Did you know that if you pay off an old account that is in collections, it will damage your credit even more? You see, when it went into collections the first time it lowered your score. But over time your score would eventually go back up. But, if you pay any money toward that account, even if it's only a dollar, it makes the account current again. So it will knock your credit score again. So that makes two hits on your score for just one account. Does that mean I suggest never paying the debt off? No, not at all. If you do have the money to pay it off, tell the collection agency you will do it under the condition that all negative remarks about the account will be removed from your credit report. And get this in writing!! If you don't get it in writing they will probably leave it on ... 08/12/2009

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: 123   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 76Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 16    Of these, the number that are short pays is: 9Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 24Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 12   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 21Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 11See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends... 08/10/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley August 6 2009 Vacation time in here, more folks take vacation in August them and other month.  That being said are buyers taking the break.  NO buyers know that now is the time to pick up great deals in the greater Antelope Valley.  Pre-foreclosures  July '09 Monthend Numbers: Listed....... 721 Pending.... 690 Sold......... 715 The new look of the Dailys which are a set of number tracking the current trand in the Ral Estate Market in the Antelope  Vally.Dailys* New Listings 45   Back on Market 5   Price Increases 2   Price Reductions 12   Pendings 41   Solds 21   Expireds 2   Inactives 5   Month to Date and Projected open Escrows* Total Active   1,142   Total Active Core Area      773   Total Active REO's      2... 08/06/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley August 5 2009 The Greater Antelope Valley could be entering a crisis as the available Single Family Res  has drop under 800 units (according to the local MLS) and appears to be in free fall.  With today data-check we have only 773 Single Family homes for sale in the greater Antelope Valley. Prices are on the rise is most areas, with offers above the listing price, furthermore it is very likely to have multiple offers, 15 to 40 is not uncommon.  If we don’t see a jump in available homes for sale we might see a pricing spike that will not be reflected by appraisers, thus killing deals. Pre-foreclosures have been in the news of late, however getting up to speed might not be in time if the current trend continues. Ju... 08/05/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley August 4 2009 July 2009, is in the bank, literally speaking…  The banks are holding back foreclosed home; you bet'ya.  Some of the number we have heard are in the hundreds of thousands nationally.  The Antelope Valley is approximately 33% of the Los Angeles market so we are expecting to see 2,500 to 4,000 at some point… but don't hold you breath. What is coming down the pipe are pre-foreclosures…  Over the next 18 to 24 months Pre-foreclosures are going to take over the real estate market… The normal rate of return must start to regain the loss at some point, we believe that time in starting right now in the greater Antelope Valley. July '09 Monthend Numbers: Listed....... 721 Pending.... 690 Sold......... 715 T... 08/04/2009

Janet O'Brian is that Certified Short Sales Specialist and knows the troubles and pitfalls of a short sale transaction. Janet's background was in the legal field work with attorneys for over 20 years, then striking out on her own and opened an office in Palmdale California in 1998.  She wanted to start something new and different and decided Real Estate would be a new challenge.  She got her real estate license in 2002 and was off and running. As to the new wave of bank own homes being dumped on the mark, the powers that be seem to be quite happy holding back and moving Short Sales first.  And that where Janet can be a great resource working with you and your personal situation. Janet O'Brian is that Certified Short Sales Specialist.661-733-0508 07/30/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 30 2009 Happy days are coming here in the Greater Antelope Valley Palmdale Lancaster area as new listing are poised to come onto the market.  Our inventory have been hovering at the bottom for months now, new housing starts are popping up to fill the lack of available homes.  This is having an affect on prices in the short term as prices are beginning to stabilize, and moving up in soma areas.  Case in point in 2001 homes selling for $115,000 jump during the big run up from 2002 to early 2007 topped out in the mid $300,000 range.  Now these homes are below $99,000.  Economists’ law states real estate will increase in value in the long term by 3 to 5 percent annually. This $115,000 home in a normal rate of r... 07/30/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 27 2009 So here we are in the best buyers market in the greater Antelope Valley in many years.  With prices discounted by a much as 60 percent both first time buyers and investors are making the deal of a life time. In the past few months prices have started to stabilize and in some pockets bump up a bit…  And with the first time buyer tax credit now is the right time to find that dream home.  Janet and I can help call us or visit our web site… The new look of the Dailys which are a set of number tracking the current trand in the Ral Estate Market in the Antelope Vally. Dailys* New Listings 24   Back on Market 13   Price Increases 1   Price Reductions 6   Pendings 14   Solds 18   Expireds 5   Inactives 3   ... 07/27/2009

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: 135   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 82Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 25    Of these, the number that are short pays is: 18Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 21Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 23   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 21Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 11See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trend... 07/27/2009

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: 251   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 130Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 40   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 8Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 64Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 43   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 1Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 25See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends ... 07/21/2009

