Category Archives: Real Estate News

Is Having Buyers Waiving the Appraisal Contingency the New Norm in Real Estate?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

On three occasions in the last two weeks, we have had our buyers get beat out of contention for getting an offer accepted due to other buyers waiving the appraisal contingency. What is waiving the appraisal contingency? Well, say a … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Loan-Modification Hoaxes

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

Homeowners wary of being taken in by bogus “loan modification specialists” should not assume that a law office is the most reliable way to work with their lender.  Consumer advocates say a growing number of fraudulent modification services involve lawyers, … Continue reading →

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How the fiscal cliff negotiations affected California Real Estate

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

Happy New Year to you and your family! 2013 is well underway and changes have taken place in the real estate environment that we would like you, your family and friends to know about. Congress reached an agreement in the … Continue reading →

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8 Ways to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

We come across identity theft on a daily basis and our clients have shared horror stories that they have experienced. So here is a quick reminder of 8 things that you can do to avoid becoming part of the identity … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

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 Richard & Kirsten Powell

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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Fixing the Housing Crisis Would Create One Million Jobs Annually

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

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 Richard & Kirsten Powell

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 Richard & Kirsten Powell

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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NEW LAW IN CA effective July 1, 2011 – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

Effective July 1, 2011, all homes must be equipped with Carbon Monoxide Detectors.  The first part of the new law requires that as of July 1, 2011, Transfer Disclosure Statements (TD forms) include a line item regarding the presence or absence of … Continue reading →

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