Category Archives: Thousand Oaks Real Estate

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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The real estate market is recovering but is your home selling?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

We have seen a huge improvement in the real estate market over the last year or so and we believe the real estate market is on track for recovery…. The buzz is in the air… we feel it, we hear … 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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20 Things to Look For In a Home Inspection

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

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 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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Do you have enough Homeowner Insurance and the right kind?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Richard & Kirsten Powell

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 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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