Recommended Articles & News for the Week of 7/8/13 to 7/12/13

Here is this week's roundup of stories and articles...interesting and relevant news for Real Estate and related topics:

7/12/13 - These numbers have been manipulated for years, somewhat like unemployment numbers. Take it from a local Realtor whose mission is helping homeowners avoid foreclosure...there are still a high number of homeowners in serious trouble. There are many "band-aids" being glorified by politicians, but the best cure to truly help those who have been through hardships is a TRULY HEALTHY economy with true low unemployment, which ironically is the same thing that fuels a true healthy housing market. Here is the article and stats to chew on:  http://www.dsnews.com/articles/administration-warns-delinquencies-remain-high-despite-decreases-2013-07-12

7/12/13 - Inman News article citing good points and data to make the case that distressed properties will still be around for years to come, and some helpful ideas for agents to connect with distressed homeowners to help them, along with institutional clients with assets under management:  http://www.inman.com/2013/07/12/distressed-properties-still-bountiful-and-ripe-for-the-pickin/

7/11/13 - Always FUN to see how buyers and sellers rate real estate companies...  http://www.dsnews.com/articles/study-reveals-customer-satisfaction-among-buyers-sellers-2013-07-11

7/11/13 - How will the move up in interest rates affect local homeowners and buyers in the Conejo Valley, Ventura County, San Fernando Valley, and Malibu? This definitely affects buyer activity and future home values. Always have a plan, even if you're not planning on moving soon, and especially if you HAVE been thinking of moving soon. Real estate strategies are my specialty. DSNews article on rates here:  http://www.dsnews.com/articles/fixed-rates-surge-on-strong-employment-report-2013-07-11

7/8/13 - Good article suggesting the rate of appreciation will slow...sometime in the future... Aside from that obvious point, there is good data. As always, talk to me about how this relates to Ventura County, Malibu, and San Fernando Valley real estate. Article link:  http://www.dsnews.com/articles/fewer-distressed-sales-promote-price-gains-2013-07-05

Check back each Friday night and over the weekend for this new weekly roundup feature.  Thanks for stopping by.  And remember, I'm always here to help, answers any questions, share market insights, and consult in home values and help homeowners to always have a strategy in place for short-term, mid-term, and long-term real estate plans!

Mike Rosenthal​, REALTOR®/CDPE®
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Why Homeowners are in the Driver's Seat

There are a number of trends affecting today’s market in dramatic ways in Ventura County, Malibu and the San Fernando Valley. Historically low interest rates are driving more and more people to buy homes, but in local markets like Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills and Oak Park to name a few, there are not enough homes on the market to meet that demand. The result is that prices are increasing at an incredible rate.

This puts homeowners in an incredible position because you have something that people want! Not only that, but these trends are unlikely to continue at their current pace they for much longer. I want you to have all the details about your situation so that you can make the most informed decision.

I have a report which explains in detail why prices have gone up and why your home might be worth more than you think! The report is entitled “What They Didn’t Say: The Truth About Your Home and What Big Media Hasn’t Told You,” and I believe you’ll be surprised by when you download and read the report. Once you are done, contact me today for a free market analysis.

Mike Rosenthal​, Realtor®/CDPE®

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Do you search Zillow and Trulia for real estate info and home availability? While those are both good sites for casual browsing and fun to search, if you're seriously looking for a home to buy, the status info is usually outdated on those and most other sites. I get inquiries every week from buyers on homes that are already in escrow. The 2 BEST ways to see up-to-date info: 1) a good Real Estate Agent setting up an active MLS search for you; 2) using an Agent's website search feature like this one http://www.conciserealestate.com/search/

Mike Rosenthal​, REALTOR®/CDPE®
Direct 818-968-2601
mike@conciserealestate.com
www.ConciseRealEstate.com - full service real estate site

www.facebook.com/RosenthalDivision

DRE Lic# 01789852

Experience you can count on!  Over 100 Standard, Short Sale & REO homes successfully closed over the last 4 years ($40,000,000 in sales volume)