When purchasing a new home, the negotiation of the purchase price is a key part of the transaction.  The following infographic provides a few tricks can potentially save you thousands of dollars, result in a smoother path to settlement and help you purchase the home of your dreams. Always start the home buying process by getting pre-approved with a mortgage lender.  Knowing what you can afford is paramount in the negotiation process.  And, if you are debating between two different purchase prices, ask your mortgage consultant to calculate the payments on both prices.  It’s surprising how much of an impact an extra $5,000, $10,000 or $30,000 can make to your monthly payments. Read the complete article 05/28/2014

Top 5 Tips on Finding the Best Murrieta CA Property Manager Deciding to have someone else manage your rental property can help you in many ways. Apart from freeing you of a number of daily tasks, having a reliable Murrieta CA property manager can help you make the most of your rental property. Thus, having the right person for the job is a must. Finding the best property manager isn’t a piece of cake, especially for first timers who have never hired anyone in the past. If you are planning to trust one of your most important assets to a stranger, be sure to choose the most reliable choice after exploring all possible options. The list below will to help you jump start the quest for the best people and company that will give you the best services in Murrieta CA property management.  1. St... 05/22/2014

Top 3 Advantages of Having a Temecula CA Property Manager Whether your reason is relocation or just plain lack of time for management, it is a huge decision to leave your property to the hands of strangers. Before hiring a property manager to handle your Temecula CA homes for rent, you must be ready with your questions. You must do your homework researching the best options available for you. Hiring a property manager has its advantages. To help you see how property management companies can help you and to confirm if the decision to hire a property manager is indeed beneficial for you, check out the top three points below.                                           1. You can get more free time to focus on other things There is always so much to do but so little time, right? Now that you... 05/14/2014

Have you been eyeing your dream home, but fear that you won’t be approved for a mortgage? In a recent national consumer survey, 56 percent of potential homebuyers decided against purchasing a home because they were afraid of rejection by lenders. And that nearly half of the respondents did not know what the minimum FICO credit score requirement is for a mortgage loan. Fear not friends! We’re here to clear up some concerns you may have and show you that, with the right lender, there are plenty of options for everyone. Are you worried that your credit isn’t good enough? Download your FREE Guide to Qualifying for a Mortgage Read the complete post 05/13/2014

Temecula CA Bargain Condominium for Sale - 31378 Taylor Lane    This cozy Temecula short sale will surely capture your heart at first sight! Located in Temecula Creek Village, you will absolutely love to live in this fine Temecula short sale within a gated and superb neighborhood that has a village center with outdoor plazas, fountains, and seating areas. What's more, this condo is being offered at a bargain price! Temecula CA is a terrific location for residents and tourists alike. It boasts more than 30 wineries which offer the best tasting wines and memorable private tours. Seasonal festivals and vibrant nights keep the fun alive in this location Fresh and organic produce are widely available in the stores around the Temecula Village Center. Casual to fine dining is at an arm’s reach... 05/08/2014

Temecula Creek Village Condo Bargain in Temecula CA - 31378 Taylor Ln #1378 Temecula short sale. This condominium within the gated community of Temecula Creek Village in Temecula CA provides real comfortable living. You will definitely love to come home to this haven with 2 lovely bedrooms and 2 amazing full bathrooms. You don’t need to drive to the gym for your workouts because the community has its own fitness center and spa. Take a relaxing dip in the community pool after a hard day’s work. There is also a kid’s playground within the village.    Own this lovely and comfortable Temecula CA condominium today! This condo is conveniently located across the new Temecula Valley Hospital and freeway close to the I-15. Offered for sale by the Temecula Short Sale Experts at Realty Works Teme... 05/06/2014

Temecula Condo for sale by Realty Works Temecula. Back on the market! The nicest condo unit located accross the road from the new Temecula Valley Hospital. Freeway close to the I-15.    Temecula Condo Bargain                Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats                                     $198,663 Condominium Main Features   2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,101 sqft   Location   31378  Taylor LnTemecula, CA 92592USA              Sidney M Kutchuk Realty Works Temecula(951) 676-4663Expert@aShortSale.comhttp://www.aShortSale.com     Listed by: Realty Works Temecula      Our recent listings Temecula Condo BargainReserves At Madison Condominium For Sale in Murrieta CA - 41410  Juniper StSINGLE STORY HOME NESTLED ON 3/4 ACRESingle Family Residential for $194,900 in murrieta, C... 05/05/2014

