THIS REAL ESTATE MARKET STINKS!

Eh, Maybe not!
Yes, prices have declined - but weren’t they over inflated in the first place, rising at unbelievable leaps and bounds since the mid 90’s??
The unfortunate manipulation of the banking laws, the interaction between commercial banks and investments houses and the blind eye by Congress instead of oversight and protection of Americas’ financial interests at home and abroad set the stage. Greed and excess has run it’s course like a juggernaut, inflicting indiscriminate destruction. Many, many people have lost homes, most that didn’t qualify for home ownership in the first place and some are those that are the unfortunate victims of job loss or cutbacks because of the economy and the myriad of life changes that have a financial impact.
Yes, there is a shake-out going on, a blood letting for some and a rude awakening for those that were riding high on someone else’s dime. None of it FAIR!

But there are tremendous opportunities going on as long as one is qualified. Prices have been reduced dramatically, if it is a distressed property, and the supply is plentiful.! Interest rates are at historic lows so this actually is a tremendous time to buy Real Estate, if you qualify for loans or have that magical item - CASH. Amazing how many investors do!!

Look around my website - there are so many Deals to be had both in Santa Cruz and my beloved Lake Tahoe.

Here is a property that is absolute GOLD, don't miss it.

Call me, I'd love to help you live the life you love!

Marlene Henderson
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties
and Property Management

00599374 Ca/ 002598 Nv

831-429-9091 Office
831-419-9091 Mobile
775-588-3325 Nevada

Moving Blues

I was so glad to see this article since I just experienced this my self.
http://glozal.com/profiles/blogs/moving-scams?xg_source=msg_mes_network
The scammers never cease to invent new ways to cheat, lie or otherwise perpetrate a fraud willy nilly on whom ever, especially the least that can afford this kind of deceit. So beware of these ones, they are in high activity mode with all these home losses.

Going to the Wharf to Wharf??? Afterwards see this!!

A Westlake Classic

Perfect place to come to after the Wharf to Wharf. Relax, visualize and wander about the property implanting what you could create living in this home. Fabulous gardens, fountains, pool, tennis court, guest house all within walking distance of Schools, shopping, hiking trails, spectacular views and world class cultural venues.

I wouldn't lead you astray this is worth the time!

A Charlie Sheen Day

While sitting on yet another ‘Open House’ with intermittent rain coming down, praying for that elusive qualified buyer to walk through the door hopefully with an agent that has done all their homework, I start to ruminate on over thirty years of Realtor experiences. This never gets boring!

Could write a book with some of this stuff!

Some of the stunts I have experienced have been wild, nauseating, funny, Be-zar!, and epic!

What triggered this post, was a time, 25 years ago, I was previewing properties for someone wanting to be in the mountains - a remote retreat to --- get away from it all.

Plotted out a few to check out, made appointments days in advance, called the morning of, and called to give each occupant their 15 minute warning call! You would think that would eliminate any one being caught ‘off guard’ right!

The first home and mind you this is 11 a.m., was a real Charlie Sheen moment! Knock, ring bell (literally a bell), a female comes to the door with a vacant stare, I explain who I am ( as if it mattered) she allows me in through a haze of smoke filtering around house, I proceed into the main open area, am offered a Hooka tentacle and told to make my self at home and what am I looking for?? Miscellaneous persons laying about and the remnants of all kinds of debris intermingled in the scene. Must have been going on like this for days. Peace and Later - much later!

The second mountain home ‘viewing’ was of the same vein. Went through the calling/warning ‘I’m coming’ routine. Knock on the door, ring the bell, knock, ring - use lock box! Open door, yell REALTOR!! Yell some more as I proceed. Go upstairs - HELLO -REALTOR, poking around, opening doors, talking loudly, push open bedroom door to ---- a couple definitely enjoying the SHOW they were putting on. Not a word was said, they didn’t miss a beat and I decided they were not even the least bit interested in selling this house.

My last stop of the day, it was about 1:00 in the after noon and I am greeted at the front door by a towel draped woman (the owner) 50ish, blithely wilting around, clutching this towel and ready to drop it at the slightest hint of interest. Being stunned/repulsed by this show, I after taking a couple steps inside, spun on my heel and made a hasty exit. No excuses rendered.

Later that week, having an inspection done on a property in escrow, the inspector and I were greeted at the front door by the owner in his Birthday suit! He asked if he would be needed for anything or if he could accompany us. He was advise to dress otherwise he could end up losing something and a pair of sturdy shoes would be advisable too!

This business uncovers some very lonely and depraved folks out there. It also airs real life. To be a Realtor you have to develop skills way beyond tracking interest rates, neighborhood sales, comparables, the Best schools. This is a real ‘slice of life’ business.

I’ve got more! Fill you in soon!.

　

Real Estate Deal of the Week in Santa Cruz

This is Bank Owned (an REO) - Brand New home that builder lost. Across the street from an elementary school in a well established neighborhood.

If a quality home, with top notch materials and features are what you are looking for, don't pass this one by. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths and bamboo floors - $799,000.

http://www.bestsantacruzproperties.com/ for more info or Call: 831-429-9091

Marlene Henderson, Broker/Owner

MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and

Property Management

Realtor - Calif. and Nevada

#00599374

Investment Advice from someone in the know!

I couldn't of said this better myself!
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What Buyers have been waiting for!

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Bank Owned Homes in Santa Cruz County.

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Check out this article from the Wall Street Journal on home buying too!
http://www.car.org/media/pdf/consumer/Beyond_the_Headlines__091610.pdf
There's nothing much to say, just take a look at all the possibilities!
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