Pleasant Hill (Walnut Creek, CA)
By Jayne Combs, Mortgage Analyst and Strategist
(Arbor Financial)
I have received temporary guidance on underwriting policies and procedures that may be impacted by the federal government shutdown that occurred on September 30, 2013.   This guidance assumes that the shutdown will be temporary in nature.  If the government shutdown lasts for a prolonged period and/or critical services are significantly impacted, we will receive additional guidance.  HOW DOES IT IMPACT THE MORTGAGE AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY?I'm glad you asked! There are several areas that can and will affect mortgage lender's ability to fund and close loan transactions.  Thus, affecting your ability to close your transaction and any other transactions contingent upon that one.   They are as follows:VENDORS WE USE:IRS transcripts and Social Security Number validation vendors are unable to...
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By Jill Norris
(Berkshire Hathaway Home Services)
I just started another way of marketing my listings!  Try it~Text "House" to 53203As a real estate agent, I no longer need flyers.  I just hang a ryder on my signs that say "For More Info, Text "House" to 53203" - no more empty flyer boxes!  All my listing information is sent to the potential client's mobile phone. They don't even have to get out of their car! The information can be kept, forwarded or updated at a later time. There is an opt in, opt out feature.  It includes my contact information, information about the house, and even pictures!  Once they opt in, I capture their cell phone number and can send later updates (maybe a price change or open house) or other new listings.  Offer this new way of advertising and your clients will love it!  It is the new way to advertise! To get...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
The February 2009 the median home price in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek was $238,000 for attached homes including duets, condos and town houses*. There were 22 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $675,750, and the lowest price unit sold for $90,000. The average selling price of attached homes for February 2009 in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek California was $275,102 after being on the market an average of 99 days. Your Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA real estate market update was written March 1st, 2009. See below for information on attached homes sold on the low and high end:   Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA! There are currently 30 attached homes pending sale in Rossmoor Walnut Creek CA. The pending home prices range from $79,900 to ...
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