Rosemary West's (rosemarywest) Blog

    Rosemary West will be speaking at the NAR Conference this Saturday from 1:30-3 pm at the San Diego Convention Center. Will be speaking about staying up in a down market, short sales, and price reductions. Don't Miss Out!  

Start ’Em Early — Teaching Your Kids About Credit As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I am often asked by my clients about how to improve credit and also how to help them educate their own children about avoiding the pitfalls and temptations that early accessibility to credit can b...

  Overcoming Common Foreclosure Fears   As foreclosure numbers continue to rise, you might be one of the many homeowners worried about losing your home. The truth is, foreclosure can be prevented, however, most homeowners are too confused or afraid to confront their mortgage problems and, therefo...

How to Expedite the Loan Modification Process   As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I am frequently asked these days for my advice on loan modification…specifically, how quickly new loan terms can be arranged. Waiting to find out if your application for loan modification has been a...

Fast Ways to Update Your Kitchen, Increase Value While there are many different variables that contribute to selling a home, during the course of my real estate career, I have witnessed one constant: the kitchen. Today, the kitchen has become more of a multi-functional space than ever before, whe...

  Top 5 Steps Toward Improving Your Credit Score   Home prices and interest rates are down, and your desire to buy a home is high. But many of my clients worry that their credit score just isn't good enough for lenders to see them as a worthy credit risk, especially in light of today's tougher cr...

6 Ways to Attract Great Residents to Your Rental Home   These days, many homeowners are turning into landlords. Whether you have relocated and are still waiting for your previous home to sell or whether you are trying to increase income by renting a vacation or second home, you might suddenly fin...

Want to Refinance? Heed These 10 Appraisal Tips   Refinancing in today's credit-crunched market can be challenging at best. A successful refinance all begins with the appraisal, used to set the maximum amount you're allowed to borrow against your home. The problem is, in today's market, sinking h...

7 Ways to Qualify for a Mortgage   A few years ago, home buyers were qualifying for mortgages who normally wouldn't qualify for a mortgage. It was easy to get a mortgage because homes were flying off the market before they were even listed for sale. Lenders saw dollar signs, so they found a way t...

What You Need to Know About Buying an Urban PropertyWhether it's a waterfront condo or a downtown brownstone, multi-family dwellings like condos and lofts are gaining appeal for those considering downsizing, buying a second or vacation home, or desiring a shorter commute to work. As a Member of t...