This question brings up visions of a Geico commercial for me. There is a school of thought out there that believe buyers can save money by purchasing a property directly through the agent who has the listing, otherwise called the listing agent. While that may be true in some circumstances, it is in fact not the case in most real estate transactions. While I do not have empirical data to prove this statement, I do have the "working in the business" knowledge to support it. It just does not happen all that … [Read more...]
Can I Save A Bundle By Working Directly Through The Listing Agent?
The Mortgage Meltdown- How Did it Happen? What Does It Mean Going Forward?
I wish I were bright and articulate enough to answer the questions above without any help. Luckily, I came across this video and slide show during past week. They provide a simple (video) and humorous (slide show) way of understanding what happened with the mortgage subprime meltdown, why it happened, and what may lay ahead in the future for the rest of us. The video is provided courtesy of Mr. Dan Green of The Mortgage Reports. Going back to the basics with stick figures and drawings is an easy way of … [Read more...]
Is Your Big Bear Home Getting Exposure This Winter?
One of the many aspects to keep in mind when buying a home in Big Bear is the exposure that your property will be getting. By exposure, I am talking about the weather and sun exposure on your Big Bear home. It is typically more preferred to have southern exposure during the winter months. If you have southern exposure on the front side of your home, then there is a good chance that the snow will melt a lot quicker than across the street. These photos were taken yesterday in the newer Castle Glen subdivision … [Read more...]
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