Wondering What the Housing Market is Doing? September News
Ron Becker is a well-known and respected appraiser
in the South Bay. His South Bay Housing Studies
provide an accurate assessment of local real estate
sales for 9 South Bay cities. Learn more about Ron's
work at South
Bay Home Center. Click below to review his
most recent South Bay Housing Study.
Ron is
also STILL COLLECTING DONATIONS for his
Phillipine Charity of clothes, shoes, etc. to send
over in October. Let either one of us know if you have
anything and we'll arrange a pick up!
Ron Becker Appraiser South Bay Most Recent Housing Survey
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I hope this e-Newsletter finds you well as we enter
this Fall season! Amongst all of the new links and
information I've included this month, don't forget to
see the
Recent Housewarming & Client Party Photos.
Housewarming Parties are my favorite part of my
business, because I get to see the "house in action"! If
you are a recent buyer and haven't yet had your
Housewarming, let's get it on the schedule. My
caterer, Adam Kayn of Eden
Gourmet is ready to cook up his delicious secret
sauces in your
kitchen and serve your friends and family a good time!
On
the real estate front: contrary to the
media on how bad the market is, there is tremendous
opportunity for both motivated sellers and qualified
buyers in this
market as you'll see in the articles I've
included.
As always, if you have questions
about your home values, the local real estate market,
need a referral to a qualified service provider, or if I
can help anyone you know with selling or buying real
estate here in the South Bay, just give me a call.
I'll be in touch
with you soon!
Melinda
310-728-
5795
Read my blog, see what's new,
order
instant FREE
REPORTS (buyer or seller), read the latest real estate
news & more at
www.MelindaFlynn.com
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Mortgage Rates Drop Below Year-ago Levels
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The
article Mortgage Rates Drop Below Year-ago
Levels was published on 9/17/07, a day before
the Fed
cut rates, which now makes it even better for
buyers. If you are considering buying a
home, upsizing, or getting another piece of investment
property, now is a good time!
Fed dropped interest rates by 1/2 percent on
September 18.
This is good
news if
you thought you had missed the boat on a low-interest
mortgage! Buyers: now
is a great
time to start
looking into your mortgage options and obtaining a
preapproval from a well-trusted lender. Preapproval
letters are typically good for 60 - 90 days. Of course,
you don't "lock in" your rate until you are in escrow on a
property, once
you've got an accepted offer.
Northrop
Grumman Employees: Check
in with Western Federal Credit Union at 310-381-2314
to see what your financing
options are. Let's take advantage of your Fridays
off to
look at homes!
If you are already receiving listings by e-mail,
feel free to drive by the properties you like and see
what you think of the neighborhoods, streets, etc. If
you approve of the exterior and want to see the inside,
just let me know and we'll make an
appointment (24-48 notice required to allow time to
set appointments with sellers).
Read the article below regarding today's rates as
compared with last year.
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Coldwell Banker is Named 2007 Inman Innovator of the Year
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The Inman News Innovator Award is one of the
most prestigious and coveted honors in the real
estate industry. I have been in real estate since 2001,
and with
Coldwell Banker since 2003. The company does not
stop growing, improving, and helping make my
business that much better!
I love being
involved with
a global company that supports its agents in order to
support
our clients. That's one of many reasons I am remain
part of the Coldwell Banker family!
Some
highlights of Coldwell Banker firsts over the past year
include:
- The first national real estate brand to integrate
streaming video online
- The first national real estate brand to integrate
community amenities into satellite mapping
- The first national real estate brand to utilize widget
technology with the enhanced Personal Retriever®
- The first national real estate brand to enter Second
Life
Remember, friends do not let friends sell or buy
real estate without calling Melinda Flynn of Coldwell
Banker for a
consultation first at 310-728-5795.
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In the Mail: "Less is More: How to simplify, pare down and focus on what's really important"
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My September mailer* is about getting organized. I've
included a link
below for some tips and ideas on being organized for
efficiency.
Sneak
peak at October's Item of Value Mailer: "They Keep
Going & Going: Energize your car's health mile after
mile".
*If you'd like to receive my Items of
Value in the mail, please e-mail me with your mailing
address.
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Something for Sellers: Think the Days of Multiple Offers are Over? Read On...
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I've had several buyers lately who were not the only
offer on well-priced properties. If a property is well-
priced, buyers will see it as a good deal and flock to it.
But it's all in the pricing, presenting, and
strategic marketing.
If you or someone you
know needs to sell their South Bay home before the
end of the
year, call me for a free marketing consultation at
310-728-5795.
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