Live Market Data for Hemet, CA from Altos Research can be found here. If you subscribe on my website you'll be able to get these up to date market reports sent weekly to your email box for both Hemet and San Jacinto CA. Market Reports are also available for almost any city in the country - all free of charge.Here are 5 Reasons to sign up:    All my market research is real-time. What's happening right now in the market    Get more detailed market information than you can find anywhere else.    Learn about price trends, supply and demand and leading indicators.    Better real estate market information helps you make your decisions with confidence!    It's FREE! Just register on my site. Let me know which neighborhoods you're interested in and we'll get you my Real-Time Market Report today!   09/16/2009

Successful investors always have a plan.  They have a strategy for getting into a property and they will have multiple strategies for getting out of a investment property.I offer a blueprint to success in real estate investing...1)         Know what is Important to you in your life.  I'm not just talking money - life itself has value - what is it that makes you tick.  Figure this out and if real estate investing is not for you, then it's not for you.2)         Clean Up Your Act - If you have issues with credit, taxes, ex-spouses - anything that disrupts your life or has the potential to - get it together and deal with it.  If your life is over-complicated then you can be certain these negative forces will have a negative impact on your real estate investment strategy.3)         Know wha... 09/15/2009

I received this photo taken by the NASA Terra satellite on August 30, 2009.  Here you can see all of Southern California and get a pretty good idea of just how much was on fire at the time.  If you look to the South East - you'll see a small lake that is pretty much surrounded by burnt area - well, that fire, known as the 2400 acre COTTONWOOD FIRE came within a mile of my home in Hemet,  Fortunately the winds were blowing the other way and there were no evacuations or injuries/casualties.Follow this link if you want to see a series of 41 photos - mostly taken from the deadly STATION FIRE.   09/11/2009

Realtors and borrowers still regularly ask me about using the Federal FTHB tax credit for their down payment or closing costs. When potential home buyers are searching the internet on this topic, they are usually finding this info on the Fannie Mae website. I had one of my pre-approved clients come to my office with a bunch of printed out information on how they can get the tax credit money upfront and use it for closing costs and/or down payment. All of the printouts I reviewed came from other states but NOT California. It appears that 15 states are offering the credit upfront through HUD approved organizations that charge an affordable fee for doing so but California is not one of the states offering this. Here is a link to the Fannie Mae website  http://www.fanniemae.com/homepath/inc... 08/20/2009

  The Valleys Premier Real Estate Offices | Mission Grove Realty, Inc. | 951-927-8940 27364 Cloudrest, Hemet, CA Bank owned Hemet home with popular East Hemet location. 3BR/2BA Single Family House   offered at $78,300 - SOLD Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 1,260 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 7,405 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Fantastic opportunity to purchase a bank owned property in one of the most desireable areas of East Hemet. Perfect as a rental property, a first home or investment. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is situated on a large lot with many upgrades already complete like new kitchen cabinets, new dual pane windows and upgraded flooring in living room, family room and kitchen. Very little work remaining to be done and most ... 05/07/2009

     I got a call from a friend, who belongs to the local jeep club, and he asked if I wanted to go on a "snow run." My thoughts immediately went back to a childhood spent frolicking around in the elements until I couldn't feel my toes. Then I realized that I wasn't in Ohio anymore but rather we were in Southern California. Therefore he must be talking about going to the Idyllwild-Pine Cove area via the fire trails. We had made a similar trek earlier in the summer minus the snow. I figured this would be a little more exciting and decided to go despite my aversion to cold whether.    Besides, his 5yr old daughter was going and I wasn't going to get shown up by a 5yr old.     At 5:00 pm, accompanied by six other jeep enthusiasts, off we went on our journey. We didn't see snow until we hit... 12/16/2008

Don't let your dryer start a fire; keep your home safe and sound.  Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.   Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is so Important! •·                     Dryer vents clogged with lint cost $18-24 more per month. •·                     There are 15,500 fires every year caused by dryer vents. •·                     Dryer manufacturers recommend you clean your dryer vent every year. •·                     Regular dryer vent maintenance prolongs the life of your dryer.   Our services include: •·                     Dryer vent cleaning •·                     Dryer vent repair •·                     Dryer v... 12/16/2008

