December 10, 2008 – 8:07 PM | Comments Off on Clients are saying: I do MORE!

There are what will seem like over 1,000 details between “I think it’s time to move” and “We’re finally unpacked!”
I’ll help you with more of them than any other Realtor.

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Dear Big Box Lender, I am deleting all of your related posts from my blog & will be giving any clients considering you for a loan/services a reality check
May 12, 2010 – 1:51 PM | 3 Comments
Dear Big Box Lender, I am deleting all of your related posts from my blog & will be giving any clients considering you for a loan/services a reality check

I’ve been pulled out from my temporary blogging hiatus by a post which has been brought on by the incredibly poor communication and service that buyers who are in contract on a property are encountering …

For Buyers: The importance of meeting neighbors when you are in contract on a property
December 24, 2009 – 11:31 AM | Comments Off on For Buyers: The importance of meeting neighbors when you are in contract on a property
For Buyers:  The importance of meeting neighbors when you are in contract on a property

 
 
This detail is touched on  in my post: A few key questions to ask Realtors you are interviewing (11. How will you negotiate the best price for me?)

As part of the due diligence process of …

How to Buy a Bank-Owned Home
October 28, 2009 – 1:04 PM | Comments Off on How to Buy a Bank-Owned Home

Unfortunately, there is truth here. This video is good for a bit of mid-day humor!

Owner Move in Eviction: Potential costs
May 8, 2009 – 9:11 AM | Comments Off on Owner Move in Eviction: Potential costs

There are several excellent lawyers who specialize in landlord tenant law including Robert Peterson (415-586-7460).
So, how much could an OMI run? Robert’s best/worst case scenario pertaining to expenses with OMI are as follows (per a …

Basic steps with the offer process
April 27, 2009 – 3:36 PM | Comments Off on Basic steps with the offer process

Hi V,
This is a brief overview of details with the offer process.
We’ll review the recent sales for the area to determine a reasonable offering price.
I’ll request from your mortgage broker/loan officer a pre-approval letter specific …

Online property auction for Foster City condo
April 17, 2009 – 9:42 PM | Comments Off on Online property auction for Foster City condo

Hi V,
This one is interesting.  I just spoke with the list agent who does these types of auctions in southern cal.  This is not an REO (Real Estate Owned) or short sale.
There will only be …