July 2009 
There are 4 blog entries for July 2009.
Free Rental Survey Data for Greater Los Angeles Area
Sunday, July 26th, 2009 at 5:21pm. 249 Views, 0 Comments.
Greater Los Angeles Area Rental Values
Investors:
Thinking of buying an investment property and want to know what current market rents are?
Landlords:
Want to know if your maximizing the value of your property?
Renters:
Want to know if your paying fair market value for your unit?
Here is a Zilpy link, bookmark it, its a cool service
http://www.zilpy.com/US/Los_Angeles_Metro
Los Angeles - Craigslist is a good source too but too many scam artists on that site for my tastes.
SB94 - New Loan Modification Legislation for state of California
Friday, July 24th, 2009 at 6:02pm. 148 Views, 0 Comments.
As I said in my last blog SB94 will have an effect on how consumers handle their mortgages SB94 has already passed the Senate and the community and now goes to the assembly there are many reasons to think this will help as well as many reason to think it would not, the bill it self is as follows
DESCRIPTION
This bill would prohibit persons from charging advance fees to
borrowers in connection with a loan modification, and require
those who wish to charge a fee for loan modification services
(after performing them) to provide a specified notice to
borrowers regarding other options available to the borrower.
The violation of those…
Free Directory Assistance from Google
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 at 3:40pm. 147 Views, 2 Comments.
Never pay for Directory Assitance on your cell phone again.
I know most people have smart phones but it can be time consuming to look up info on the internet from a PDA.
Google has a free 411 service set up: GOOG-411
I've tried it, it works well. Its a completely automated system and you don't get to speak to a live person so if the system doesn't understand you or there is too much back ground noise you may not get good results. I tested it with a "roebucks juice" in "torrance,ca" query and the results were accurate.
To apply this to real estate, it may be handy next time you need a local service contractor, i.e.- plumber, electrician, roofer, termite, carpenter, window repair etc., etc.
HOA Assistance Program for First Time Homebuyers in South LA & North Orange County
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 2:04pm. 130 Views, 0 Comments.
HOA Assistance Program offered through PWR
HOA Assistance program offered through my local association of realtors (Pacific West Association of Realtors)
Program offered through Pacific West Association of Realtors for homeowners in Southern LA and Northern Orange counties. Funds for this program are from a charity account setup by fellow Realtors and a grant from a California Association of Realtors fund. The program will pay up to $250/month & up to $3000 per year to the Home Owners Association for the qualifying borrower. This program has helped over 30 families since its inception in 2007
Be sure to check with our office for qualifying guidelines and available funds before applying.
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