Category Archives: Conejo Valley News

A Dozen Ways to make Your Home Show Better

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

We are getting ready for the busy selling season of the year so here are a dozen ways to get your home to show better to attract more buyers but most importantly, attract a higher price. We have all had … Continue reading →

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Why Warren Buffett is Doubling Down on Housing

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Investment magnate Warren Buffett admitted a mistake and made predictions for the housing market in his annual shareholder letter. In the letter, Buffett announced he was wrong in his predictions that home prices would rebound last year. While he was … Continue reading →

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2 Common Real Estate Tax Breaks Misconceptions

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Some homeowners better off not taking home office deduction One of the biggest financial advantages of owning a home is the mortgage interest deduction, but the amount many taxpayers submit is often greater than the allowed limit. And, while home … Continue reading →

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20 Things to Look For In a Home Inspection

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Some new homeowners complain about problems that arise after they have purchased a home. Most complain about sellers who fail to disclose defects or home inspectors who fail to find them. The system is far from perfect. However, there are … Continue reading →

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September Real Estate Buying Advice: Move-up buyers needn’t wait

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Another month of economic bad news is taking its toll on the housing market. That can be good news or bad news for homebuyers, depending on who – and where – they are. Wild stock-market swings, slumping sales and prices … Continue reading →

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Scorecard for Obama on the Housing Front…

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

During his speech before Congress Thursday night, President Obama briefly referenced an initiative to help rescue the troubled housing market. “To help responsible homeowners we’re going to work with Federal housing agencies to help more people refinance their mortgages at … Continue reading →

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Do you have enough Homeowner Insurance and the right kind?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

With all the hurricanes, forest fires, even an earthquake on the East Coast, now is a good time to start paying a little more attention to the homeowner’s insurance coverage you carry on your property. Most people select their homeowner’s … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Housing Crisis Would Create One Million Jobs Annually

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

By writing down all underwater mortgages to market value, the nation’s banks could pump $71 billion per year into the economy, create more than one million jobs annually and save families $6,500 per year on mortgage payments. That’s the bottom … Continue reading →

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5 Super-Expensive Foreclosures For Sale

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Million-dollar-and-up homes are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. foreclosure market, with banks seizing some 335% more such properties last year than they did in 2007. “We’re seeing evidence in our data that the high-end market is starting to get … Continue reading →

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It’s The Biggest Purchase You’ll Ever Make… Don’t Mess It Up

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Like any area of personal finance, there are no “secrets” to buying a house. But it does involve thinking different than most other people, who make the biggest purchase of their lives without understanding the true costs. Although I may … Continue reading →

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