Mark Gonzales's (mgonzales) Blog

Nationally, the real estate market has been declining in most major cities. But what the general public and media fail to see is that real estate markets are local. Each city and areas within cities have different industries that fuel their local economies. As a result, appreciation rates vary tr...

National Association of Realtors (NAR) President Dick Gaylord sits down with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun to discuss what is happening in the market and what REALTORS® can expect in the coming months.  Click the video feed to see their thoughts on the future of the Real Estate Market in 2009....

Thanks to all my clients for making 2008 a success so far!  I've sold 16 homes and over $6.5 million in residential real estate this year!! THANK YOU!!! MY RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF! 2008 HOME SALES: THANKS TO ALL OF MY CLIENTS FOR MAKING 2008 A PHENOMENAL YEAR! 6850 BOVEY AVE.                  $4...

Here's a cool video I found on YouTube showing the 2 year renovation of the Sherman Oaks Galleria from drab indoor mall to the outdoor lifestyle and entertainment center that attracts patrons from all over.  It is home to many entertainment production companies and influential businesses.  Check ...

Here's an article written by Mary Funk, President of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors and David Walker.  The recent improvements and change in lending guidelines have caused a surge in buying activity.  Almost all properties I have sold have had multiple offers, this could be a sign...

The San Fernando Valley real estate market is reacting favorably to historically low interest rates and affordable pricing as existing single-family home sales have increased 16.2 percent in July from a year ago. Mary Funk, President of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors states, "The ...

Here's a quote I took from an article from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors, September 2008 Realtor Report: "There were 6,950 active listings throughout the San Fernando Valley at the end of July, down 3.4 percent from a year ago. Of that total, single-family homes accounted for 75 ...

What does it mean??? Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housing_and_Economic_Recovery_Act_of_2008 The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-289, H.R. 3221) designed primarily to address the Subprime mortgage crisis, was passed by the United States Congress on July 24, 2008 an...

Being at the forefront of current Los Angeles real estate market as a Realtor who entered the industry in 2005 (at 22 years old) I can truly say that this is my best year yet. There are many buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines to fulfill the need and dream to own their own home. They ar...

Banks always have the buyer's sign seller addendums.  To protect the Bank/Seller, they always have the Buyer's sign addendums in addition to a standard purchase agreement.  Mind you, the addendums are drafted in such a way to protect the interest of the Bank and not the Buyer, so you must thoroug...