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: 132   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 80Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 13    Of these, the number that are short pays is: 12Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 19Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 20   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 19Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 9See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends... 07/20/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 17 2009It seems that vacation time is in full swing in the Antelope Valley Palmdale, Lancaster area as buyers are slowing down for some summer fun.  The heat is no big time with highs in the 100’s…  But as you know in the high desert it is a dry heat…  The freeway is full of RV’s heading out and coming into the valley.  Lancaster  Friday, July 17 - 6 to 10 p.m. Lancaster Blvd. between Fern & Date Ave.  Join us for a FREE fun-filled celebration of fine food, music and community. Celebrate Downtown Lancaster was launched in 2005 as a way to celebrate Lancaster’s historic downtown area and promote community pride.   Poncho Sanchez - 8:00 p.m. More than anything else, Poncho Sanchez is a storyteller. And, as lea... 07/17/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 16 2009 As reported there is a 6.4% increase in prices in the resale for June 2009.  This spike we believe is due to the non-release of over 1,000,000 foreclosures the banks are holding.  Why are the bank holding on we can only speculate, government involvement? Banks are waiting for prices to push up? New programs are being putt into place and that takes time to implement.  How may are of these are pre-foreclosures and are going to be sold short, we trust many more short sales are coming into the mark as phase 2 of the government mandate to first try to modify the loan.  Step two, sell short and lastly foreclose.  If you have been on the sidelines hoping to jump into the market when it has hit the bottom, ... 07/16/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 14 2009 The start of another week in the greater Antelope Valley, Palmdale Lancaster area is not more of the same as Short Sales have taken over as the major type of available homes to purchase.  As in my previous post two large banks have signed on to an internet based system styled after the REO model. We are projecting an increase in short sales in the Palmdale, Lancaster area to reach into the thousands over the next 12 to 18 months. The system will streamline the notoriously slow Short Sale process to a more reasonable timeframe.  Thus making both the seller (Bank) and the buyer much happier with the entire buying experience overall. If you are looking to buy that dream home in the Antelope Valley you ... 07/14/2009

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: 256   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 135Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 39   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 11Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 72Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 55   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 3Number 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... 07/14/2009

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: 142   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 88Number of homes entering the market in the last 7 days: 22    Of these, the number that are short pays is: 14Number of homes entering escrow in the last 7 days: 24Number of homes closing escrow (sold) in the last 7 days: 11   Of these, the number that are short pays is: 9Number of homes cancelled/removed/expired/withdrawn from the market in the last 7 days: 9See my 24 hour Market Report of the entire Antelope Valley by viewing A.V. Real Estate Trends ... 07/13/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 11 2009 The word on the street is Short Sales are on the way in the greater Antelope Valley Palmdale and Lancaster California.  The “Banks” are coming to grips with the reality and the underlying cost of processing REO’s. Will be keep an eye on this trend… The new look of the Dailys which are a set of number tracking the current trand in the Ral Estate Market in the Antelope Vally. Dailys* New Listings 41   Back on Market 16   Price Increases 0   Price Reductions 13   Pendings 39   Solds 29   Expireds 3   Inactives 10   Month to Date and Projected open Escrows* Total Active   1,231   Total Active Core Area      840   Total Active REO's      227    Total Short Paids      355       Pending MTD/Projected      ... 07/11/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 10 2009 Today’s daily numbers show an upwards tic in all areas a small up-tic. If this continues over the next few weeks we might be seeing the first signs of an swell in available inventory.   The new look of the Dailys which are a set of number tracking the current trand in the Ral Estate Market in the Antelope Vally. Dailys* New Listings 44   Back on Market 14   Price Increases 2   Price Reductions 12   Pendings 51   Solds 31   Expireds 8   Inactives 10   Month to Date and Projected open Escrows* Total Active   1,215   Total Active Core Area      828   Total Active REO's      227    Total Short Paids      346       Pending MTD/Projected      230 /  713 Absorption Rate* Current Month 2.0 Months At Last Mo... 07/10/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 9 2009 Thursday night on the Poncitlan square in Palmdale goes to the Dog Gone Green.  Calling all eco-friendly dogs and owners! Repurpose and reuse items to create a doggie costume and then join the costume contest and parade to win prizes from Puppy Mama's Biscuit Bakery, Paint a Dream and Antelope Valley Mall. Use recycled items to create a piggy bank, a button tambourine and a tote bag in the Art & Activity Center. Enjoy the Stamping Station. R&B by Lorena Mackey & The Hi-Lites. Getting to Thursday Night on the Square: From the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Route 14) exit at Palmdale Boulevard; turn east. Take Palmdale Boulevard to Sierra Highway; turn south. At Avenue Q-11, turn east. Parking is availa... 07/09/2009

Real Estate Trends for Palmdale, Lancaster and the Greater Antelope Valley July 8 2009Jobs 1,500 new jobe might be on the way in Palmdale.   Quallion LLC a Sylmar-based battery producer is scheduled to announce plans to build a plant in Palmdale California. The a plant is slated for 9 pluse acres by Ave O and 10th Street West in the Fairway Business Park  It is contingent on receiving a Department of Energy grant. The company had already applied for millions under the Electric Drive and Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative, an effort by the Obama administration to promote the development of energy-efficient cars. The new look of the Dailys which are a set of number tracking the current trand in the Ral Estate Market in the Antelope Vally.Dailys* New Listings 43   Back ... 07/08/2009