When picking out your home insurance, it’s important to know what to expect. Here are the 6 things you should know about homeowner’s insurance. What Is Included In the event of fire, theft, storms or vandalism, most insurance policies will pay for damages to your home and possessions in the home. Provides liability insurance if someone got hurt on your property and were to file a lawsuit. Covers the cost of a hotel if you are displaced from your home. Covers water damage only under certain conditions. A general rule-of-thumb for traditional homeowner’s insurance is: If the water comes down, you’re covered.  If the water comes up, you’re not covered. Jewelry is covered, but typically has a limit. If you own more than what is covered, you may want to invest in supplemental insurance in ca... 05/05/2014

Harveston Lake in Temecula CA 92591 If your thinking the Temecula or Murrieta area is going to be were you want to call home, check out Harveston Lake. This is the development I chose to call home. Let me share some of the things I enjoy living here in Harvestion. First you will find people of all ages living and enjoying Harvestion Lake. From young families to senior citizens.  My son Adam and his family also picked Harveston Lake as the place to raise their family.There are many great schools,day care,parks and pools for them to enjoy. Below is a picture of Adam and my grandson Cody who caught his first fish here at the lake. No fishing permit is needed. The lake is stocked with fish and the rules are catch and release. No keeping the fish.   One of the focal points here at Harveston ... 05/03/2014

GLAMOUR.HIGH CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT.   Known for its glamorous and high caliber entertainment that highlights local companies in the fashion industry, as well as many of our local business professionals and community talent in Inland Empire, the 4th IVBCF Spring Fashion Show of 2014 is kicking off on a Saturday, 26th of April at the Pechanga Resort & Casino Ballroom in Temecula.       This year, as the Foundation that's exceptionally known to effectively bring businesses and the community together, the IVBCF (Inland Valley Business Community Foundation) continues promoting our very own local talents while providing much needed support to local charitable organizations through this annual fashion show event. Anticipate a great line-up of acclaimed singers, dance groups, and elegant fashio... 04/21/2014

Coldwell Banker Temecula CA - REALTORS Temecula CA - Temecula Realty Are you buying or selling a Temecula home? When hiring a Temecula REALTOR make sure you use an agent with experience, and works for a trusted name, like Coldwell Banker, in Temecula, California. We are Todd and Devona Garrigus, Garrigus Real Estate, and we work under the trusted Coldwell Banker Kivett-Teeters brokerage that has been serving the Southern California area for decades. If you're buying or selling a Temecula house, we have extensive experience in short sales, standard sales, foreclosures, and home purchasing. We can help you avoid the many pitfalls of selling, and help you find the right home and deal when buying. Give us a call and interview us to see if we are the right Temecula CA real estate agents for ... 04/17/2014

Easter Egg Hunts in Temecula    Hop on out Saturday April 19th starting at 10:00 am sharp, to 1 of 3 Temecula parks for their annual Easter Egg Hunts. Kids can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny himself! Don't forget to bring your baskets for finding eggs. The hunt is for ages 1-12. Click on the following link for more info. Temecula Easter Egg Hunt   1) Harveston Community Park - 28582 Harveston Drive   2) Patricia H. Birdsall Park - 32380 Deer Hollow Way    3) Temeku Hills Park - 31367 La Serena Way      04/16/2014

You’ve found a house with “good bones” in the perfect neighborhood, but it needs a lot of work. This is a wonderful opportunity to build on the home’s good qualities and truly make it the home of your dreams. A renovation mortgage provides the financing to purchase the home and make the necessary repairs… all in one loan, with one closing and one set of fees.  We know that after you renovate the home, it will be worth more than the original purchase price.  We base the loan-to-value on the after-improved value to maximize the amount of money you can borrow. Read the complete article Download your Free Renovation Financing Guide 04/16/2014

