Hi there AR Community!  I had a panic phone call today from a very nice gentleman who has two investment properties that he purchased two years ago that he is about to miss a payment on.  He called me asking if I could help him with a short sale.When we met at my office I asked him the usual battery of questions I ask to screen to see if the short sale would even be  a good option for him. After a few moments I told him that I would first like to try to work out a loan modification to see if we could try to keep his excellent 765 FICO score in tack.After looking at his paperwork I believe that he has fallen victim to some of the predatory lending practices that have been out there. He is a very nice Hispanic man who speaks broken English and seems to be very trusting.  I believe that he... 07/28/2007

West Lancaster Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find West Lancaster real estate statistics for the last seven days.New homes on the market: 81Number of homes entering escrow: 21Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 13Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market: 97See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by CLICKING HERE!To find the true value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: http://www.homes-on-the-web.com/If you would like a free list of homes for sale in the area, would like more information about West Lancaster or would like to speak directly to a professional agent,... 07/25/2007

East Lancaster Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find East Lancaster real estate statistics for the last seven days.New homes on the market: 72Number of homes entering escrow: 14Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 9Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market: 44See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by CLICKING HERE!To find the true value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: http://www.homes-on-the-web.com/If you would like a free list of homes for sale in the area, would like more information about East Lancaster or would like to speak directly to a professional agent, ... 07/19/2007

West Lancaster Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find West Lancaster real estate statistics for the last seven days.New homes on the market: 69Number of homes entering escrow: 38Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 12Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market: 77See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by CLICKING HERE!To find the true value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: http://www.homes-on-the-web.com/If you would like a free list of homes for sale in the area, would like more information about West Lancaster or would like to speak directly to a professional agent,... 07/18/2007

BIG JON. BIG JON. BIG, BAD JON. Some people call him "Jon". Some call him "Little Jon".Some call him "Sexy Jon".I call him THE GUY IN THE ANTELOPE VALLEY WHO GETS IT DONE. Jon Mitchell joined the Classic Team several months ago. Brand new, with a real estate license, he took on a tough market, and he is winning! This guy set out to take out on the Antelope Valley, and the Antelope Valley audibly shuddered. He is unafraid of change, the speed of change, the challenge set before him, or the obstacles between him and the finish line. He is focused, calm, motivated, and inspired. Any business leader hopes for guys like him on the team. Here is what I have to say to those business owners. Kiss my behind, we got him first. Go find your own franchise player. Jon, thanks for being a part of our... 06/13/2007

Last night while I was reading blogs on active-rain my attention was drawn to the TV that was on in the background. I heard the reporter talking about a fire that started in a mobile home and within minutes destroyed 8 homes. As soon as the reporter showed the burnt out homes I realized it was a small town in my community just outside of Palmdale.  My market place is unique to other market areas because of the large area that it covers.  I have live and work in the community for over 30  years.  And my areas of service also include Lancaster, Rosamond, Acton, California City, Littlerock and Lake Los Angeles.  The mobile home park that this tragic incident took place was in Lake Los Angeles.  I am sure the day started as usual for these victims.  I do not know what cause the fire - but a... 05/30/2007