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Maria Estevez
Home Buyer

With $10.000 for down city job and fair credit can I buy a home? asked by Maria Estevez

Hi Maria, We have worked with many clients who put down 3% as a fist time home buyer. Our last client bought a townhouse for 345,000 with 3% do... read more answered by L.A. Real Es…

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How does a first time buyer find an agent who specializes in foreclosures in Los Angeles?

Answered Thu May 29 2008, 10:22 by Sunny Hermoso - 90008 - Home Buying
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Sunny Hermoso
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How to buy a foreclosure house?

Answered Sat May 10 2008, 19:52 by Gene - 90008 - Home Buying
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Maria Estevez
Home Buyer

With $10.000 for down city job and fair credit can I buy a home? asked by Maria Estevez

Hi Maria, We have worked with many clients who put down 3% as a fist time home buyer. Our last client bought a townhouse for 345,000 with 3% do... read more answered by L.A. Real Es…

Carrie
Home Buyer

Hi, I need an agent specializing in the West LA area with foreclosure property. asked by Carrie

I specialize in the WLA area, however, there are not many forclosures available. Con... read more answered by Dorene Slaiv…

Dirk
Home Buyer

What can you get for $450K in the UCLA area? asked by Dirk

Hi Dirk, I just ran a search in Westwood for properties under $475,000 and there are 13 on the market, all condo's. They range in price from ... read more answered by Jodie Franci…

Target12
Home Buyer

A friend of mine is (was?) in escrow for a house in Long Beach.. asked by Target12

These types of questions is difficult to answer—since I do not have any paper work to review, and I am not an attorney—any answer would just... read more answered by Aida Pinto

K. Zea
Just Looking

What is prop. 8? and who can use this and until when? asked by K. Zea

To put it simply...Proposition 8 allows a temporary reduction in property tax assessments. Basically this proposition states that if the ma... read more answered by Cindi Hagley,…

Kathryn Kins…
Home Buyer

I am looking to purchase a home in Burbank. Given the volatility of the mortgage market, I would like to get asked by Kathryn Kins…

Kathryn- I am a retail loan officer with Flagstar Bank, a leading national mortgage... read more answered by Luke Allison

Paul
Buyer & Seller

Update to How Do I evict a former owner after sale in Los Angeles...in this situation, the former owner is my asked by Paul

I had this happen to a client of mine, he purchased a property and the seller did no... read more answered by Dyanna

Due
Home Seller

In California, are sellers still liable for any minor repairs after closing. My buyer chose not to do a home asked by Due

Hi Due. You have no obligations at all except those you elect to do out of goodwill... read more answered by Gilda Anders…

Trying To Buy…
Home Buyer

Should we buy a house that has had renovations w/o permits? asked by Trying To Buy…

Purchasing a home that has unpermitted rooms is a risk, but you have to look at what you are getting for the price, how the unpermitted work aff... read more answered by Jodie Franci…

Wadamanian
Home Buyer

I've noticed a few homes listed on Trulia as sold for under $100/sq feet. Is this information accurate? asked by Wadamanian

Wadamanian the Fairview home sold at a trustee's sale in March for what appears to b... read more answered by Gilda Anders…

Fady Kiama
Home Buyer

I am considering buying a single family house in LA, CA. Which areas are recommended in terms of potential asked by Fady Kiama

Hello Fady. In terms of areas with potential appreciating value the more exclusive ... read more answered by Gilda Anders…

A.
Buyer & Seller

I am doing a decline-in-value reassessment application for my Pasadena home. In looking for comps, I'm asked by A.

A. You should be aware the the LA County Assessor has already taken it upon himself... read more answered by Keith Sorem

Stephanie & …
Home Buyer

Need an agent specializing in West LA/Culver City foreclosure properties. This would be our first time asked by Stephanie & …

I do specialize in the Culver City, West Los Angeles area . My loan officer can hand... read more answered by Dorene Slaiv…

Nariman
Home Buyer

I want to buy a 4plex in west hollywood , what do I need to have instead of money ? asked by Nariman

Nariman: There is some good advice below. In addition to what has already been s... read more answered by Shel-lee Dav…

Zg
Home Buyer

I have a question about front and back end ratios in high cost markets. asked by Zg

Zg, I have to see your credit report and your financial statements. Are you self-employed? Until we see that, there is no way we can tell if yo... read more answered by Charita King

Sky Minor
Real Estate Pro

Why is Trulia so friggin AWESOME?Sky Minor wants to KNOW!!! asked by Sky Minor

Sky I think it's so awesome because we get to do what we do best, connect with the public and each other and on some level, keep learning as we'... read more answered by Gilda Anders…

Edvinas
Home Buyer

I want to purchase a house in LA with cash from an offshore account. Can I do that? asked by Edvinas

I don't see why not....it is green, has dead presidents on it, and isn't "laundered"... read more answered by Terra Bruns

Betessami
Home Buyer

I have a real estate license, I don't have it hung with a broker yet, I want to buy a house for myself and asked by Betessami

Hi Betessami Any broker will take a cut. I work for Keller WIlliams and they actual... read more answered by L.A. Real Es…

Anne
Home Buyer

utility pole on driveway of house asked by Anne

I'm sure it would just be a matter of preference. The utilities usually have an easement on property, this one just happens to be very visible. read more answered by Dot Chance

Judy
Home Buyer

how can i make an appointment to see some of these homes? asked by Judy

Hi Judy, Your question doesn't indicate where the homes are that you would like to see...but I am a Realtor in Encino, and I work in the vall... read more answered by Jodie Franci…