by countyproperties | Dec 23, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Former “Deal or No Deal” and current “America’s Got Talent” host Howie Mandel is looking to offload his Malibu mansion. This Nantucket-inspired masterpiece offers panoramic views of Santa Monica Bay and boasts an expansive lawn, huge outdoor patio, infinity pool, and...
by countyproperties | Dec 23, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
Good Signs for the New Year By Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist Here’s a change. Lately most of the dire economic news has been coming out of Europe: talk about the future of the Eurozone, whether or not the EU will hold together as an entity, and even some...
by countyproperties | Dec 23, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Today’s buyers are looking for turnkey homes. That is, they want to move right in without having to do a lot of work. Buyers with busy lifestyles pay a premium for listings that are in prime condition. Staging can make the difference between a listing selling or...
by countyproperties | Dec 23, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Sales of existing homes rose 4% in November, according to the National Association of Realtors, which is revising its benchmarks for sales and inventory data since 2007. The trade group said sales of single-family homes, townhomes, condos and co-ops increased to a...
by countyproperties | Dec 23, 2011 | Latest News, loan modification, Real Estate news, Short Sales
Borrowers who received foreclosure counseling through a national program were twice as likely to receive a modification, according to a study released Monday. The Urban Institute evaluated roughly 800,000 homeowners who took help from the National Foreclosure...