42780 N. Star Court, Temecula–Just Listed!

Thumbnail image for 42780 N. Star Court, Temecula–Just Listed! by Claudia Rose January 23, 2012

A cute little house was listed today in the heart of Temecula at 42780 N. Star Court. It has new carpet, paint, and granite counters. 2 bedrooms/2 baths with 1,291 square feet on a lot over 8,000 square feet. There are currently only three other listings in the desirable 92592 zip code that are under Read more...

Homebuyers Bonanza in Murrieta

Thumbnail image for Homebuyers Bonanza in Murrieta by Claudia Rose January 20, 2012

Are you a homebuyer in the $500,000 plus range? If you are, you are in for a treat. There are currently 75 active listings over $500,000 in Murrieta. Many of the listings were $1 million estates not so long ago. Take the one pictured here–39300 Calle Orinda, which is a pool home estate in the Read more...

More Standard Listings in Temecula

Thumbnail image for More Standard Listings in Temecula by Claudia Rose January 17, 2012

You often find a large number of standard listings in the higher price points. Now we are seeing it in the midrange price. I just checked the MLS for new Temecula listings. I looked at houses listed between last Friday, January 13th and today the 16th. Eighteen new listings popped up. Twelve are standard sales. Read more...

Freddie Mac Extends Forbearance to Unemployed Borrowers

Thumbnail image for Freddie Mac Extends Forbearance to Unemployed Borrowers by Claudia Rose January 12, 2012

Brought to you by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®: Freddie Mac is giving mortgage servicers expanded authority to provide six months of forbearance to unemployed borrowers without Freddie Mac’s prior approval and up to an additional six months with prior approval.   This means unemployed borrowers may be eligible for up to 12 months of forbearance.  Read more...

Freecycling Movement Is Here!

Thumbnail image for Freecycling Movement Is Here! by Claudia Rose January 9, 2012

I see a lot of unwanted stuff. Stacks of old toys, clothing, small appliances… end up in trash bins and at the curb waiting for pickup. When a family moves, they often find they have more stuff than ever imagined. A foreclosure or short sale can height the burden of stuff even further. Sometimes I Read more...

Five Issues for Housing in 2012

Thumbnail image for Five Issues for Housing in 2012 by Claudia Rose January 6, 2012

Brought to you courtesy of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®: Just as in 2011, in 2012 many will be trying to figure out where housing is headed.  While the housing market didn’t worsen in 2011, it also didn’t stabilize either.  This year, the story will be about local markets.  While many housing markets rose and Read more...

Murrieta Benefit January 19th

Thumbnail image for Murrieta Benefit January 19th by Claudia Rose January 4, 2012

In December 2011, two people lost their lives in Murrieta due to violent crimes. They were Saskia Burke and Sam Vanettes. Local businesses, the Chamber of Commerce and individuals are putting together a benefit at Spelly’s Pub & Grille on January 19th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. There will be several bands lined up and a raffle Read more...

Another Reason Why I Love Murrieta

Thumbnail image for Another Reason Why I Love Murrieta by Claudia Rose January 3, 2012

My husband and I just returned from a trip to San Luis Obispo and Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Wow! The Castle is a mere 70,000 ft.² perched on the top of a mountain overlooking the Pacific ocean and miles and miles of rolling hills. The hills actually remind me of Temecula. We had a Read more...

California House Sales Up, Prices Down

Thumbnail image for California House Sales Up, Prices Down by Claudia Rose December 29, 2011

Brought to you courtesy of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®: California home sales posted an increase both on a monthly and annual basis in November, marking the fifth consecutive month of year-to-year sales increases, according to figures released December 22nd from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.).  Meanwhile, the statewide median price of an existing, single-family Read more...

What is a Short Sale?

Thumbnail image for What is a Short Sale? by Claudia Rose December 26, 2011

Have you fallen behind on your mortgage payments, and don’t know what to do? Watch this brief video, and find out what a Short Sale is, and why it may be the solution you have been searching for. Then contact me (a Certified Short Sale Specialist) for a FREE consultation to find out if a Read more...

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