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     Single Family Residence  Time Period Number of Sales Median Sale Price   Jun 2011 4,694 $329,000   Jun 2010 5,383 $341,000   May 2011 4,178 $324,000   May 2010 5,152 $350,000   2011 YTD 28,500 $325,000   2010 52,165 $340,000   Condominium  Time Period Number of Sales Median Sale Price   Jun 2011 1,514 $290,000   Jun 2010 1,831 $323,000   May 2011 1,313 $300,000   May 2010 1,731 $339,000   2011 YTD 9,287 $294,000   2010 17,521 $320,000  12/14/2013

In today's economy everyone is trying to save money by clipping coupons, rushing to the mall in the middle of the night on Black Friday, and by selling their home by themselves without using a real estate agent. Sadly, there are many home sellers who truly underestimate the commitment required to sell a home on their own. Every aspect of selling a home takes a lot of time from marketing to figuring out the correct sale price with the best terms. Given time, eventually the home owner may sell his property, but at a heavy cost of lost time due to incorrect pricing and ineffective marketing all of which may cause them to regret trying to sell their home on their own. Don't be penny wise and dollar foolish. More times than not homeowners who decide to market and sell their home without usin... 12/14/2013

If you are relocating within a short period of time or you are a empty nester and want to sell and move to another state and purchase a less expensive home or downsiize, consider the following options.  Lease Option - Lease To Own This is a good option for a home buyer who needs to work on his credit, doesn't have enough down payment, but wants to live in a home since he is considering purchasing one in the next two to three years.  They will lease your home with the option to buy, making a higher payment and add an extra amount of money to the lease in order to save it for the  down payment when the time comes to execute the option.  Reduced Price When you price your home agresively at leat ten to 15 percent below market value you will get multiple offers. There are  always buyers look... 12/14/2013

Make the most of today...To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who just missed a train.To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask someone who just avoided an accident.To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal at the Olympics.Treasure every moment that you have! And remember time waits for no one.Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why its called the present. 12/14/2013

Selling CostsThe amount you gain on the sale of your home is taxable, if over a certain amount. Though some of the gain is excluded from taxes, you want to reduce the gain amount to as little as possible to avoid a hefty tax bill. Many selling costs allow you deduct from the gain of the sale of your home. These selling fees include closing costs, real estate agent commission, advertising, title insurance and inspection costs.  Moving CostsWhen you must sell your home due to work, you may meet criteria allowing deduction of moving costs. If the job is more than 50 miles from your current house and is a full-time position, you can deduct certain moving costs. These costs include transportation costs, moving company fees, lodging expenses and storage of items. If your employer has a reloca... 12/14/2013

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Depending on the real estate market in your area, selling a house can prove challenging. Many factors go into the ability to sell a home, especially when other houses in your neighborhood are sitting for months without selling. However, effective methods exist to help you quickly sell your house. Knowing what buyers look for, how to price your house and how to make your house distinct from others can help you during the selling process. Create Curb AppealCreating curb appeal is an effective method to sell a house because it catches buyers' attention immediately and makes a good first impression. Common ways to create curb appeal include planting flowers in the front lawn, replacing damaged or fading trim, and polishing metal doorknobs and handles to make them shine. Investing money in h... 12/14/2013

I AM THE BASIS OF ALL WEALTH THE HERITAGE OF THE WISE, THE THRIFTY AND THE PRUDENT.   I AM THE POOR MAN'S JOY AND COMFORT, THE RICH MAN'S PRIZE, RIGHT HAND OF CAPITAL, THE SILENT PARTNER OF MANY THOUSANDS OF SUCCESFUL MEN.   I AM THE SOLACE OF THE WIDOW, THE COMFORT OF THE OLD AGE, THE CORNERSTONE OF SECURITY AGAINST MISFORTUNE AND WANT.   I AM HANDED DOWN TO CHILDREN THROUGH GENERATIONS, AS A THING OF GREATEST WEALTH.   YES, I AM REAL ESTATE  BUY ME AND KEEP ME. LATER I WILL KEEP YOU FINANCIALLY!   ARE YOU READY AND WILLING TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE? I AM HERE TO HELP.       12/14/2013

The Sincere Friends of This Life Are As Ship Lights In The Stormiest of Nights Giotto Di Bondone               12/14/2013

