Recent content by carrido_IHB

OK. I admit I'm not a marketing guy, but I'm pretty sure leading with the <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Mission-Viejo/26541-Fresno-Dr-92691/home/5083720">'house fire'</a> isn't the way to go! Some FSBO's really shouldn't be...

<blockquote> Hello everyone, I am new to the board. I read it occasionally and find that so many of your are quite knowledgable about the housing market. I am looking for a SFH in Brea. What are the prospects of this market? It seems like prices have not fallen as quickly as they...

<blockquote>Thanks for the info! How you enjoy living there? How long have you lived there? Is it more family oriented or more of a place for younger professionals? I like the central location to Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Brea plus the 6 weeks free rent is also very nice. My current...

<blockquote> Thanks MD! 1. Freeway noise? 2. Freeway exhaust dust? 3. Does the parking get filled up or are there plenty of spaces? 4. Are there a lot of vacant units? That 6-weeks free rent is very tempting with only a 14-16 month lease and that damn commercial keeps playing...

I'm noticing a number of new listings over the past few weeks that are coming from purchases made in 2003 and are listing at/near break-even. <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Mission-Viejo/26591-Valpariso-Dr-92691/home/5080257">26591 Valpariso, Mission Viejo, CA 92691</a> <a...

This one from today's <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/15-Orangetip-92604/home/5957526?src=blg_irvine&utm_source=irvinehousingblog&utm_medium=blog&utm_nooverride=1">featured property</a>... (scroll about halfway down the page) Nice job Google for snapping the pic of this lady...

haha. OK. So maybe it won't catch on. :)

I've been lurking for a while on this board and really appreciate the insight of the people here. I sold my condo a few months ago (based on information from this blog and other sources) and I'm convinced it will be a great long-term decision for me. One thing I'm always on the lookout for...

It was a good call for the Fed to hold... at least in terms of their own mental well-being. The Fed wants to feel as if it has some bullets left in the gun so they can take 'action' if (when) things get really out of hand. That potential 'action' is equal to 2.0% by last count. The Fed did...

<span style="color: blue;"><<Develop a friendly rapport with the LC. If you walk in the door with the idea that you?re going to walk all over them and impose your will during ?negotiations? your LC will be far less motivated to help you get the incredible deal you want. >></span> Really...