 Yes, Hemet is a little sleepy town compared to San Diego, Orange  county and La. And yet, there are many treasures surrounding it  within a quater tank of gas. If you like fresh air and beautiful views of  vistas ,then Oak Glen, located just 15 miles from the Hemet/San Jacinto  valley, is the perfect choice. My wife and I and 3 of our 4 daughters spent yesterday afternoon hiking, munching on raspberries and Carmel apples at  one of our favorite apple farms,  Riley's Apple Farm. (Our forth daughter is currently  attending a private Christian college located on the Pacific ocean, poor thing!) The weather was fantastic and the place was filled with fun activity.      One of the best parts of this trip is the hike into the mountains. The views are breath taking as you can see. Its a great ... 11/09/2008

          The strangest thing happened to me today, I got another referral for a mobile home listing. The first one I got 45 days ago sold in less  than 30 days. So I guess this means I'm  the mobile home guy. Please don't feel  sorry for me, it's not as bad as it seems.  You see, in my neck of the woods there  are many seniors who prefer to live in a  park and pay cash.  This means a much  shorter escrow and less hassles. On the other hand we're not talking about a huge commission check. But, a little bit of something is better than nothing. It will be interesting to me to see where this run  on mobile homes takes me. The picture has nothing to do with mobile homes, I just love seeing those  mountains in the back ground. 11/05/2008

Well in reading the current thing about what happens when a realtor takes a 2nd job...What does happen? I mean as of today, i'm getting up at 4:00am to work on files but shortly i will dress and don my 2nd hat for the day, a barista/Gelato bar owner. Yeah that's right, I went out and created my own 2ND JOB! My husband and I went out and bought a Gelateria (Italian Ice Cream- for those of you who don't know) So now on top of working my way thru short sale listing's, mortgage defunks and buyer's wanting to see every REO on the market. Did I mention doing BPO's, i too have to get up and make coffee for paying clients and people I don't know. My husband makes the Gelato, that would have been just the straw that broke this camel,LOL. I also created Panini receipes and found a great Italian b... 10/03/2008

I was very disturbed when I red an article earlier this month that my local market had dropped in value by a full 9% in just one month.Hello, I live here and work this market full time - every day and yes, I have seen a drop month after month - it has never been 9% in a single month, despite what the local newspaper, "The Press Enterprise" reporter Leslie Berkman reported on August 30th, 2008.Now, I agree with most of what the article reports - but come on, lets be responsible and not add fuel to the fire.  I agree with Ms. Berkman when she said, "Economists and real estate insiders agree that the biggest price drops are behind in Inland Southern California. But they say prices could fall another 15 percent or so, bottoming in mid- to late 2009 or 2010." When asked, I have often voiced ... 09/21/2008

You may think of doing your laundry as a relatively low impact and low danger activity. But if your dryer is not properly installed and maintained, it could well be a disaster waiting to happen.   There are thousands of house fires started every year by clothes dryers. These happen in a couple of ways.   Lint Build-up Clogging Vents   Cleaning out your lint trap and other lint in the laundry line is important for more than just making your dryer run more efficiently. Dryer lint left unchecked can translate to a build up of lint inside the machine. While you may not realize this, that lint is extremely flammable. It's essentially very airy cloth remnants and doesn't take much to ignite.  Just a spark or two from your machine can start a fire that can quickly get out of hand.   In additio... 09/01/2008

When President Bush signed HR 3221 into law on July 30th, 2008, he took what may be the most damaging step to actually hurt the housing market.  I say this because he has completely done away with the FHA Down Payment Assistance program and raised the minimum percentage of funds that the borrower must contribute towards the purchase of the home.  Until September 30th, 2008, homebuyers will be able to take advantage of the current program-but if they are not in escrow by then-they can kiss the 3% seller contribution good bye, unless there is some sort of reprieve in the courts.  Prior to the departure, homebuyers could obtain a 97% loan to value for the purchase of a home and then if the seller agreed to participate, the FHA would allow a 3% seller contribution towards the buyers down pa... 08/02/2008

