by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Real Estate
Although the housing market struggled to maintain an even footing in 2011, gradual improvement is expected in 2012 and beyond, according to projections at a residential forum here at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of...
by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Latest News, San Diego Real Estate, Sellers
We’re getting close to the end of the year, which begs the question of whether it’s worthwhile trying to sell your home now. Is it a waste of time? Will it sit on the market and become shopworn? Should I take my house off the market for the holidays? Will...
by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
A lease-to-own house purchase (also “rent-to-own purchase” or “lease purchase”) is a lease combined with an option to purchase the property within a specified period, usually three years or less, at an agreed-upon price. Such arrangements have...
by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Latest News, loan modification, Real Estate news, Short Sales
by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Latest News, loan modification, Real Estate news, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
The mortgage-aid effort, called Keep Your Home California, so far has helped close to 8,000 low- and moderate-income households that are behind on loan payments or close to default, according to agency leaders. “This expanded eligibility will allow more families...
by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Jason Gonsalves worked hard to turn his 6,500-square-foot stucco-and-stone home in the suburbs of Sacramento into the ultimate grown-up party pad, complete with game room, custom wine cellar and an infinity-edge pool overlooking Folsom Lake. When interest rates fell...
by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
Home values remained relatively unchanged in the third quarter, declining 0.2 percent compared with the second quarter, according to Zillow’s third quarter Real Estate Market Report. The Zillow Home Value Index declined 4.4 percent year over year to $171,500....
by countyproperties | Nov 18, 2011 | Latest News
Who Was Named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’? Broker of County Properties. Ok I Lost, just kidding! People magazine announced its pick for 2011’s coveted title from a list of 123 ‘superhot guys. See what qualities pushed this winner to the top...
by countyproperties | Nov 13, 2011 | Cancer Survivor, Latest News
On behalf of the LLS staff and the patients and families we serve, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your support of the 2011 Light The Night Walk campaign. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we fully expect to have a record-breaking...
by countyproperties | Nov 13, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Investment Properties, San Diego Real Estate
Home sales rose in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., in the third quarter, though median prices fell in the vast majority of metropolitan areas covered by the National Association of REALTORS® in its latest quarterly report. Of 150 metro areas, 111 (74...
by countyproperties | Nov 13, 2011 | Latest News
LATEST INTERESTING VIDEOS: Brought to you by the creators of the “Did You Know” viral videos, Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod, give thier latest progression of information technologyand social media. Keep us abreast of what you find interesting in the world of...
by countyproperties | Nov 13, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Investment Properties
On November 4, 2011, in Economist Commentaries, by Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist Home prices took a rough ride in the past decade. The past 10 years were an anomaly fueled by easy credit availability. Those days are over – and for the better. Most Americans believe in...
by countyproperties | Nov 13, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
[1]According to an online house price estimator and economic model just updated by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a third full bathroom is the one feature that can have the greatest impact on the value of a standard new single-family detached house...
by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2011 | Cancer Survivor, Current Affairs
Click here for more detailsPlease join us at Light The Night’s San Diego Walk at Del Mar Fairgrounds Nov 4
by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2011 | Latest News
I like this comedy club, especialy with free admission. Have a good laugh tonite.Broker Arnie Levine County Properties Last minute laughs… You’re Invited to a night of live stand-up comedy at the Comedy Palace to see comedian Michael Ziegfeld and friends....
by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2011 | Latest News
Rationale and original idea The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time (called “Summer Time” in many places in the world) is to make better use of daylight. We change our clocks during the summer months to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the...
by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
After falling to a 13-year low during the second quarter, the homeownership rate posted a highly unexpected rise in the third quarter, according to a Census Bureau report released Wednesday. With foreclosures forcing homeowners out of their homes and buyers waiting on...
by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2011 | Latest News, Real Estate news
This is a good article on home inspections,I thought you would like from Barry Stone. DEAR BARRY: When we bought our condo, the home inspector said we might have trouble with the dryer vent, and he sure was right. The laundry is located in the middle of our home, in a...
by countyproperties | Nov 4, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
Tough financial decisions often bow to sustenance, kids E-books, video books, blogs, Web videos and infographics now all contribute to the knowledge we need to help make smart decisions, especially in the realm of real estate and personal finances. Because so much...
by countyproperties | Nov 3, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
We have great news to share with you. Last week, Congress voted to restore loan limits and the maximum cap for Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans. Their action reinstates the loan limit of 125 percent of area median price, up to $729,750. Higher loan limits will...