A typical day living in wonderful Library Square. Start your day walking your dog to Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park. So many things to do at the park: swim, tennis, basketball, softball, soccer, walk or jog. After visiting the park, take a shower and walk to your favorite café for lunch. You have endless… Read More
Ewing and Associates – Sotheby’s Sells Homes
July 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Loan Modifications – The Nuts and Bolts
July 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What is all the Fuss about Loan Modifications Economic hard times have hit, and hit hard. That is not a news flash. -home values have dropped drastically -homeowners cannot sell for what they owe when hard times hit -the terms of an adjustable, or reset mortgage are now so high that the owner cannot afford… Read More
Loan Modifications – All the Rage for Distressed Homeowners
July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It seems that every time I turn on the radio or television I get bombarded with advertisements touting another company who claims they can help homeowners who are behind on their payments or even those who just have a “bad” deal by current standards. One such commercial even has President Obama speaking about the stimulus… Read More
Sherman Oaks Area Slows down – by force
June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
