Whew, September flew by at the speed of light! Amongst the whirlwind of Back to School activities, I typed my little fingers to the bone, producing the best stuff possible for you, my loyal readers! Here is a digest of the most popular articles…
The Newest Feature
What’s My Price? The newest feature at Kendyl’s Open House is a game for all my readers to play. I give all of the facts and details that I used to analyze the price of one of my upcoming listings. readers consider all the facts and then take a simple survey- what price will this home sell for?
Tips and Tricks for the Distressed Homeowner
Can I Sell My Home Short and Then Buy? There will be a dramatic rise of homeowners who will choose to sell short because their homes do not work for them anymore and there is no chance they can sell the home for enough money to pay off the loans. For these people, selling a home short is more about personal hardship than financial disaster. In this case, once the short sale is done, can the home seller now turn around and buy a home in their new location?
30% of California Homes have Underwater Mortgage A national real estate data company released a report that says 30% of all California mortgages are underwater. That is a huge number and I started to wonder, what is the number like in Glendale? In this post I analyze the specific sales data for the year and draw some conclusions about the rate of distress sales and their impact on the general market place.
Top 5 Mistakes made by Distressed Homeowners When you are living in hard times it is natural to circle the wagons, plunge your head in the sand or curl into a fetal position to protect your soft underbelly. Big. Mistake. In this article I talk about the top 5 bozo no-nos and what to do about them.
Video Series: Real Clients; Real Stories
A Contingent Sale- A Homebuyer’s Experience Whenever a homeowner wants to transition to the next home there is a fear, “Will I be homeless?”. Maureen tells her story of just such a transition. Hear how she chose to manage her transition and the advice she gives to others contemplating the same move.
A First Time Buyer Experience Hilary and Ray were first time buyers who are very internet savvy. And, like many savvy buyers,they dove right into all the juicy online photos and open house postings for home to buy in their area. Hilary tells her story of buying this first home, what worked, what didn’t and her advice for other first time buyers.
Current Home Value Reports
Home Values in Glendale August 2011
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