FHA loan news as of 1/19/11 serving Los Angeles County.  HomeBuyers & Condo Buyers in Burbank Toluca Lake Valley Village Studio City Sherman Oaks and all nearby areas of San Fernando Valley, contact LUPE SOTO REO Agent Team in Los Angeles County for more information about FHA loan and your dream home or condo with low down .  Please call for more information.   Wells Fargo and FHA are now accepting fico scores as low as 500!  That's correct-500!   Please see details below.  I look forward to hearing from you.    Minimum loan score and LTV allowed for Purchase transactions: Loan score lower than 500 = NOT allowed Loan score 500 - 579 allowed with maximum 90% LTV and the additional requirements listed below. This means 10% down will be required.  For example a sales price of $150,000, 10%... 01/19/2011

I received an email today from City of Burbank CA.  Burbank CA Resident let's take precautions, greetings from Burbank Realtor, Lupe Soto Crime Alert - Soliciting Caution Posted Date: 1/14/2011 Solicitors Caution & Alert Recently, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Crescenta Valley Station, contacted several adult males for canvassing the La Crescenta area, "selling magazines." One of the individuals was wanted for armed robbery and another had previous arrests for narcotic related offenses. Glendale PD also reported arresting several individuals who had been going door-to-door, soliciting magazine sales. These subjects were arrested for possession of stolen property. The majority of solicitors are legitimate and law-abiding citizens, however, soliciting in Burbank, without a ... 01/14/2011

Homes In Los Angeles For Sale-Burbank California Home Search-Burbank is home to many employees of the motion picture and television studios located in the area who are attracted by the relative safety and security offered by its own police and fire departments, highly rated schools and hospital. Other reasons cited are its small-town feel while located only 10 minutes away by car to the hip clubs and restaurants of Hollywood. Search the Burbank MLS right here for FREE-No need to log in to search the Burbank Californaia Home Search. You can search by price, rooms or map. All listing are up to date. Copyright © 2010 By Stephen Munson-Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate –Homes In Los Angeles For Sale*Homes In Los Angeles For Sale-Burbank California Home Search* 01/07/2011

The real estate market in Burbank has gained a great deal of traction within the past year, and now increasing numbers of buyers are shopping for homes. After years of tightened credit and a significant shortage of affordable credit and home loans, banks and other lenders serving the Burbank area are also offering more real estate loans at significantly better prices. That is thanks to improved confidence in the ability of borrowers to repay those loans, and easier credit is helping to facilitate home sales. Overall consumer confidence is also the highest it has been in at least five months according to recent government data. That trend – which was confirmed by robust holiday sales – is really good news for the housing market. Widespread predictions that this year’s sales would be only... 01/05/2011

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  So you need to get away and take a trip out of California! Why not fly out of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California. The Bob Hope Airport offers many different airlines. It is the most convenient airport in my opinion, to get in and out of when taking trips! The airport covers 610 acres and has two runways. It was formally known as Angeles Mesa Drive Airport from 1928-1930. Through the years the airport has been known by other names. The Bob Hope Airport has held its name since 2003-present! For more information regarding the Bob Hope Airport please visit the link below: www.burbankairport.com/ So get out and fly! CHEERS 12/22/2010

So you are hungry and not sure where to go! Why not enjoy a meal at the Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, California. The Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, California is the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy in the United States. This historical restaurant was built in 1949 by local residents Scott MacDonald and Ward Albert. It was designed by Wayne McAllister. Mr. McAllister incorporated the 1940’s streamline design of modern style as well as the 1950’s coffee shop architecture. The Bob’s Big Boy sign is the prominent feature of this classic restaurant! For more information regarding Bob’s Big Boy please visit the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob's_Big_Boy Anyone craving the Big Boy combo yet! CHEERS 12/20/2010

GOOD TIME TO RELOCATE to Burbank San Fernando Valley Santa Clarita Valley West Palmdale Lancaster Antelope Valley. Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you're in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general.     The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources. 1-minute Housing Market Update - December 2010 - GOOG TIME TO RELOCATE to  Burbank Glendale San Fernando Valley Los Angeles County - Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with local and national real estate sal... 12/16/2010

Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace, love and goodwill to all. But with all the stress and commotion of the season, many of us end up feeling more like Mr. Scrooge than Santa Claus.  How to get into the Christmas Spirit?  Go out with your family to see other homes decorated with Christmas Decorations, or listen to Christmas music, or watch Christmas movies. "It's a Wonderful Life" is a good one for reviving a flagging Christmas spirit, as is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas Today my family took a small 1-min video in our Burbank CA neighborhood on Harvard Rd above glenaoks going towards The Castaway Restaurant. Happy Holidays from Lupe Soto Burbank Realtor in Los Angeles County, CA, USA   12/10/2010

  As a Realtor in Burbank, CA in Los Angeles County, I strive to educate and inform my friends and clients of the happening in the real estate field, giving you insight, advice and commentary. If you have a friend who would appreciate my blog, please forward it and thanks. 4 Tips To Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford - By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget.   1. The general rule of mortgage affordability As a rule of thumb, you can typically afford a home priced two to three times your gross income. If you earn $100,000, you can typically afford a home between $200,000 and $300,000.To understand how that rule applies to your particular financial situation, prepare a family budget and list all the costs of homeowne... 12/02/2010

There is often a lot of confusion with various boundaries in Los Angeles and particularly in the San Fernando Valley. This next series of blogs will help define the boundaries of various neighborhoods. MAP OF BURBANK BOUNDARIES View Burbank (BRB) in a larger map   Mills Realty has provided this interactive map, based on the official City Council maps, for your convenience. Buyer and Seller are advised to check the official LA City Council maps to determine the actual boundaries of the various communities. Links to all San Fernando Valley BoundariesArleta, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pacoima, Panorama City, Reseda, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Valley... 11/23/2010

Burbank CA "The Media Capital of the World" - Welcome to Burbank CA Lights, Camera, Burbank! billing itself as the "Media Capital of the World" , Burbank CA is an entertainment-oriented city that prices itself on its quality of life, combining 21st century technology with a small-town feel          Burbank is housing and job-rich is also known as Burbank Among Most Business Friendly Cities Residents have the choice of living and working in Burbank, reducing commutes and enhancing quality-of-life. The City's many established neighborhoods offer a range of housing options:   Executive Homes: Located on the Verdugo hillside with beautiful views of the Valley, this is the perfect place for executives, business owners and entrepreneurs interested in quiet living, larger lots and stately home... 11/13/2010

For those of you in the areas of Burbank, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Hollywood Hills and Universal City, I believe you owe it to yourselves to become acquainted with Universal City's planned expansion.  Specifically, Universal wants to build about 2700 homes on its backlot.  Traffic on Barham and Lankershim are already a nightmare, and the developers have joke-like plans to mitigate it.  Please see articles in the L.A. Times on this, or my other blog at http://sfvrealestate.blogspot.com and also the excellent Burbank, CA blog for discussion of the issues. 11/11/2010

DISCOVER A NEW WAY OF SHOPPING FOR REAL ESTATE USING FENG SHUI PRINCIPLES Find the home you wish to buy, then call Lupe for showing and to help you identify your good direction and house with good feng shui before you make an offer FREE HOME SEARCH TOOL Burbank CA - San Fernando Valley - Santa Clarita Valley - Antelope Valley - Los Angeles County http://www.SoldWithLupe.com my website: http://www.HomesWithLupe.com   Feng Shui Tips for Home & Busines:   For FREE information - How to buy a house with good feng shui or How to sell your property faster using feng shui? Please Call Lupe for fast service (818)276-6882 or contact Lupe 24/7 via email 　     Lupe Soto Realtor has been a Real Estate Agent in Burbank, CA for over 6 years. She brings her many years of real estate experience combined... 11/08/2010

