Momentum Realty's (ginalemos) Blog

SHOULD I LEAVE WHEN BUYERS COME TO LOOK AT MY HOUSE? One thing that homeowners often wonder and ask is, "should I be home or is it better for me to leave when buyers come to look at my house? When possible, I believe that it's best for you to leave when a buyer comes to look at your house. I also...

THE BEST WAY TO SELL A HOME QUICKLY AND FOR AS MUCH MONEY AS POSSIBLE One thing that's universal and every homeowner wants to know is, "how can I sell my house as fast as possible?". And, although everyone knows that the best way to sell a home quickly and for as much money as possible, is to get...

IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT, WHY CAN'T YOU BUY ANY HOUSE YOU WANT? As a home buyer, it seems only logical that you could buy any house you want, as long as it is within the price range that you're qualified for. However, this is not always the case, and it appears to be a growing issue, one that has me ...

THE NAME SHORT SALE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PROCESS Why do short sales take so long? This is a question that I'm asked several times a week, every single week. Not only do I hear this question from home buyers and random people all the time, but I also then hear the same joke, "shouldn't they ...

ARE LENDERS AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS AND AGENTS TRYING TO SABOTAGE SALES? I'm working with numerous buyers right now, some of which are the ideal home buyers, with more than 30% down, great credit scores, and they can close quickly. However, I can't tell you how many times I've heard th...

WHAT IS A SHORT SALE AND WHAT TAKES PLACE IN THE PROCESS? Short sales have been around a long time- certainly longer than the 16 years that I've been working in the real estate industry. However, they were relatively unheard of by the general public, and short sales were not widely used until the...

FREE HEALTHCARE FOR THOSE WITH NO HEALTH INSURANCE Yorba LindaVineyard Church recently opened a health care clinic, called the Health Resource Center, for those that need medical care, but have no health insurance coverage. This is something that has become crucial, as many families have disconti...

Money Saving Kitchen Remodeling Ideas For Investors And Homeowners- Flip Tip #1 YOU DONT HAVE TO GO OVERBOARD TO HAVE A KITCHEN THAT WOWS BUYERS It's been said time and again that kitchens and baths sell homes, and that's because it's very true! However, whether you're a traditional homeowner jus...

APRIL 2012 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT COULD IT BE THE END... OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CRISIS? The weather is not the only thing that's getting hot in Southern California! The Southern California real estate market is showing definite signs of recovery, with inventory ...

DO BUYERS GET A DISCOUNT WHEN THEY WORK WITH THE LISTING AGENT? The well written post below, by DC Realtor®, Candy Miles-Crocker, explains how laws and listing agreements work, and why it's unlikely that a buyer will receive a "discount" by working directly with the sellers agent. It's great inf...