Housing market is back in the game!

Housing Expected to Add to GDP for First Time in 7 Years

 

 

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What hardships are acceptable for a short sale lender?

What Types of Hardships Might be Acceptable to a Short Sale Lender / Servicer?

Interesting information?  What are your options?

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Thinking of remodeling? Which projects add value...

Remodeling Improvements That Entice Buyers

When you are looking at a house, which updates make you think...hmmm, I want that?

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Sneak peak at celebrity gourmet kitchens...

Celebrity Kitchen

Kitchens are key for buyer's, for me, I have a picture of my dream kitchen on my wall and can't wait to make it a reality.  What's your dream kitchen look like?

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Sneak peak at celebrity gourmet kitchens...

Celebrity Kitchen

Kitchens are key for buyer's, for me, I have a picture of my dream kitchen on my wall and can't wait to make it a reality.  What's your dream kitchen look like?

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The Marie continues to move in the right direction...

Real Estate Outlook: Sales Rise

See th latest stats from the National Association of Realtors.  

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Foreclosure hotspots for the nation...overall activity on a decline...let's stay tuned!

Top 10 US foreclosure hotspots: 9 in California.....none are in the Bay Area or Los Angeles...central California iDVD however make the list

The "flood" of foreclosed homes expected for years now has not materialized....there is some speculation that the new states deal with banks will bring some foreclosed homes to market now but we will have to see.  In every neighborhood we see homes that have been vacated and that the neighbors know are now bank owned but it takes many months to see those houses go to market...the reason has been the complicated and costly legal process involved. The new deal with lenders and some individual states will streamline the process and make is more cost effective to just get those houses on the market and get them sold.  As a Realtor, my opinion...get me on the market we will sel them fast!!!!

 

Great statistics in this article...read on

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Think and dream without limits!!!! Easier said than done...

Make Your Seemingly-Impossible Dream Come True

But it works. If you could be or do anything, what would it be? 

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Tricks to staying positive...I love this article and it is so true!

Tricks for Staying Positive

There is such a huge benefit in all areas of life when you have the right attitude...and yes sometimes it might be all in your head but when you see the affects in hard copy...it is undeniable...

 

So, my motto...Don't worry be happy!

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Elections are good for business...bring it on!

Election year holds promise for housing market, economy

 

In my business and others, election years are typically good!  Politicians lighten things up for a struggling population and we have to make some hay while the sun shines!

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House Junkie tour for Wednesday...these are some wild houses...take a llook inside...

World's Wildest Houses IX

 

A castle made of trash, an architectural wonder and more....

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Just Sold! Congratulations to my wonderful buyer!

Check out the details on my latest sale.  There are not many homes on the market and we are now taking new listings. 

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Love is love!!!! Same sex marriage legislation gets more victories!!!!

U.S. states back same-sex marriage

Telling someone who they can love and committ to is the same as telling someone  "you have to hate this person".  That's what Hitler did, is the righteous right in this country really that naive or are they just mean? 

I find it ironic they are called the "right" when they are so very wrong on this one!

 

what do you think?

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Banks are paying homeowners to short sale vs going thru foreclosure...it doesn't happen often but it is happening...

Banks pay delinquent borrowers $35,000 to sell their homes

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What's your favorite romantic movie?

Top 10 Most Romantic Movies of All Time?...I have a feeling I will be adding The Vow to my list of favorites....

 

My long suffering husband calls them chick flicks...and he has been dragged to his share...what's your all time favorite?

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Rental market remains on fiaaaahhhhh!

For Rentals, No Ceiling in Sight

 

Calling investors...take advantage of this window of opportunity, at some point it will make more sense to buy than to rent...

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Are you cooking on Valentines Day?

Best 5 Valentine's Day Recipes

Ok, so after working in Restaurants and hotels for 15 years, I had my fill of Valentines Day in a restaurant.  Now every year my Husband asks where I want to go on Valentines Day and I always opt for the ambience of Attanasio Bistro vs going to a restaurant with a pre fixe menu and a crowded bar.  Here are some great menu items you can try if you feel the same way about the restaurant crush on Valentines Day.

 

What are your favorites to make for your sweetie on the sweetest day?  

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Feds economic rescue attempts...we are seeing some positive results....are you feeling confident?

Fed's economic rescue attempts are actually working but are you feeling the results...in a good way?

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Interactive school boundary map

Great resource to search school boundaries....

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Big states are taking the mortgage deal to keep homeowners in their homes...

Big states are taking the mortgage deal that will allow principle reductions....the only issue is...at this point the nation is 700 Billion underwater this deal only allows for 38 billion is relief...not sure how that is going to work...also, it will take banks awhile to figure it out. Thoughts???

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Great info about saving for retirement! What's your number?

This is a huge elephant in the room in my world...what's the number that you can retire on and live comfortably?  What's a number you are comfortable with?

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House Junkie Fix...check this house out!!!

I absolutely love looking at homes that have been given love and attention to detail...check out this wonderful home with understated elegance and comfort at every turn...

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Foreclosure headed in the right direction....down

Down, down! 

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Top 10 sites for marketing your home...I am glad

I post on all of these sites...and yes, it does make a difference in the exposure my sellers get for their homes.

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What kind of loan is right for you?

Why You Want a Guaranteed Loan, this is a game changing decision....learn all of your options for long term stability and go from there....questions?

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Mortgage Relief Plan 2012...

Let's see if we can help homeowners not just the banks! Thoughts...

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With Valentine's Day just around the corner...here are some sexy Master Retreats....

I always love to look at luxurious rooms and get insprired for my own home...how about you?  Do these rooms inspire you?

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Great site for Bay Area Real Estate

Great site for Real Estate in the bay area. listings, loan calculators, links to utilities, local weather and  referrals  for local service providers. This is a free resource for you!

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Cupcakes for superbowl...check it out!

What are you cooking for your game day gathering?

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I get asked this question a lot these days..."Do you have any suggestions for cleaning up my credit?"

This is some great information and good healthy money practices in general.  Have a healthy relationship with money is key and something that is uncommon. I hope you find this useful.

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Happy Groundhog Day...ever wonder how this day came to be?

This morning Phil said we would have a long Winter...I think someone needs to redefine Winter for Mr. Phil because it is February 2nd and it is 65 here in South County...what up!?

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San Jose ranks # 1 as the Best Place to Find a Job in the US!!!! Finally...

now I hope it is contagious for the rest of the state...

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Selling your home? Keep home preparation and improvements simple

And cost effective. Every dollar spent in home prep affects your net return on the sale of your home so be smart. When selling, your focus should be on making changes that will generate an offer or perhaps multiple offers. 

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