Greetings from Burbank Realtor, Burbank News, Burbank Community Events, Burbank Senior Events. source:  BurbankWire.com  Burbank Art AssociationJuried Membership ShowNovember 5 - 18, 2010The Burbank Art Association Fall Juried Show will be held at the City of Burbank Creative Arts Center Gallery from November 5 - 18, 2010. Opening Reception will be on Friday, November 5, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.The public is invited to meet the artists who work in various media including acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolor and collage. Traditional and non-traditional work will be represented. Awards will be presented to the winners during the opening reception. The Creative Arts Center Gallery is located at 1100 West Clark Avenue, Burbank, California. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:... 11/08/2010

  Spend a day at the Burbank Media Center in Burbank, California for all of your shopping needs and entertainment! Where you can shop, eat and take in a movie for your entertainment all in the same location! Stop by and check out the latest trends for all your furniture and home accessories needs at IKEA. The coolest store around, where you can get discounted and fantastic prices, for all your home needs! Don’t shop on an empty stomach! Satisfy your tasty taste buds at California Pizza Kitchen for a tantalizing pizza along with yummy pasta dishes, salads and appetizers. Need to catch up on the latest movies, why not check out the AMC Theater for your movie cravings! For more information regarding the Media Center check out this link: http://www.burbanktowncenter.com/ Get more for your b... 11/08/2010

Homes In Los Angeles For Sale- Burbank Ca Area Information-Burbank is home to many employees of the motion picture and television studios located in the area who are attracted by the relative safety and security offered by its own police and fire departments, highly rated schools and hospital. Other reasons cited are its small-town feel while located only 10 minutes away by car to the hip clubs and restaurants of Hollywood. The Intersection of Olive and San Fernando Road in Burbank, CA Residents enjoy the music of the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra, the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, the Starlight Bowl, fine restaurants, the city's Downtown Burbank Mall, a burgeoning "Burbank Village" shopping district, and many theatres, parks, and libraries. Visitors to Burbank are attracted to the Wa... 10/26/2010

Lupe Soto Team serving Burbank, CA & all nearby areas of San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County   Keep More of Your Money When You Purchase a Home With Our 1% Buyer's Rebate We Pay a 1% Cash Rebate When You Buy a Home (*) No gimmicks, no kidding! SEARCH MLS NOW!      CONTACT LUPE SOTO TEAM We have a simple plan If you allow us to represent you with the purchase of your home and with a buyer's exclusive agreement, at the close of escrow you will receive up to 1% rebate of the purchase price(*) Selling agent to retain 2% of sales price as commission. Buyer will be rebated the difference up to 1% of sales price. Some short sales or discounted properties offer less than 3% commission to buyer's agent, certain conditions and limitations apply (*) (*) minimum sales price $300,000, single f... 10/02/2010

We all deal with internet leads.  Some more so than others.  Some of us actually pay (hello?!) for internet leads, some of us arrange our own websites designed to capture internet leads, and others just get some from our existing marketing channels. Whatever the number of internet leads you get, there is a key to conversion:  KNOW YOUR STUFF, and don't show all your panties at once! I'll explain what I mean by that. You may get some internet leads that will provide you with either an email address, a phone number, or both.  Most of the time it's just an email address. But in either case, here is what I recommend as I have been dealing with internet leads for quite a few years and have found what not only creates the highest percentage of responses, but what eliminates any waste of time ... 08/31/2010

Welcome to my weekly post: "Not that I would actually do it, but........... Hey, I'm just sayin........"   In regards to agents who do not return phone calls or emails:  Doesn't it make you want to cram them into an industrial size washer and put it on the spin cycle? Not that I would actually do it, but........... Hey, I'm just sayin........   Buyers who walk into a seller's home while the seller is home and make rude remarks: Doesn't it make you want to shove a peanut up there nostril and tie there hands to the post at the squirrel park? Not that I would actually do it, but........... Hey, I'm just sayin........   OK. There ya go. All I have is a dime, so does anyone have $.08 change?   Los Angeles Homes For Sale Los Angeles Condos For Sale Los Angeles Townhomes For Sale     08/28/2010