Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Before you start looking for a home, there are several things you should get in order.
1. Get yourself financially prepared. For the first time buyer, this may be the single largest purchase. Evaluate your financial situation and create a budget. This will determine how much mortgage payment you can afford. ...
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Notices of Default
houses and condos
County/Region
2006Q4
2007Q4
%Chg
Los Angeles
7,445
13,613
82.8%
Orange
1,983
4,276
115.6%
San Diego
3,150
6,151
95.3%
Riverside
4,528
9,913
118.9%
San Bernardino
3,538
7,288
106.0%
Ventura
794
1,504
89.4%
Imperial
167
401
140.1%
SoCal
21,605
43,146
99.7%
San Francisco
173
334
93.1%
Alameda
1,173
2,573
119.4%
Contra Costa
1,511
3,805
151.8%
Santa Clara
874
2,162
147.4%
San Mateo
339
625
84.4%
Marin
101
224
121.8%
Solano
781
1,793
129.6%
Sonoma
323
968
199.7%
Napa
87
220
152.9%
Bay Area
5,362
12,704
136.9%
Santa Cruz
134
312
132.8%
Santa Barbara
298
563
88.9%
San Luis Obispo
119
291
144.5%
Monterey
291
1,048
260.1%
Coast
842
2,214
162.9%
Sacramento
2,635
5,807
120.4%
San Joaquin
1,293
3,746
189.7%
Placer
540
850
57.4%
Kern
1,044
2,631
152.0%
Fresno
1,059
2,103
98.6%
Madera
130
375
188.5%
Merced
466
1,413
203.2%
Tulare
427
817
91.3%
Yolo
188
363
93.1%
El Dorado
199
304
52.8%
Stanislaus
909
2,594
185.4%
Kings
56
134
139.3%
San Benito
56
232
314.3%
Yuba
130
302
132.3%
Colusa
26
65
150.0%
Sutter
87
210
141.4%
Central Valley
9,245
21,946
137.4%
Mountains*
215
444
106.5%
North Calif*
725
1,096
51.2%
Statewide
37,994
81,550
114.6%
* includes additional counties
Source: DataQuick Information Systems
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Orange County Distressed List - Notice of Default
Orange County NOD List
Orange County Notice of Trustee Sale
Orange County NTS
Los Angeles Distressed List - Notice of Default
Los Angeles NOD
Updated 4-16-2008 New List
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
"According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. Here are 11 you should know about if you’re planning to put your home up for sale."
Homebuyers Want to Know Your Home Inside and ...
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
“It’s critical that you make the right decision about who will handle what is probably the single largest financial investment you will ever make.”
Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying ...
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Sunday, April 6th, 2008
In a buyer’s market, sellers must up the ante to convince a dwindling number of buyers that their property offers what all buyers want most - top value for their dollar. Homes that show the best, sell first and for top dollar.
Here are eight quick fixes:
1. Buff up ...
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Number 1
I am underwater and I can't afford my house payment. How do I qualify for a short sale?
In most cases, you don't need to “qualify”. However, there are criteria that lenders use to evaluate selling via a short sale. Usually, a poor financial outlook for ...
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