Preview LA Homes, PreviewLAHomes.com, Mark Simon, Michael DiVita, Real Estate Search

RENT v. BUY

idxcentral — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:13:14 +0000

Surging rents, depressed home prices and record low interest have tipped the scales favoring buying over renting a home in most metropolitan areas today. Factor in that mega-finance Co. Fannie Mae posted a first-quarter profit of $2.7 billion, the largest since 2007 and a positive sign that the housing market may have hit bottom. If you need a home in the Los Angeles real estate market, visit us at PreviewLAhomes.com.

We provide you free and unlimited use of the MLS, foreclosures and short sales to research from your computer at your leisure. To make it easier, input location, price and number of bedrooms and baths and our software will filter data and send you a daily email with your criteria only.

Call Mark to view property, submit offers/counters and even guide a sale through escrow. Take advantage of his representation as a buyer‚s agent. It‚s the seller who pays the commission.

Call Michael for a free credit report and loan preapproval, essential prerequisites. He is affiliated with over 40 financial institutions from which to shop the best loan for you. Ask about no down VA and 3.5% down FHA loans.

As always, we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,

Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

MARKET NEWS

idxcentral — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:12:26 +0000

Southland home sales in March increased over last year. Prices leveled. Investors continue to dominate the low end housing market. However, all houses priced right are selling quickly as inventory remains at a 4 month supply.

PreviewLAhomes.com provides „real time‰ access to the MLS, foreclosures and short sales, an opportunity to research Los Angeles real estate from your computer, at your leisure, free and unlimited. Plug in location, price and number of bedrooms and baths. We‚ll sort it out and email you daily properties with those criteria only. It‚s all the information, none of the hard sell.‰©

Call Mark to view property, negotiate offers and even navigate escrow, should you decide to purchase∑all at no cost. The seller pays the commission.

Call Michael for a free credit report and loan preapproval. These first steps which are free and without obligation are essential for home purchase. With affiliations with over 40 institutions, Michael is equipped to sort through the many loans available and get the one that best suits your needs.

As always, we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,

Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

BEYOND THE BREAK EVEN POINT

idxcentral — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:43 +0000

In Southern California it has become more costly to rent than to purchase a home including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego real estate markets. Ditto up north in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. San Francisco remains a renter‚s market, but the price to rent ratio is dropping there, too. Demand and foreclosure pressure on home prices have driven up rents and analysts advise home purchase is more economical if you stay put for five years and can benefit from the mortgage tax deduction.
PreviewLAhome.com is your real estate site for free and unlimited access to the MLS, foreclosures, short sales and more. Refine your search by inputting location, price and number of bedrooms and baths. Our software will email you daily with your criteria only. „It‚s all the information, none of the hard sell.‰

Call Michael for loan preapproval and a free credit report, important preparation in case you find that „perfect‰ home and want to snap it up before someone else does. Because he is affiliated with over 40 financial institutions, he can offer a wide choice of loans and help you select the one that best fit your needs.

Call Mark to view property. As a „buyer‚s agent‰ he will escort you, negotiate offers and even navigate escrow at no cost to you. Remember it‚s the seller who pays the commission.

As always we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,

Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

A CASTLE AND A LONG TERM INVESTMENT

idxcentral — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:21:43 +0000

Buying a home in the Los Angeles real estate market is not a get rich quick plan. But low prices and historically low interest afford you an opportunity to have “your home is your castle” lifestyle now with asset growth in the future. Will prices go lower? Perhaps, but even a 5 or 10% drop would be more than compensated by higher interest rates. Did you know a 2% hike on $400,000 equals $176,000 more you will pay over the term of the loan? It’s significant!

PreviewLAhomes.com offers you free and unlimited access to the MLS, foreclosures and short sales. Input location within the Los Angeles real estate market, also price and number of bedrooms/baths. We will cut through the irrelevant data and email you just those criteria daily.

Call Mark to view property and negotiate offers and counters. He will represent you expertly and remember, it’s the seller who pays the commission.

Call Michael first for a free credit report and loan preapproval. He has affiliations with over 40 financial institutions, from large national to local boutique banks. There are many opportunities to get into a home today with a low down payment.

As always, we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,

Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

The Sentiment Also Rises

idxcentral — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:58:46 +0000

Consumer confidence escalated to pre-recession heights amid rising stock and jobs markets, but will spiraling gas prices de-energize it? We hope not, as more jobs, income and spending are expected to fuel the sluggish housing market later this year. Meanwhile, investors snap up Los Angeles real estate fired by foreclosures, short sales, low prices and interest.

PreviewLAhomes.com invites you to view the MLS, foreclosures and short sales in the Los Angeles real estate market free and unlimited. Simply enter price, location, # of bedrooms/baths and we will email you daily those criteria only. It‚s all the information, none of the hard sell.

Call Mark to view property, negotiate offers/counters and even effortlessly navigate through escrow, should you decide to purchase. Remember, it‚s the seller who pays the commission.

