Swabby:
Without more specific details we can only guess at the "why"; however, I think you will find your answer here:
"Estimating Property Taxes in CA"
http://www.trulia.com/blog/steve_ornellas_mba_re_mastersgri/2010/05/estimating_property_taxes
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One Stop Shopping For All Of Your Real Estate Needs Visit Old Town La Quinta !!! Since mortgage rates are at all-time lows and a large invenory of affordable housing is on the market - there's no better
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There are several options. If you wish to talk about them, feel free to call or e-mail me. Don't bother with the conventional. They only no how NOT to do it.
DANIEL T.
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY CENTER
REDLANDS, CA
909-792-4147 (office)
951-834-5876 (my cel, leave message if no answer)
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Hi Tsan!
When buying a rental property, you need to consider where your tenants are likely to work and which areas are likely to have the biggest "tenant pool". The more reasonable rents of the Corona area attract tenants who can commute long distances. The opening of the Toll Road to southern OC has encouraged the commuting tenant.
Corona has developed into quite a business hub in the past twenty years or so! Many of your prospective tenants will come from within Corona itself.
Eastvale will tend to draw tenants who work in the Ontario area which is also a business hub.
But, it will not draw many tenants who commute to Orange County ... which is probably the largest group of commuters in the general tenant pool.
OC commuters will want homes as far west as possible and with good freeway access. South Corona is also very popular with tenants who have ties to OC. It is not unusual to have a couple where one works in Corona and the other in OC.
I speak from personal as well as professional experience. I bought two rental houses near McKinley/91 Fwy in 1989 before Corona became what it is today. South Corona was all orange groves! Today, my tenant pool seems to be restricted to people who work in Corona, along the 15FWY both ways and Riverside. Too far for OC commuters. When I have a vacancy, I get a lot of calls from people who do not want to look when they find out it is so far east. The Metro-Link train system can be helpful to some people ... I had one tenant who used it to commute to Orange but he only lasted a year or so.
So, you do want to pay attention to the OC commuters.
Good luck! Contact me if I can be of help to you in finding a good rental house!
Marlene Prescott
Prudential
714-283-6643
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Don't miss this opportunity to live the Country Club life affordably in Indian Palms CC in Indio !!! This home is not a Foreclosure or Short Sale . . . it's just priced like one. The home is
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Are you looking for a home loan in Corona, Murrieta or Temecula? What about Los Angeles, near the beaches or in the desert? It really doesn't make a difference SoCal - Mortgage rates are looking great
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Now's the time my friend. With prices at or near the bottom and interest rates at historical lows, now is when the money is made. I have been selling homes in Moreno Valley since 1994 and have my finger on the pulse of this community. There are some big things going on in the city that I will gladly share with you. Stop by my office on Sunnymead Blvd and I would be glad to give you the low down.
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Yes if it's new or nearly new. Otherwise, no. If you have a park picked out, ask the park management for the names of lenders. They'll know.
Otherwise, try for owner financing. Lots of mobile and manufactured homes are sold with owner financing.
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There is some interesting history behind The Quarry at La Quinta, the world renowned golf community tucked into the foothills of the Coral and Santa Rosa Mountains? It sits on what was once an abandoned
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The Palm Springs Valley - including La Quinta and the Other Desert Cities draw long-distance buyers due to a couple of major factors . . . affordability and Warm Weather !!! According to Trulia's most
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Looking for a home in Corona? Keep alert! Get pre-qualified!…. Good morning Southern California! It is a good-looking day as I sit in my office in Corona! I’ll be headed to Orange County and
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Good morning Brandy,
The rule is simply three years as others have stated, i have recently closed a couple that were 3 years old. Keep in mind, your credit on other credit items IE credit cards, any loans, etc., should keep getting paid and your credit worthiness up to par. Many people have used short sales to take advantage of the market and sell because they were upside down on their mortgage, not because it was a hardship. Those loans will be looked at closer in the next couple years.... more
Not much more to be said. Communication is the answer for this. You must contact your agent and tell them of your concerns. Be firm. You deserve to know where you stand. Communication will be the key for a successful transaction, whether on this property or another.... more
Forget what these agents are telling you. Here is the problem there are not beachfront properties in 92109 in the 150-200k price range. Since 1/1/2012 there has been 11 condo listings in 92109 in your price range. only 7 sold. None are anywhere near beach front . If fact, from $200-250 there were no beach front condo sine 01/01/2012. Neither of these agents live within 75 miles from 92109. Search relator.com, zillow, etc, for 92109 to see what the prices for beach front or even close to beach front. I don't understand why people give advise when they don't have any idea about the topic. Straving I guess... more
Hello Katina,
Like any transaction, you need to do your due diligence.
I have known several people (buyers & sellers) that have successfully used rent/lease to own contracts- though in the last couple of years Jim is correct that the would be buyers haven't fared as well; but then again neither have the vast majority of traditional buyers (many of which have had losses in equity greater than $25k & $50k).
Now that most markets are starting to stabilize (and some are starting to even see increases in sales and home prices, less inventory, and increasing rents) you may find a rent to own contract a useful tool in your quest to buy a home.
Before you start looking for rent to own opportunities: I recommend that you speak to a reputable lender in your area. Find out your credit scores (get a copy of the report) and what you need to do to increase it. Find out how much of loan you will be able to qualify for & how much you need for down payment (for an FHA loan the down payment starts at 3.5%!!! & for Homepath eligible homes only 3%!) and closing costs (usually between 4-6% but some programs like FHA allows the seller to pay them for you!). If you are low to moderate income, ask if you qualify for any county or city programs (not all lenders do them so you may have to shop around).
After that you will have a good foundation to start looking at homes whether it be to buy, rent to own, or just rent.
Whatever you decide, I also recommend getting an agent that is knowledgeable in what you want to do and good at negotiating to help you achieve your goals.
Best of luck,
Trevolyn Haines
909-262-6221
lic#01444353
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Submitted by sdsu.edu/realestate and Published in their Spring 2012 Newsletter The Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, The Real Estate Society of SDSU, and working real estate professionals in San
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It's about time Bank of America put its proverbial money where its mouth is and started truly reaching out to thousands of homeowners who are behind on their mortgages and facing foreclosure.Embassy Suites
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Thinking of Buying or Selling in the Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar area this summer? Give me a call! I Can Help. I will work hard for you, I will listen to your wants and needs and find the perfect
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