"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." -- Coco Chanel --       12/14/2013

10 Things You Can Do To Have Your Home Purchse Offer Get Accepted Follow the Tips and You Will Ended Up in Your Home Soon 1. - Write a clean offer in regards to contingencies, inspections, and request to sellers to repair. What I mean if those things are minor make an effort to pay them yourself. 2. - Do not ask for closing cost, ask your loan officer is there is any closing cost grants or loans from your local city or county. If they run out of money, ask you your friends, family members and the last resort is to ask your loan officer to pay them through your home loan / interest rate. 3. - Do not request the seller to do the local retrofits required by your city or county. In Los Angeles, CA are: Water heater need to have 2 straps, house needs low flush toilettes and shower heads that... 12/14/2013

436 Homes Sold For The 3 Quarters of 2013  List Price                    Minimum                                              Maximum                                      Average Listed $ 225,000 - Sold $228,000   Listed $1,595,000 - Sold $1,545,000  Listed $487,344- Sold $489,320   Sold Units Based on Listing Price   Between $200,000 - $300,000       24 Homes Sold Between $300,000 - 4400,000      110   "             " Between $400,000 - $500,000      160   Between $500,000 - $600,000        76 Between $600,000 - $700,000        33 Between $700,000 -  $800,000       12 Between $800,000 - $900,000          8 Between $900,000 - $1,000,000       5 Between $1,100,000 - $1,200,000    2 Between $1,200,000 - $1,300,000    4 Between $1,300,000 - $1,400,000    1 Between $1,400,000 - $ 1,500,000 ... 12/14/2013

Granada Hills is famous for having a great ratting in terms of schooling going from the elementary level all the way to the high school level. This city is surrounded by two freeways: 405 Freeways that runs north to south crossing the san fernando valley and the 118 Ronald Reagan Freeway that runs from east to west. Some areas of Granada Hills are middle class but there is also high end areas were prices go above and beyond the million dollars. In the month of November 49 homes were sold, From those 6 were short sales, 3 were bank owned homes and 1 was a probate the other 39 were standard sales / equity sellers. Listing prices ranged from $331,000 to $2,775,000.  For november 2013, the Minimum Listing Price was 300K and sales price 331k. The Maximum listing $3,300,000  and sales was $ ... 12/12/2013

 A Dad is a person who is loving and kindHe often knows what you have in mindHe is someone who listens, suggests, and defendsA dad can be one of your very best friendsHe's proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, a Dad can be patient, helpful and strongIn all that you do, a Dad's love play a partThere is always a place for him deep in your heartIn each year that passes, you're even more glad, more grateful and proud just to call him your Dad HAPPY FATHER'S DAY  06/17/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Granada Hills Short Sale Realtor. As a Granada Hills Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Granada Hills Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Granada Hills Short Sales. Short Sale My Granada Hills Home Lloyd Cullen is a local Granada Hills Short Sale Expert with experienced Granada Hills Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Short Sale My Granada Hills Home We specialize in Short Sales for Granada Hills and Surrounding Areas Upside down on your Granada Hills mortgage? Worried that you will be stuck with negative equity in your home? Thinking of selling your home, but don’t want to still owe money on your home? These are... 06/06/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Granada Hills Short Sale Realtor. As a Granada Hills Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Granada Hills Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Granada Hills Short Sales. Granada Hills Short Sale Realtor Lloyd Cullen is a local Granada Hills Short Sale Expert with experienced Granada Hills Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Granada Hills Short Sale Realtor We specialize in Short Sales for Granada Hills and Surrounding Areas Reputable lenders do not gain anything by allowing a home to fall into foreclosure. If the opportunity exists to short sale a home, the lender will encourage Granada Hills short sale documentation t... 05/30/2012

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12058 Creekview Road Granada Hills, CA 913445 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 Bathrooms $945,000   This Mediterranean home is located in the gated community of Stallion Meadows on an expansive lot of almost a half an acre.  You can even keep horses according to the HOA.  There are designated bridle paths and trails just outside the gates.  The kitchen has been renovated with a large center island, new cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.  The home is 5,485 square feet and was built in 2005.  Other notable features include upstairs laundry, guest quarters on the first level and a fireplace in the living room.  The master suite has two walk-in closets.  MORE DETAILS.... Listing courtesy of Victoria Szuch – Dilbeck Real Living 03/23/2012

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