Owning Regains Its Appeal, As Home Rents Head Higher,

by garyandlisa April 4, 2012 Latest News

Climbing rents for apartments are combining with a continued decline in home prices to push once-reluctant home buyers into finally taking the plunge, say economists and real-estate agents, helping what appears to be a good start to the housing industry’s all-important spring selling season.

WSJ’s Dawn Wotapka examines an increase in rent costs …

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Dirty Little Secret Of Overnight Successes

by garyandlisa April 3, 2012 Latest News

The Dirty Little Secret Of Overnight Successeshttp://www.fastcompany.com/1826976/the-dirty-little-secret-of-overnight-successes

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Short sell your home to avoid foreclosure

by garyandlisa April 2, 2012 Latest News

We are experts at doing short sales.  If you know someone who would like to explore their options, call us and schedule an appointment ASAP!

A short sale can salvage your credit and help you avoid bankruptcy. For homeowners who are left with few remaining financial options, it may be worth a try.

In real estate, …

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Real Estate will Rock in 2014

by garyandlisa April 1, 2012 Latest News

Housing starts will nearly double and home prices will begin to rise in 2013, with prices increasing significantly in 2014!

Don’t look back and think…..”I should have bought a property in 2012!”

http://rismedia.com/2012-03-31/real-estate-will-rock-in-2014/

Lisa Schoeffler, CRS, ASPPrudential California Realty805-766-7373GaryandLisa.comA member of HomeServices of America, Inc.a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate

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Short Sale or Foreclosure? What To Consider Before Making the Decision

by garyandlisa March 16, 2012 Latest News

With distressed properties, including foreclosures (or REOs) and short sales, making up about half of all single-family home sales in California in January, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, many underwater sellers will face the tough decision between a foreclosure or a short sale.

Some of the most important factors to …

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14-Year-Old Girl Just Bought A House In Florida

by garyandlisa March 10, 2012 Latest News

Now this a great return….she saved the money from selling stuff on e-bay….now she is renting it for $700/month or $8400/year and the house cost $12,000…. that’s a 70% return on her money.  Anybody else getting that kind of return on investment right now?   NOW is the time to buy rentals!

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/03/09/148218539/this-14-year-old-girl-just-bought-a-house-in-florida

Lisa Schoeffler, …

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Real Estate Forecast 2012 Warren Buffett Says Buy, Baby, Buy!

by garyandlisa March 6, 2012 Latest News

Warren Buffett’s real estate forecast for 2012 and beyond is extremely rosy, with the so-called Oracle of Omaha even recommending buying them over investing in a diversified group of leading companies.

In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Buffett said single-family homes, along with stocks, are cheap and attractive investments. By contrast, investments in Treasury bills, …

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This is what my next car should be! Don’t you think?

by garyandlisa March 6, 2012 Latest News

Bentley has revealed the SUV concept that it hopes will become the world’s most luxurious and fastest SUV.

The EXP 9 F is Bentley’s take on an imposing, luxury SUV that could become the third model in the company’s lineup, alongside the Mulsanne limousine and the Continental sports coupe.

“We are very excited by the potential of …

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Tax exemption, for canceled mortgage debt, expires at the end of this year.

by garyandlisa March 5, 2012 Latest News

The number of 1099-Cs could rise even more if a tax exemption for canceled mortgage debt expires at the end of this year. Legislation enacted in 2007 excludes mortgage debt on a principal residence that was forgiven as a result of a loan modification, short sale or foreclosure. If the exemption isn’t extended, thousands …

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Disney World can be your neighbor for a price

by garyandlisa February 22, 2012 Latest News

Disney is developing a subdivision just three miles from Disney World in Orlando, but the homes aren’t for typical families, and they come with a hefty price tag. The houses in Golden Oak cost between $1.5 million to $8 million, according to real estate news site Inman News. The upscale community is gated and guarded, …

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