There has been a lot of buzz in the air with Congress passing and the President signing the new housing bill into law on July 30th, 2008. I have not read the bill itself, but have seen numerous analytical articles - both pro and con on the topic.  One of the big provisions has to do with the government guaranteeing an amount of up to three hundred billion dollars to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  These two entities guarantee roughly half the loans in the United States.  Being in the real estate industry it is easy to forget that everyone doesn't have the same knowledge and understanding of what I consider to be basic knowledge.  Truth is, only those of us in the real estate industry really have a need to know as much as we do on the topic. (What really amazes me is how little some of... 08/02/2008

I receive numerous emails on various topics that I have written with in the past.  I try to answer as many as I can personally, but I thought if one person takes the time to write me with a question then I have other readers who have the same or similar questions.  So, I decided to start a FAQ column. From now on I'll be responding to questions via my blog - not to worry, I won't reveal any personal identifying information - I want to share with all.  If you write me, I'll send you the link to my answer, and I'll be sharing your question and situation with all who read my blog. As I have disclaimed over and over again, I am not an attorney or am I licensed to practice law - which would include giving legal advice.  If you need legal advice - then find a suitable legal representative in ... 08/02/2008

Our 2003 Manufactured Home is on 10.58 Acres and is for Sale for $500,000 in the border between temecula and hemet (Temecula Wine Country Area), california. Here is the link to see the property photos and description. http://listing.loopnet.com/15261958. I also made a Myspace showcasing our home that includes more photos in this link http://www.myspace.com/buy03homeon10acresincalifIf you are interested please contact the owner who is also the realtor who is selling the house For Sale by Owner and contact him at this number (951) 252-5072 or just email me back and I will respond ASAP. Thanks. This property includes, trees, plants, 6 foot fence surrounding 5 Acres and Home, Hutch, Built-in Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/dryer, Patio, Gravel driveway and gravel around home, gated, carpete... 06/27/2008

This is my house - in the Foothills of Hemet, California   The Hemet – San Jacinto Valley is not a typical location that many people relocate to because of the traditional reasons, such as a job or school.  The Hemet  San Jacinto Valley is a rather isolated destination, tucked into the base of Mount San Jacinto and surrounded by the Soboba Indian Reservation to the North and East and Diamond Valley Lake to the South. In order to get a good clear vies of the area, Google has some pretty amazing satellite imagery that you can download for free – just go to earth.google.com.  Once you have the program on your computer, you have free access to views of the entire world…nut just the Hemet – San Jacinto Valley. You can use this tool to check out neighborhoods and even specific homes that you... 05/15/2008

  Krunching – An In Depth Look at the New Investor Tool I recently published an article about a valuable new tool I discovered on the Internet and shared with my readers.  This incredible website crunches numbers for investment real estate – and in the Hemet – San Jacinto Valley, we have a lot of properties that will generate a positive cash flow.  In case you missed the article you can go back here and read about Krunching. The purpose of this article is to go through the site and take a deeper look at what is offered for free. The first search I did came from the “Find Investment Properties” search found in the upper menu area, in the center – nest to the blue magnifying glass icon. I was given the opportunity to limit my search by county, city, zip code, the entire state of Californi... 05/14/2008

  Investor Number Krunching – A New Web Based Tool There is a mew website, Krunching, that once it becomes known should become as common place in the world of real estate websites as Zillow, Trulia, PropertyShark, RealtyTrak, ForeclosureRadar and all the other innovative sites that are transforming the real estate landscape.  This site is rather unique in it’s approach as it “Krunches” numbers for potential real estate investments, allowing the investor to analyze any piece of property, combining real estate information with the multiple listing service and it’s own set of digital tools that allow the real estate investor to crunch the numbers. The site, www.Krunching.com is the brainchild of Brian Fudge who aside from being an active real estate investor is a bit of a geek, having work... 05/14/2008

Buying a Hemet – San Jacinto REO Home:  The Loan Process Many people want to take advantage of the current market conditions in the Hemet – San Jacinto Valley at the eastern end of the Inland Empire, in Southern California because we have such a high foreclosure rate and there are many bank owned (REO) homes for sale in the region at very affordable prices. Finding a good home is typically not the problem – as we have many to choose from.  Today there is even a wide selection from as low as $75,000…if you don’t mind taking care of some repairs.  There are many near move in homes available for well under $150,000 – maybe just in need of some fresh paint and flooring. The process should not start with looking at homes, but rather with qualifying for financing.  Perhaps the biggest determe... 05/14/2008