Mark Gonzales's (mgonzales) Blog

Banks always have the buyer's sign seller addendums.  To protect the Bank/Seller, they always have the Buyer's sign addendums in addition to a standard purchase agreement.  Mind you, the addendums are drafted in such a way to protect the interest of the Bank and not the Buyer, so you must thoroug...

To the 1st time homebuyer or novice real estate investor, the word FORECLOSURE or REO means a good deal.  While in most cases this is true, many buyers are surprised to learn that buying Foreclosures are riskier than purchasing a home owned by a traditional home seller who is not in distress.  So...

To continue my rant on this hot topic on foreclosures where's part II explaining why buying foreclosures have higher risk:2.       Foreclosures are sold AS-IS.  I tell all my clients that when you buy a foreclosed property you are purchasing it AS-IS, which means the bank who owns the property wi...

To continue my rant on this hot topic on foreclosures where's part II explaining why buying foreclosures have higher risk: 2.       Foreclosures are sold AS-IS.  I tell all my clients that when you buy a foreclosed property you are purchasing it AS-IS, which means the bank who owns the property w...

Yes it's true!  I'm seeing multiple offer situations on well priced properties.  Multiple offers can be seen on Foreclosure and Short-sale listings the most. The general impression out there is that Real Estate isn't doing so hot right now.  While it may be true that number of sales are their low...

9 out of 10 times a listing will be sold with the help of a selling agent showing the property to their prospective buyers.  Therefore one of the items that seller's should pay attention to and ask their agents is how will you market my home to other agents?    While ther are numberous methods to...

So just want to share some positive thoughts to help uplift and inspire those who believe in positive thinking.... So yesterday I start my day excited and enthused because I have to send an offer on behalf of one of three buyer clients I picked up 2 Fridays ago.  They are WELL QUALIFIED and are e...

Here's a blog I recently wrote which provides tips on how to get your home sold in down market. Now the REAL PROFESSIONALS CAN SHINE-Get your listings SOLD It's amazing what a down market can do for real estate professionals who take their careers seriously and dedicate the time, hard work, and d...