Call Michael for a free credit report. As an independent broker with over 40 bank affiliations, he will provide you options from large national, as well as local, banks and help you choose the loan best suited to your needs.

As always, we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,

Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

RECOVERY, BIT BY BIT

idxcentral — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:05:49 +0000

January registered a statewide rise in home sales from a year ago in some measure due to the Bay area, the highest Jan. in 5 years. Investors, again, jumped in to snap up bargains. Markets are expected to further stabilize once the gov’t/state settlement with 5 major banks kicks in, likely the second ½ of 2012. Though the agreed $ amount to modify loans or decrease principal is modest, it augments a better job market, increased manufacturing and a Greek bailout ( a first step), all recovery directed, bit by bit.

Meanwhile in the Los Angeles real estate market, PreviewLAhomes.com continues to offer you free and unlimited access to the MLS, foreclosures and short sales in this environment of low prices and historically low interest. Focus your search by entering location, price and # of bedrooms/baths and we will email daily just those criteria.

Call Mark to view Los Angeles real estate, negotiate offers and even expertly navigate escrow, should you decide to purchase.

Call Michael for your financial needs. He is affiliated with over 40 banks and will shop and obtain the best loan suited to your needs. Ask about 3.5% down FHA and no down VA loans.

As always, we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,
Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

Apocalypse? No!

idxcentral — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:19:10 +0000

The economic “glass half-empty” bears are denied by virtue of US bootstrap, though modest, growth. GDP is predicted to reach 4% in 2011’s fourth quarter and onward. Capital goods orders, industrial production and exports rise. Labor markets improve. Housing construction is reviving as the deflated bubble, time and demand show real estate stabilizing. Isn’t time to cash in? Los Angeles real estate is rife with good buys, financeable at record low interest.

PreviewLAhomes.com provides free and unlimited use of the MLS and rosters of Los Angeles real estate foreclosures and short sales. Plug in location, price and number of bedrooms/baths and our software will email you daily those criteria only.

Call Mark to view property. He will expertly negotiate offers AND escrow, if you find a proper home. Commissions are paid by the seller, of course.

Call Michael for all financial needs. Ask about no down VA and 3.5% down FHA loans. He has affiliations with over 40 financial institutions from which to shop the best loan for you.

As always, we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,
Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

Baby Steps

idxcentral — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:10:54 +0000

Signs of hiring are positive and unemployment claims fell for the 4th time in 5 weeks. Modest job gains appear in transportation, warehousing, retail trade, manufacturing, health care and mining. US innovation streams ahead as water-tight cell phones and ever slimmer tablets beckon to excite the world’s appetite for new generation technology. Meanwhile, Los Angeles real estate slumbers, but for credit worthy buyers, outstanding purchases are out there for the taking.

Research Los Angeles real estate, foreclosures and short sales at PreviewLAhomes.com free and unlimited. Input location, price and number of bedrooms and baths and we’ll email you daily with your criteria only.

Call Mark to view property, expertly negotiate offers and even navigate through escrow, if you find that “right” home to purchase. Fees are paid by the seller.

Call Michael for loan preapproval. Ask about no down VA and 3.5% down FHA loans. There are incredible interest rates available which will save tens, even hundreds, of thousands of dollars over the term of a mortgage.

As always we wish you prosperous Los Angeles real estate hunting.

Best regards,
Mark Simon, Real Estate Representation (310) 345-9738
Mark@PreviewLAHomes.com

Michael DiVita, Mortgage Finance Support (310) 849-9124
Michael@PreviewLAHomes.com

C’MON BABY, LET’S DO THE TWIST

idxcentral — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:53:32 +0000

C’MON BABY, LET’S DO THE TWIST
Last week the Fed revived a policy, “Operation Twist,” dubbed for Chubby Checker’s hit, in which $400 billion of their portfolio will convert from medium to long term bonds. This creates buying pressure, lowers interest rates and affects long term borrowing i.e. mortgages. Good news for home purchase/refinance, even as it sent Wall Street, gold and silver on a hyperbolic ride.
Without question, there’s no better time to refinance your home mortgage. Even if you have refinanced before, it may profitable to do it again. Call Michael, free and without obligation, for an analysis of the savings you may reap on your mortgage.

HOME SALES UP 8.8%

idxcentral — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:38:37 +0000

HOME SALES UP 8.8%
Home sales rose 8.8% statewide in August and 10.2% over the same month last year, a modicum of good news amidst a tepid market. 52% of those sales were in Southern California. Meanwhile, bank savings climbed 10% above all of last year despite the lowest interest rates on record. Mixed financial news here and across the pond has lowered confidence and kept many away from home ownership. Nevertheless, growing families need homes and conditions of 30+% lower prices and rock bottom interest are great incentives.
Call Michael anytime and without obligation with any financial questions regarding home purchase or refinance. He has affiliations with over 30 lending institutions. Refinance is, depending upon your loan, a risk-free move to make money. Michael will gladly crunch your numbers and tell you whether it’s right for you and what your savings would be.