Orange County Market Recovery?
One of the biggest speculations today is, 'When is the real estate recovery?' We can't have an economic recovery without it. I got an email from a client and friend this morning. He and I have had some wonderful conversations about the market over the last couple years. As I was putt…
Read more...My Dad Always Said, “Buy on Bad News…” Why Now Might Really Be the Time
My Dad was a stockbroker and has always said, "Buy on bad news, sell on good news." Over the years he's made great money with that strategy. As soon as everyone wants to buy - he's out. I'm not sure the philosophy ought to be much different in the housing market. Yet the fear, the challenge…
Read more...Capo’s Teacher’s Reinstated – But It’s Not All Good News
This has been a hot topic around the Capo Unified School District (and I'm sure all over the state), but today specifically, I'm bugged. I was at my 2nd graders Ancestor Day at school (BTW - he fainted during the performance - poor little guy), but I was speaking with his teacher afterwards about…
Read more...FHA is a Major Player in Lending Again – And We’re Not Ready!
It was not long ago, lending was easy, too easy. Did you need money? No. Did you need assests? No. Did you even need to prove you had income? No. So why do an FHA loan? We didn't. Times have changed and there are limited options for first time buyers that aren't coming away with a …
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