House Hunting Just Got Easier

Zillow just introduced new technology on their site to help Buyers find that home that they’re looking for. Watch the video below and feel free to look around Zillow’s website. For more information on homes for sale in the Palmdale/Lancaster area, contact 661-726-0696 or Click Here To Email Us

House Hunting Just Got Easier | Zillow Blog – Real Estate Market …

Hey real estate shoppers: Shopping for homes on Zillow is now quicker and easier. From larger maps and photos, to learning more details about a home you like.

Publish Date: 05/26/2010 8:29

http://www.zillow.com/blog/house-hunting-just-got-easier/2010/05/26/

SoCal Home Prices Up

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Wow. Southern California home prices were up in April, compared to the same time frame last year. Per Alexis McGee of foreclosures.com, this year-over-year increase was the sixth in a row, following 27 months of year-over-year declines. Alexis, thanks for the uplifting news.

So. California Home Sales, Prices Rise Again

California Home Sales, Prices Rise Again. by Alexis McGee on May 26, 2010. Southern California’s median home price paid in April was $285000, the same as in March, and up 15.4 percent from $247000 for April 2009, which was the low point …

Publish Date: 05/26/2010 11:16

http://blog.foreclosures.com/so-california-home-sales-prices-rise-again/

Time to invest in Real Estate?

House Money According to the the National Association of Realtors®, “distressed homes” represented nearly 2 of every fifth home sold in January 2010.

Real estate investors around the country are taking advantage of good deals on inexpensive property. But there are risks involved. Today is a great time to buy a bank-owned home — just do your research first.

Tips when buying a bank owned home:
Buy in your neighboring area, a familiar place
Start slow and small, then increase to a bigger portfolio
Watch income — rent rolls doesn’t matter if tenants are not paying rent
Check out prospective tenant’s credit and legal history

Foreclosures may represent a significant number of 2010’s total Los Angeles County home sales and will offer interesting opportunities to first time home buyers and real estate investors.

For more info on buying a bank owned home, call (661) 726-0696 or email here.