If you are facing foreclosure selling Short might be the right answer for your situation, let Janet O’Brian short sale agent give you straight answers to your questions you’ll be glad to did.  Also don’t pay up front for help with your short sale or loan modification it is not necessary to do so...Well it looks like the forces evil are fast at work defrauding the tax payers yet again.  As is usually the case whenever "EZ money" is involved, fraud rears its ugly head and potentially ruins is for everyone. This might call into question the home buyer tax credit being extended. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Janet O'Brian is a Certified Short Sales Specialist in California and is ready to help you wit... 10/22/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Richard & Janet O'Brian Real Estate Agents in California Plamdael & Lancaster area. Halloween is time for the kids to go tick-or-treating and bobbing for apples at the costume parties.  With pillowcases in hand they move through the night picking up their treats.  But it’s far scarier for the parents looking to buy a home if they get caught by the Spin of the “News Media”.   With the “News Media” relaying the big picture us realtors must reassure our buyers that these are National figures and not relative to our local markets.  Case in point: reported on CNN by Les, CNNMoney.com staff writer Last Updated: October 20, 2009: 11:07 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -“Homes: About to get much cheaper National home prices are forecast to shrink... 10/21/2009

East Palmdale, California Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group, continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find East Palmdale real estate statistics for the last seven days.Total inventory today is: 175   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 75Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 31   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 9Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 57Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 33   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 4Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 13See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends (... 10/20/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Richard & Janet O'Brian Real Estate Agents in California Plamdael & Lancaster area.The First Time Buyer $8,000 Tax credit is scheduled to end November 30th…  However builders, lenders and Realtor’s are lobbying to extend the program.  The government has already extended it to veterans and some government employees.  We believe it will be extended to everyone but we need to wait and see… If you are facing foreclosure selling Short might be the right answer for your situation, let Janet O’Brian short sale agent give you straight answers to your questions you’ll be glad to did.  Also don’t pay up front for help with your short sale or loan modification it is not necessary to do so... _______________________________________________________... 10/20/2009

West Palmdale, California Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group, continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find West Palmdale real estate statistics for the last seven days.Total inventory today is: 130   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 90Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 21    Of these, the number that are short pays is: 19Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 19Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 6   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 6Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 12See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends ... 10/19/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Richard & Janet O'Brian Real Estate Agents in California Plamdael & Lancaster area.  Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley.Short Sales are the next wave for buyers and sellers in the Palmdale, Lancaster real estate market. Make sure your Realtor is a Certified Short Sales Specialist whether you are buying or selling.  With the experience and qualifications a short sale expert brings to the table is invaluable, for you to have fighting in your corner… The Antelope Valley has not see and large drop off in buyers coming in the market or any seasonal slowing.  We are expecting the real estate buying frenzy to continue. Heard on the street: short sale process to get even faster as the back log... 10/16/2009

Palmdale & Lancaster in California is experiencing a shortage of homes available for sale. There are lots of buyers in search of a home to purchase. However, there about 750 homes from which to choose in the greater Antelope Valley area. This means homes on the market are receiving multiple offers! If you're thinking of selling, call us to get a free market analysis and how we can help you sell your home for the most money possible. Even if you're just curious, call us for information or visit out website www.homesbyjr.com Richard & Janet O'Brian Real Estate Agents in California work with buyers of all types, from first time, to investors, please let us work for you!   Call us today.  If you are looking for an aggressive Team to find and fight for the best deal call us or visit out webs... 10/15/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Richard & Janet O'Brian Real Estate Agents in California Plamdael & Lancaster area.  Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley. As autumn begins cool days and the leaves start dropping from trees, it’s a great time to spend with friends and family who are dear to us. It's an ideal time for hearty dinners with friends, homemade sweets and a piece of blueberry pie. A crackling fire draws people closer as they nuzzle in a warm blanket and enjoy a hot chocolate.Thank you to all of my friends and family who have been by our side this past year! We are truly blessed to have you so close to Janet and me. You are in our thoughts! If you are facing foreclosure selling Short might be the right answer for your situat... 10/15/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley.All indications are pointing to a soft recovery in the Antelope Valley Palmdale, Lancaster Real Estate market.  Even thou the banks are holding on to their inventory we have been holding steady between 1,100 to 1,000 active listing overall and the core area at 750 to 730.  It is a different markets both buyers and seller can be in the driver seat during the transaction.   The banks are moving up the processing time on Short Sales (BoA notwithstanding). Janet O’Brian a Certified Short Sales Specialist is seeing 30 to 45 day closing right now. If you are facing foreclosure selling Short might be the right answer for your situation, let Janet O’Brian give you straight... 10/14/2009