Homes in Wolf Creek in Temecula California 92592 Find similar homes for sale to the homes near Wolf Creek Temecula California.  The very popular south Temecula neighborhood at the very southern border of Temecula meeting up against San Diego county.    Is it time to sell your home in Wolf Creek in Temecula California?  Want to find out what your Wolf Creek is worth?  Request a custom market report for your home and learn more about our property marketing plan for homes in wolf Creek in Temecula California.    Newer Constructed Homes The 3 to 6 bedroom homes you can expect to find in Wolf Creek were built in 2006 and later, making them Temecula's premiere neighborhood with the most newly constructed homes.  In fact, there are new homes being built right up the road from Wolf Creek so th... 04/14/2014

    GLAMOUR.HIGH CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT. Known for its glamorous and high caliber entertainment that highlights local companies in the fashion industry, as well as many of our local business professionals and community talent in Inland Empire, the 4th IVBCF Spring Fashion Show of 2014 is kicking off on a Saturday, 26th of April at the Pechanga Resort & Casino Ballroom in Temecula.   This year, as the Foundation that's exceptionally known to effectively bring businesses and the community together, the IVBCF (Inland Valley Business Community Foundation) continues promoting our very own local talents while providing much needed support to local charitable organizations through this annual fashion show event. Anticipate a great line-up of acclaimed singers, dance groups, and elegant fashion... 04/14/2014

Are you thinking about buying a home in order to fix it up and flip it for a profit? Although flipping sounds like a fairly easy task once you have purchased the home, it’s not all that it seems. Make sure you are properly prepared. Costs of a Flip To be a successful “flipper” you have to “reverse engineer” the process. The first step is not how much you pay for it, but what it will be worth when it’s fixed up and ready to sell. First time out, you want to find a good real estate agent and lender to help you with many of these figures Read the complete article 04/14/2014

California real estate and privacy and keeping your real estate purchases as confidential as possible. I've had several California real estate clients over the years, that have wanted to keep their real estate transactions private.   It's true, that when any property closes escrow it is recorded in the California, county in which it resides and that recorded document is public information. That's where the public real estate sites get most of their information that they post on Zillow, Trulia and all of the other sites where property history is available. I explain to my California real estate clients that although anyone can look up the physical address and see what date and  price a home sold for, if the the actual address was not attached to an individual person on title, the indivi... 04/12/2014

Temecula FHA Homes:  The link to the left has a list of homes in the price range for borrowers who want to purchase using an FHA backed Loan. FHA Limits for Riverside County single family homes are currently $355,350.  (The links in this post are live links and update automatically)   If you want a specific type of home such as a single story home in Temecula or Murrieta or San Diego county, call me direct at (951) 757-6152, for a "customized", list of homes that meet your specific criteria.   If you qualify for an FHA insured loan then your down payment is 3.5%, of the purchase price which is lower than the various conventional loan products that are available to home buyers.  Since FHA reduced the FHA loan limits for 2014 in Riverside County from $500,000 to $355,000, many borrowers a... 04/10/2014

Temecula FHA Homes:  The link to the left has a list of homes in the price range for borrowers who want to purchase using an FHA backed Loan. FHA Limits for Riverside County single family homes are currently $355,350.  (The links in this post are live links and update automatically)   If you want a specific type of home such as a single story home in Temecula or Murrieta or San Diego county, call me direct at (951) 757-6152, for a "customized", list of homes that meet your specific criteria.    Murrieta FHA Homes:   Murrieta Homes cost slightly less than Temecula homes and many homeowners looking to purchase a home in South Riverside County opt to purchase a home in Murrieta for that reason.  The link at the beginning of this paragraph features homes in Murrieta that are below $355,350... 04/08/2014

It appears from the calls I am getting from Temecula Home Buyers and the searches that consumers are doing on my website that the preferred price range for a Temecula home is $350,000 to $400,000.  In other words, there are more buyers who are qualified in this range, right now.  Here is a live link with properties in the Temecula Valley that are at least 4 bedroom homes and priced between the $350,000 and $400,000 price range.  Temecula Homes $300,000 to $400,000 Also, the number of bedrooms that these home buyers in Temecula are searching for is a 4 bedroom home with an attached garage.  If you are a home buyer looking for a Temecula home with different characteristics then please contact me at (951) 757-6152 to tell me more about what you are looking for. Inventory for Temecula homes... 04/07/2014