures; when… Read More
