Open house mania at Harveston Lake in Temecula CA. Today as I drove through the Harveston Lake development in Temecula CA there were "OPEN HOUSE" signs all over the place. Just a month of so before it was hard just to find an available home on the market,now there are many.These signs are a big indicator to me that our real estate market here in Temecula is changing again. This time it's the buyer turn. It's headed back to a buyer's market.Prices are leveling out and interest rates are great. What are you waiting for? If your thinking about buying a home in the Temecula or Murrieta area,give us a call here at Realty Works Temecula. We have a super promotion going on now were you can win $100,000 toward the purchase of your next dream home! 06/29/2014

Is our Temecula Real Estate market changing back again to a buyer market?  I have been studing our current Temecula listing/sales data and my take on it is we are headed back to a buyers market. Why? The lack of inventory we have had in the past few months is now over. Many sellers that were on the fence have listed their homes,and many seller who could not sell their homes last year due to low values now can. Inventory is up and so are prices! The investors / buyers are now few. They have moved on to lower priced area's. The buyer who are left and there are many, are now in control and they are not biting on the many now over priced Temecula home listings.   What do I see happening? Just look at any of our popular home tracts and in the MLS you will see many price reductions. The smart... 06/23/2014

June 16, 2014 - SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Housing Finance Agency announced today a major program expansion to help more low to moderate income California families purchase homes. CalHFA will remove the first-time homebuyer requirement on its first mortgage programs to allow more California homebuyers to take advantage of the benefits of CalHFA's affordable financing. For nearly 40 years, CalHFA, a self-supported State agency that doesn't rely on taxpayer dollars, has supported the needs of renters and homeowners by creating and financing progressive housing solutions so more Californians have a place to call home. CalHFA has helped more than 152,000 California families purchase homes. Read the complete article 06/20/2014

Foreclosure is tough, really tough — but it’s not the end of the world. With careful planning, discipline and a little help you can get a mortgage and own a home again. Here are seven manageable steps you should follow:   1. Stick with your job – If you fell into foreclosure because of unemployment or a lack of steady work, your first task is to find another job and stick with it, even if it’s lower-paying.  All mortgage lenders require stable employment before considering you for a post-foreclosure loan.   2. Rebuild your nest egg – You should build a cash reserve, equivalent to at least six months of your living expenses, including mortgage payments. You have already had one foreclosure, and this ‘safety net’ will reassure lenders that you can weather any short-term financial storm, s... 06/18/2014

Temecula CA Home for Sale in Harveston Lake | 40051 Annapolis Dr   Your very own exquisite Harveston Lake home awaits you! This 3,484 square foot Temecula CA property boasts of impressive features which includes a beautifully landscaped front and back yard. The curb appeal alone of this lovely home will definitely have you desiring to own it. Gleaming wood floors, bright and vibrant rooms will greet you in this lovely Temecula CA home for sale. It features many upgrades from the wood flooring, custom wood staircase, wood shutters, to custom paint colors.    The living room’s warmth and welcoming vibe is ideal for entertaining guests. The large windows allow majestic sunrays to stream in. This charming Temecula CA home for sale also features a very gracious dining room that certainly ins... 06/16/2014

Harveston Lake Home For Sale with Landscaping in Temecula CA | 40051 Annapolis Dr   Welcome to your perfect home in Harveston Lake! This 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom dream home in Temecula CA boasts of more than 1,900 square feet of stunning living space that features gleaming wood floors on its entire lower level with a thoughtfully designed open floor plan. With its beautifully landscaped front, backyard and patio, the curb appeal of this home alone will have you wanting to own it. As soon as you enter the home, a cozy living area greets you with its warm atmosphere. The dining and kitchen areas invite wonderful meals shared with loved ones with its expansive space, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful cabinets, and its bright and vibrant feel! This Temecula CA home... 06/11/2014

Harveston Lake Home For Sale with Landscaping in Temecula CA | 40051 Annapolis Dr Welcome to your perfect home in Harveston Lake! This 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom dream home in Temecula CA boasts of more than 1,900 square feet of stunning living space that features gleaming wood floors on its entire lower level with a thoughtfully designed open floor plan. With its beautifully landscaped front, backyard and patio, the curb appeal of this home alone will have you wanting to own it. As soon as you enter the home, a cozy living area greets you with its warm atmosphere. The dining and kitchen areas invite wonderful meals shared with loved ones with its expansive space, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful cabinets, and its bright and vibrant feel! This Temecula CA home f... 06/11/2014

4 Tips to Find the Best Temecula CA Home for Rent   Searching for the best rental home has its own set of struggles. Sometimes, you end up with the Temecula CA home for rent which has all the features on your checklist but it’s not in your budget. Other times, after talking to Temecula CA property managers you find that the landlord’s rules conflict with your needs. To avoid disappointment and to save time in hunting the best rental for you, make sure to take the search seriously and try following the 4 tips below.   1. Know what you want in a rental home There are endless choices in the market and your search will be a whole lot easier if you have a list of what you need in a rental property. First, determine what type of home you need when it comes to size and type. Early on, decide i... 06/10/2014

4 Tips to Find the Best Temecula CA Home for Rent   Searching for the best rental home has its own set of struggles. Sometimes, you end up with the Temecula CA home for rent which has all the features on your checklist but it’s not in your budget. Other times, after talking to Temecula CA property managers you find that the landlord’s rules conflict with your needs. To avoid disappointment and to save time in hunting the best rental for you, make sure to take the search seriously and try following the 4 tips below.   1. Know what you want in a rental home There are endless choices in the market and your search will be a whole lot easier if you have a list of what you need in a rental property. First, determine what type of home you need when it comes to size and type. Early on, decide i... 06/10/2014

