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ATTENTION: A well-disguised and silent assassin is lurking in every vacant home causing agents and homeowners to scream in terror, hoping they will not be the next targets of the vicious crime. The crime scene is nearly always in or around a bathroom, however, the failure to detect this assassin...
09/22/2009
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“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” -Albert Einstein You think Albert Einstein would make a great REALTOR®? Well, at least he "gets" the first key to be a success in this market... knowing the rules of the game. “Fannie Mae” has b...
09/17/2009
Scott was a husband and proud father of three. Nothing was more fulfilling than the day he was approved for a home loan. His dream of providing a home for his family was finally a reality. He would soon be a proud homeowner, inviting his friends and family over at every opportunity he could to s...
09/11/2009
Update to The Infidelity Mattress Test: revealing a shameful story in REO's. Did I mention the e-waste issue at foreclosure properties we find daily? Same property. Same story. Mercury from CRT’s, TV’s, florescent tubes, and otherelectronic waste, (e-waste) is a MAJOR toxic problem, not ju...
09/10/2009
We have all seen the test on CSI. The blacklight comes out and scans the bed. “DNA” is discovered and we later find out the victim was a part of a scandalous affair. The mattress held the secret and revealed the story. The same is true in the REO business, the mattress tells the story. Please lo...
09/09/2009
What you are about to see is actual RAW and UNCENSORED documentation of REO properties in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. These are all properties that we have serviced. As a restoration company providing initial services for over 300 foreclosed properties a month we have seen our fair share o...
09/08/2009
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I recently had a conversation with an agent regarding their REO listings, specifically, who was responsible for disclosures in regards to the condition of the property. The agent made it very clear to me that they were not a licensed inspector and it was the responsibility of the buyer to get a t...
09/07/2009
A little update to the household “Toxic Legacy” mess: There are over 5,000,000 gallons...I'll spell this out; five -million -gallons -of household toxic chemicals dumped every month from foreclosures in the US. 70% of that is household paint and paint products. Most are picked up by trash-out c...
09/05/2009
You walk into a vacant listing and notice chemicals such as pesticides, paint, batteries, and household cleaning solvents. You might not have thought much about them at the time, however, if not removed from the house properly they can pose serious fines and consequences. Foreclosures and vacated...
09/01/2009
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Fact; 250,000 Un-licensed Contractors in California perform over 20 billion dollars in home improvement contracts per year. Over 50% of the work performed does not meet UBC or local building codes, (universal building codes). Ø 75% do not apply for a building or construction permit. (The rem...
06/03/2009