Wednesday, June 19, 2013

TracyRealEstateBlog-Tracy Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletters

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Coming Soon! Linne Estates Single Story Home - Aguilera Real Estate

28353 S Zephyr Drive

Coming Soon! Linne Estates Single Story
PROPERTY DETAILS
$450,000
LISTING INFORMATION
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Partial Baths: 1
Sq ft: 3076
Lot Size: 17,424 sq ft
Style: Contemporary
Garage: 3 Car
Taxes: $0.00
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Stunning single story Linne Estates home on a .40 acre lot. Beautifully remodeled with new flooring, custom paint, stainless appliances, custom backplash and a landscaped front and back yard. Coming Soon! Stunning single story Linne Estates home on a .40 acre lot. Move in ready with beautiful tile flooring, custom paint, stainless appliances, custom backplash and a landscaped front and back yard. Open House 6/22 & 6/23 (Time TBA)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisa Aguilera
Keller Williams Realty
2311-A North Tracy Blvd
Tracy 95376

Phone: Office: 209-597-8256
Fax: 209-496-9319
http://www.tracyrealestatetoday.com/
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Coming Soon! Linne Estates Single Story Home - Aguilera Real Estate

Friday, June 7, 2013

Tax Break Disappears as Housing Values Rise - Aguilera Real Estate

Short sales routinely show up in credit reports as foreclosures
Source: Los Angeles Times
Large numbers of homeowners who have negotiated short sales are at risk because of a startling omission in the credit system. Their credit reports and scores indicate that they were foreclosed upon, rather than having negotiated a mutually agreeable resolution with their lender, and the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are investigating why and how this happened.
Making sense of the story
  • The credit reporting system now in place does not have a separate code that distinguishes a short sale from a foreclosure, yet there are crucial differences between the two.

  • In a short sale, the bank approves the sale of the house to a new buyer at a mutually acceptable price. Any unpaid remaining loan balance not covered by the sale proceeds may then be either partially or fully forgiven. The bank is an active participant throughout the process, negotiating for a higher price and higher repayment of principal from the original borrower.

  • In a foreclosure, the bank is essentially left holding the bag. The owners walk away at some point or live in the property rent-free until they’re evicted. Frequently there is damage to the house left by the departing owners, sometimes extensive. There is little or no cooperation between the homeowners and the bank.

  • Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) all recognize the differences between short sales and foreclosures in their underwriting policies regarding new mortgages. Fannie Mae generally won’t approve a new mortgage application by borrowers with a foreclosure on their credit report for up to seven years, but will consider lending to people who were involved in short sales, and who otherwise qualify in terms of recent credit behavior and available down payment, in as little as two years.

  • If short sales routinely show up in credit reports coded as foreclosures, borrowers who might be able to qualify for a new mortgage two or three years after a short sale may find themselves shut out of the market.

Read the full story
http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-harney-20130519,0,111610.story

Short Sales Routinely Show Up in Credit Reports as Foreclosures

Short sales routinely show up in credit reports as foreclosures
Source: Los Angeles Times
Large numbers of homeowners who have negotiated short sales are at risk because of a startling omission in the credit system. Their credit reports and scores indicate that they were foreclosed upon, rather than having negotiated a mutually agreeable resolution with their lender, and the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are investigating why and how this happened.
Making sense of the story
  • The credit reporting system now in place does not have a separate code that distinguishes a short sale from a foreclosure, yet there are crucial differences between the two.

  • In a short sale, the bank approves the sale of the house to a new buyer at a mutually acceptable price. Any unpaid remaining loan balance not covered by the sale proceeds may then be either partially or fully forgiven. The bank is an active participant throughout the process, negotiating for a higher price and higher repayment of principal from the original borrower.

  • In a foreclosure, the bank is essentially left holding the bag. The owners walk away at some point or live in the property rent-free until they’re evicted. Frequently there is damage to the house left by the departing owners, sometimes extensive. There is little or no cooperation between the homeowners and the bank.

  • Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) all recognize the differences between short sales and foreclosures in their underwriting policies regarding new mortgages. Fannie Mae generally won’t approve a new mortgage application by borrowers with a foreclosure on their credit report for up to seven years, but will consider lending to people who were involved in short sales, and who otherwise qualify in terms of recent credit behavior and available down payment, in as little as two years.

  • If short sales routinely show up in credit reports coded as foreclosures, borrowers who might be able to qualify for a new mortgage two or three years after a short sale may find themselves shut out of the market.

Read the full story http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-harney-20130519,0,111610.story

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Top 4 Hazards of FSBO - Aguilera Real Estate

Top 4 Hazards of FSBO

Monthly Market Trends Newsletter June 2013 - Aguilera Real Estate

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Market Trends
Existing-Home Sales Up 9.7%
Existing-home sale activity is up 9.7 percent over the 4.53 million-unit level in April 2012, according to a recent report by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops are currently on pace to reach 4.97 million annual units, up from 4.94
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Mortgage Rates Get Even Lower
Freddie Mac reports the national average commitment rate for a conventional, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.45 percent in April, up from 3.57 percent recorded in March 2013. Buyers were accessing rates of 3.91 percent in April 2012. Gary Thomas, NAR President, encourages people to consult with their agent early and often. "With homes
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Summer Selling Opportunities
Sellers, you have an excellent opportunity to sell your home this season if you have the right pricing strategy in place from the start! Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of your listin
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