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Beth Bastian | Exit Family Realty | 805-857-0484 4857 Abilene, Simi Valley, CA 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $545,000 Year Built 1964 Sq Footage 1,452 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 8,092 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This...

    Chad Frank is a fellow Active Rainer, and one of my agents.  Before he passed his test, he was at our trainings, on active rain and willing to learn all that he could about the industry.              Well like a very proud mother, I am happy to say Chad passed his test last week, and now is ...

 I was at 49,000 points, blogging or at least commenting everyday, then it happen, I fell off the active rain saddle.  Since June 25, the day my office manager took a two week vacation, I have been averaging 60 hour work weeks.  I know the market is tough right now, so I am trying to work every ...

Yesterday the mortgage world took another blow, so there are a few changes that are coming in the next couple of days.  Mainly the 2/28 is dead, a lot of lender got rid of that product yesterday these lenders are opting for the 5/25 instead.  Personally I think this is a good thing for buyers, s...

I am often asked by loan officers what is a way to get Realtors to give them loans.  I have only one simple tip for them.   Find a company with 1800 call capture, I use www.phoneahome.com but any one will do.  Then ask the Realtor if you could put the call capture rider under there listings, tel...

 So I was sitting at a listing presentation with an older couple.  I was the second Realtor that they had met with, and the first agent  had given them a lot of advice.  My clients are moving from Ca to Texas, they will have about 300k from selling there home, and plan on buy a home for about 15...

So I am talking to a couple that I have been working with for a while now.  Their house will be ready to list very soon, and they would like to find a property with more land.  Right now there is a heated debate in the home, do we list before we find our home of choice, or do we take out a secon...

I get it, I mean I really get it….I know what every great agent and every great loan officer should have….I have the secret.   I have been to seminars and webinars they all say the same thing.  And if you do this “secret” you will make more money.  I don’t know how much more but you will make mo...

So I have a short sale on my street, and the people who live next door to the short sale have three big dogs.  To be specific they have a pit bull, black lab and a Great Dane. I know this sound odd, but these dogs are very well behaved they are lovable and make the neighborhood feel safe.  These...

Music in the Park   Simi Valley will be hosting another great summer of Music at the Park.  The music will be at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave near the Firehouse Café.   This summer will be featuring:   June 16 Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)   July 21 Raymond Michael (Elvis Tribut...