Ryan Smith's (realtorryan) Blog

Earlier today I posted an article “Temecula Wine County…Award-Winning Wineries and the place I call home.”  I decided to follow up with some Wine Tasting tips.  Keep in mind that although Wine tasting can seem intimidating, it’s really just a way to relax and spend the day sampling many of the fi...

While driving through Temecula Wine County the other day…I said to myself (yes, I talk to myself) that I should post some subject matter on Temecula Wine Country.  So here you go, this is my best description:  Conveniently located just 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San D...

While filming another video for http://www.theshortsaleminute.com today in Murrieta, CA we talked about one of the files we’re negotiating with Wells Fargo.  This file has been in process for some time and we have had three different negotiators/supervisors before we finally found someone who und...

I am amazed with the lack of uniformity or structure when it comes to the process of (or lack of) Short Sales.  Yes, there are many companies out there that offer their designation upon completion of their course work. Problem is it’s based on theory and not results.  What’s the saying, “Those wh...

I’ve gone on record (http://www.theshortsaleminute.com)  many times saying that short sales will continue to increase (especially in Temecula Valley and the greater Riverside area) and will probably be with us for another two to three years.  Of course I don’t have a crystal ball and cannot say f...

I thought this was a very interesting post by Fred Martin from San Jose, CA.  I thought this information would be intriguing for others.  Enjoy!Warning The FHA Reform Act (H.R. 5072) Contains Very Dangerous "Strategic Default" Provision The "Strategic Default" Provision inserted in this bill has ...

In their meeting yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted and passed an amendment for the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.  The amendment will add three additional months to the original closing deadline of June 30, 2010 to September 30, 2010.  This amendment is for home buyers who had an accepted real...

Loan Modification update from Ryan Smith, Temecula, CA.  I think by now everyone knows where I stand when it comes to loan modifications.  If not view my videos at http://www.theshortsaleminute.com.  After you watch those you’ll know exactly how I feel.  The Home Affordable Modification Program (...

Would you be surprised if I told you there are over 7,900 properties that are listed to go to auction on the Riverside County Court steps between 6/16/2010 and 7/15/2010?  I know I was!  Of the 7,906 properties, 445 of them are from Temecula, CA.  The truth is most of these properties will not ac...

Well it's official, Temecula, CA is home to one of Newsweek's Best High Schools (http://www.newsweek.com/feature/2010/americas-best-high-schools/profile.html?key=rEyd16nqQDHFVP6qfenya-oZF_Q&state=CA&year=2010&id=267&detailsKey=gez9Q4Ohs_eAUhXadp5Lt-NoRR4).  This is a great honor considering only ...