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   This was a great articl that I wanted to share with everyone. There are a lot of great tips. Newly divorced Britney Spears recently unloaded her seven-bedroom house in Malibu for $12 million -- $1.5 million less than the asking price -- after nine months on the market. On July 30, Paris Hilton...

Here is a great article I ran across with a lot of great tips for buyers. Real estate agents can be your strongest allies in the biggest financial transaction of your life. How do you make sure to avoid any "bad apples?" Bad apples exist in every industry -- and real estate is not immune. But in ...

  There were at least 26 additional violent crimes committed in Simi Valley in 2006 compared to 2005, according to the city's part I crime statistics report released Wednesday by the police department. Part I crimes include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny theft, aut...

  Simi Valley's business community is growing continuously with over 7,500 enterprises ranging from accounting firms to manufacturers. The community of Simi Valley produces an inclusive, business-friendly atmosphere that recognizes the importance of a prosperous local economy to the communityís q...

  About the CityEconomic Development PerspectiveAt a time when the cost of doing business in California is driving some people away, Simi Valley offers ample opportunity for growth and prosperity at a surprisingly affordable rate. The more you learn about Simi Valley, the more you will appreciate...

I thought this article I came across, would answer a lot of questions you may have. Before we start, let us give you one reason to not buy a new home right now.How long do you intend to live there?A rule of thumb is that it rarely makes sense to buy if you expect to move within two years. That's ...

Another great article I came across I wanted to share! Finding Your Realtor by "Accident":When someone decides it is time to sell their home, they interview several Realtors from different companies to determine which one is best for them. They want someone who will represent them and someone the...

 I ran across this article and thought it was great. I wanted to share it with all of you. At first it may seem like a no brainer, low-hanging fruit and child's play, but purchasing in a down market is not as easy as it may seem. The problem is not a shortage of homes or a lack of sellers willing...

Good article I came across!  The truth is that only about ten percent of owners successfully sell their home on their own. That varies by region and the number goes up a tad for professional real estate investors because they are more familiar with real estate than your average homeowner.Those th...

 I ran across this report that I wanted to share. Existing Home Sales - September ReportLast Updated: 9/7/2007 Home Sales Pace Summary Sales of existing homes were down very slightly in the most recent data released by the National Association of Realtors. The decline was 0.17% to an annual pace ...