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Lower Ventura Inventory

Have you noticed that fewer and fewer homes are on the market in Ventura? Then, most likely you noticed that it is happening all around the country too! Here’s a snap shot of the June 2012 inventory based on listings in realtor.com. (Realtor.com is a database of all MLS (multiple listing services) real estate databases around the country.) read more

Determining Your Home’s Value

Appraisals and CMAs

Appraisals are primarily used to protect the lender’s interest in the property. Just like lenders can be hesitant to issue a mortgage to credit-risky borrowers, they don’t like to underwrite properties for more than they’re worth. Appraisals also are used when other factors have made it difficult to assess your property’s value, such as a lack of real estate activity in your area. read more

Sparkling Palm Springs 3 Bedroom for sale!

Highly desired central Palm Springs SUNRISE ALEJO 3 bedroom / 2 bath one-level quiet and peaceful end unit on cul de sac with open floor plan, interior atrium, big windows, cool tile floors, spacious bedrooms, spa-like master bath suite with double vanity and private back patio with views of desert mountain range. Large closets, ceiling fans, dining area and living room opens to entertainer’s patio overlooking distant pool and lucious green grass. Enclosed garage, interior laundry room, tons of storage, sparkling pool and  convenient tennis courts. One-level very spacious living. Stroll, roll or blade to downtown. $200,000. To view more photos, please go to http://terynbonime.remax.com/ For your private showing, please call me at (805) 339-3591!

Foreclosure Activity Declines Hurting Investors

Here is the latest report from foreclosureradar.com

Foreclosure Starts declined across our coverage area wiping out the small gains in new foreclosure filings last month. In California, Notice of Default filings are down 69.8 percent from the peak in March 2009, and 15.8 percent from April 2011. Notice of Trustee Sale Filings, the start of Arizona’s foreclosure process, are down 59.4 percent from the peak in March 2009, and down 8.0 percent year-over-year. read more