Tracy King's (tracyking) Blog

Reasonable advice. What defines appropriate dress in your area? Here in LA, it can vary quite a bit. To me, comfortable, practical, ready-for-anything (and preferably machine-washable) slacks, a crisp blouse or top, a jacket in the car just in case, and comfortable walking shoes comprise an outfi...

This story of a loan modification sounds like a lot of stories I have heard on the subject. No wonder such large numbers of loan modification homeowners end up defaulting again.We got word last week that a past client's loan modification was approved. As happy and relieved as they were, my beleag...

Although there is a hint of self-interest here: a short-sale expert recommending a homeowner just go ahead and do a short-sale instead of trying for a loan modification, I have seen the proof of his point of view. If you are a homeowner in financial trouble, talk to a good Realtor as soon as poss...

This H.E.L.P. program might be helpful to some buyers...One comment I hear regularly from agents is that they have clients who are able to buy a home but are afraid to do it.  The agents remind their clients that this is a great time to buy-that rates and home prices are both low, there are tax b...

Check out this blogpost by Sean O'Toole, CEO of Foreclosure Radar. http://www.foreclosuretruth.com/blog/sean/time-for-troop-surge-on-the-front-lines-of-the-housing-crisis/  If you look at his website and his past blogposts, you see a thoughtful, intelligent person who has studied and understood m...

What is the Eagle Rock Business Model? It's a unique, usually individually owned, business that offers good style and good value. That's my definition--what might yours be? Cacao Mexicatessen                     Another long-awaited restaurant has opened, the Cacao Mexicatessen at 1576 Colorado B...

Why should you buy a house in Eagle Rock, CA? Because you get the best of several worlds in this quiet little corner of the great metropolis of Los Angeles, CA: a home town, neighborly community with access to the jobs, culture, and amenities that a big city offers, as well as minutes away from h...

In this market? Are you kidding? I hope you can see that this is a fantasy title-but honest, if you do everything I say, you really will have less stress when you sell or buy a house. Whether you are a Buyer or a Seller: choose a full-time professional Realtor who has a lot of experience, have an...

Besides the problem of inexperienced appraisers who don't understand local markets, we now also have overzealous appraisers who now take it upon themselves to over-research properties to a ridiculous extent. When have you ever had an appraiser take it upon himself to go to the city and cross refe...

This is a right-on article for those of us with adult kids. We have a rare opportunity this year only, so let's all jump on this!It wasn't THAT long ago that we Baby Boomers worried a lot about our kids. You know, those irrepressible Generation Y kids who were on the Internet at age 4 and who gre...