East Palmdale, California Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group, continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find East Palmdale real estate statistics for the last seven days.Total inventory today is: 188   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 77Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 40   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 11Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 56Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 35   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 4Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 17See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends ... 10/13/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley October 10 2009 Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley. Sales are holding steady with projected new open escrows for the month of October at 657 units.  With the new home buyer Tax credit ending the end of  November buyers are seeing the value of buying right now.    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Janet O'Brian is a Certified Short Sales Specialist and is ready to help you with your situation… Pre-foreclosures                          Monthend Numbers                 September '09            August '09  Listed              701              ... 10/10/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley October 9 2009Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley.The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize goes to President Obama...   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Janet O'Brian is a Certified Short Sales Specialist and is ready to help you with your situation… Pre-foreclosures                          Monthend Numbers                 September '09            August '09 Listed              701                             691Pending           725                             564Sold                564                             621The new look of the Dailys which ar... 10/09/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley. Mortgage rates fall to new low according to Freddie Mac on the 15 year fix rate to 4.33% with your good credit and 20% down you can take advantage of the best Mortgage rates ever. Home sales bounced back due to the drop in rates and in prices, plus an $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. New home sales have gone up for five straight months, according to the Commerce Department. Last week, National Association of Realtors data showed pending home sales spiked much more than expected in August, the seventh consecutive monthly increase to the highest level in two years. ______________________________________________________________________________________________... 10/08/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley.We are starting to see an uptick in available inventory over the past few days.  However the core area has yet to show any major raise and is holding steady around 750 units.  Bank Own homes are hovering in the region of 200 units while Pre-Foreclosures are ranging in the 200 to 300 units.  The rest of the inventory are “normal” sales.  Janet and I are working with all kind of buyers from first time, investors and even if you are down sizing or move UP.  We are here to help… With time running out on the Tax Credit and Mortgages Rates under 5% we are not expecting to see a holiday drop in purchases in our local market. _______________________________________________... 10/07/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley.We saw 47 new listing come into the market over the last 24 hours in that same 24 hour window we saw 45 go pending.  We are cobbling them up as they hit the MLS.  However due to the low available inventory we are off of October 2008 sold number.  The banks have yet to release there standing inventory of approximately 5,000 to 7,000 homes in the greater Antelope Valley. Janet and I are working with all kind of buyers from first time, investors and even if you are down sizing or move UP.  We are here to help… With time running out on the Tax Credit and Mortgages Rates under 5% we are not expecting to see a holiday drop in purchases in our local market. ______________... 10/06/2009

East Palmdale, California Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group, continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find East Palmdale real estate statistics for the last seven days.Total inventory today is: 177   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 62Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 31   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 5Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 61Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 66   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 1Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 22See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends (... 10/06/2009

Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley. Mondays I'm trying to take for myself; I’m going to do something different.  You’ll get the Monday’s numbers like always.  The twist is a brief comment on the news over the week-end, not necessarily related to Real Estate. David Letterman really stepped in it last week when he came clean on his blackmail case.  The news seems to be in the vane it will damage him, I don’t think it will.  PR for an entertainer can come from either sides good or bad.  I love the tag word the news media has invoked "sextortion". So the Olympic went to Rio de Janeiro's which is in the country of Brazil and Chicago, Illinois a state of the United States did not win…  My question: why ar... 10/05/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley October 3 2009 Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley. We have been seeing a up-tick in prices over the past 3 months running about 3.1% per month.  A subset of 352 sold REOs in September shows over 66% were sold higher then list price.  Out of the sold Short Sales 50% were sold higher then listed price. See the chart below by list price breakdown… Number of sold over List Price for the month of September 2009 Count 30K to 99K 80 100K to 180K 104 180K Plus 49 Total 233 Number of sold under or at List Price Count 30K to 99K 47 100K to 180K 35 180K 37 Total 119 With time running out on the Tax Credit and Mortgages Rates under 5% w... 10/03/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley October 2 2009 Certified Short Sale Professional, Pre-Foreclosure: Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley Ranked #1 in the Antelope Valley.  Sad news this morning, as Chicago loss out to Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, we’ll be back… As for the Daily numbers we are doing incredibly well in the Antelope Valley Palmdale Lancaster areas.  If you are looking for help getting out from under you current situation give us a call or e-mail us we are ready to listen… With time running out on the Tax Credit and Mortgages Rates under 5% we are not expecting to see a holiday drop in purchases in our local market. __________________________________________________________________________________________... 10/02/2009

NEED TO SELL NOW? FACING AN ECONOMIC HARDSHIP? BEHIND ON YOUR PAYMENTS? FACING FORECLOSURE? If you are upside down, and need to sell your home...  WE CAN HELP!WE ALSO HAVE A NATIONWIDE REFERRAL SERVICE, SO WE CAN HELP YOU NO MATTER WHERE YOUR HOME IS LOCATED!Direct: (661) 733-0508Fax: (661) 753-8312janetobrian@kw.comJanet L O'Brian Certified Short Sale Professional (C. S. P.) Keller Williams Realty-Antelope Valley 1401 W. Rancho Visa Blvd., Ste. B Palmdale, CA 93551Tel: 661-733-0508Fax: 661-753-8312   Janet O'Brian C.S.P. P.S.C.   Phone: (661) 733-0508   Fax: (661) 753-8312  10/01/2009