Author: Jacob

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Los Angeles?

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With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Los Angeles anyway? Many homeowners across America and Los Angeles are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending … Continued

Private Lenders For Bad Credit In Los Angeles – How To Find One

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Are you tired of having bad credit? Does bad credit hold you back? Bad credit is bad enough but when you need to borrow money, having bad credit becomes even more difficult. Banks and financial institutions may not lend to you because of your bad credit, even though you need the money. Lenders normally avoid … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Los Angeles

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While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Los Angeles] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can … Continued

Short Sale vs Foreclosure – What’s the Difference in Los Angeles?

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Whether you’re a buyer or a borrower/seller, a short sale, and foreclosure each present different advantages and difficulties. What Is A Foreclosure In Los Angeles, CA? In simple terms… “A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make his mortgage loan payments and the bank repossessed the home” (source).  If you … Continued

4 Things To Know About Selling Your Distressed Property in Los Angeles

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One option a homeowner has available as a resolution to at least partly cover remaining debts in this situation is selling the home directly. Listing your home for sale can be burdensome, many owners of distressed properties find themselves feeling overwhelmed by the process. If facing the decision of selling your distressed property in Los … Continued

How to Stay in My Home After Foreclosure in Los Angeles

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A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose … Continued

How To Spot a Scam When Buying or Selling Real Estate in Los Angeles

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As criminals have become adept at developing scams in the real estate industry, including all of the services associated with real estate, the importance of working with a professional buying or selling real estate in Los Angeles has never been of such significance. You can feel secure knowing you are working with trustworthy service providers, … Continued

Understanding the Foreclosure Process in CA

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Understanding the foreclosure process in CA is an important part of navigating your own home foreclosure. Before we dive in… Understanding the Foreclosure Process in CA What is foreclosure anyway? Foreclosure is the legal process that lenders use to take back property securing a loan, generally after the borrower stops making payments. Foreclosure is no fun. … Continued

The Cost of Ownership: What Your Los Angeles Property Is Really Costing You

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Find yourself left holding a property that you have decided to sell? Your property is quite literally is holding you as well. The expenses involved could prevent you from moving forward with your dreams. As time passes, it’s important to understand the true cost of ownership.  Your home is likely one of the largest investments … Continued

Returns on Los Angeles Real Estate – What You Can Expect

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Building a good investment portfolio requires diversity!  This is likely to be the first piece of advice anyone new to the market will hear. Diversify! While you can forge into the investment world on your own, it is wise to turn to the mentors in your life for input. You may instead wish to seek … Continued

Can I Sell My House in Foreclosure in Los Angeles?

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Do you have a Los Angeles CA house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the CA foreclosure process want to get out from under that burdensome house and wonder if they can sell the house in foreclosure. The short answer: yes. The long answer: it’s a little more complicated, but usually you … Continued

4 Things To Ask Local Home Buyers in Los Angeles

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All of the processes involved in selling a home can be confusing and costly, especially considering there are no guarantees your home will sell. Using a seasoned professional can make the entire process simple and straightforward and quick!  It can be quite a letdown to have spent time, money and energy working with buyers, only … Continued