Should you continue to rent or is now the right time to buy a home? There are a number of rent vs buy calculators, including those offered by Trulia.com, Realtor.com and Homes.com. They generally all make the same recommendations based on the same criteria: monthly rent, home price, how long you plan to remain in your home and property taxes. The more sophisticated of those tools factor in taxes and ancillary costs of renting and homeownership that are sometimes overlooked. On the homeownership side, those expenses include down payment, closing costs, selling costs, maintenance costs, utilities and homeowners insurance. On the renting side, they include security deposit, broker’s fee and renters insurance (the New York Times’ rent vs. buy calculator appears to be unique in factoring in ... 06/09/2014

Wolf Creek and Redhawk Pool Home For Sale | 32285 Fireside Dr Temecula CA Price reduced to $699,900! You will get nothing less than the best in this home for sale with a pool in Temecula CA. Its understated elegance boasts of 5 expansive bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a stunning pool and spa where you can spend relaxing hours after a busy day, a large and well appointed kitchen that features maple cabinets and granite counters, a sizable breakfast nook, a bonus room, an impressive 4-car attached garage, a built-in BBQ in the backyard for fun get-togethers with loved ones, a stained and textured concrete patio, and so much more! Located in the desirable communities of Wolf Creek & Redhawk area, this strikingly gorgeous home for sale in Temecula CA was built to impress! You can own this amazing ho... 06/06/2014

Temecula CA Home with a Pool For Sale | 32285 Fireside Dr Welcome to the highly desirable communities of Wolf Creek and Redhawk where this gorgeous 4,519 square foot Temecula CA home for sale is located. Conveniently nestled near Interstate 15 and Highway 79-S, the proud will-be-homeowner of this home can easily access many public and private schools, libraries, shopping and dining areas, the historic Old Town Temecula, Temecula’s wine country, Pechanga’s Resort and Casino and many more of Temecula’s finest. The many amazing features of this home are built with a distinct eye for elegance and noticeable attention to detail. The very inviting front exterior features a rich landscape, an elegantly tiled driveway leading to a spacious 4-car garage, and a cozy entryway to the main home.You ... 06/06/2014

Market Report: Homes for Sale Paseo Del Sol, Temecula 5-2014 by Lisa Delzompo, 951-704-4559 The market for homes for sale in Temecula's Paseo Del Sol is pretty healthy!  Sales in the prior month are close in number to both Pending and Active listings, so sellers are not over-pricing homes as much in this neighborhood as of May 2014.  Those listings that linger on the market, though, are overpriced for their condition. To search homes for sale in Paseo Del Sol, Temecula, click this link or click any icon or pic in this post.  Or contact me, or my spouse Frank Delzompo of Sand to Sea Properties.     05/31/2014

Market Report: Homes for Sale Redhawk Near GOHS Temecula 5-2014 by Lisa Delzompo, 951-704-4559 The market report for Redhawk in Temecula, CA, shows yet another market where sellers (and their agents) seem to be pricing homes too high for the current market.  There are 3 times as many homes for sale in Redhawk versus the number selling in the last 30 days.  Compare this to the nearby Vail Ranch market for homes for sale in May 2014 (it is also near Great Oak High School, GOHS, just a neighborhood east of Redhawk). You can search homes for sale in Redhawk, Temecula, by clicking any of the pics in this blog post, or contacting me or my spouse, Frank Delzompo of Sand to Sea Properties (951-326-7330). 05/31/2014

Market Report: Homes for Sale Redhawk Temecula 5-2014 by Lisa Delzompo, 951-704-4559 The market report for Redhawk in Temecula, CA, shows yet another market where sellers (and their agents) seem to be pricing homes too high for the current market.  There are 3 times as many homes for sale in Redhawk versus the number selling in the last 30 days.  Compare this to the nearby Vail Ranch market for homes for sale in May 2014 (it is also near Great Oak High School, just a neighborhood east of Redhawk). You can search homes for sale in Redhawk, Temecula, by clicking any of the pics in this blog post, or contacting me or my spouse, Frank Delzompo of Sand to Sea Properties (951-326-7330). 05/31/2014

Market Report: Homes for Sale Harveston Temecula 5-2014 by Lisa Delzompo, 951-704-4559 This market report for Temecula's Harveston neighborhoods tells us that sellers are being 'way too optimistic that the pricing run-up last summer continued through winter.  We can see that the Harveston market has over 7 times as many homes for sale versus sold in the last month.  Sellers are over-pricing, and buyers -- there are buyers in this market! -- are responding by buying elsewhere (see my market report for homes for sale in Roripaugh Hills, Temecula, across Winchester from Chaparral High School) or waiting for sellers to reduce prices. Harveston homes are a group of lovely neighborhoods surrounding Harveston Lake, with Isabel Barnett Elementary School just inside the boundaries of Harveston a... 05/31/2014

Market Report: Homes for Sale Roripaugh Hills Temecula 5-2014 The market for homes for sale in Roripaugh Hills neighborhood of Temecula shows a strong market, with Sold in the month prior matching current active listings.  This tells us that these sellers priced their homes within the range of prices that buyers were willing to pay.  That sounds obvious, but compare this to the Copper Canyon Murrieta market report for May 2014, where Active listings outpace sales by 4 to 1, meaning sellers are being told what market prices are, and then pricing just above that, and buyers are not willing to jump that high in price. Roripaugh Hills is a lovely neighborhood of homes on quiet tree-lined streets, across Winchester from Chaparral High School in Temecula. You can click any icon in this post t... 05/31/2014

Market Report: Homes for Sale Vail Ranch, Temecula 5-2014 The market for homes for sale in the Vail Ranch neighborhood of Temecula is quite robust!  With active listings almost matching the number of both Pending and Sold homes, it appears sellers are pricing these homes within the bounds of market sales.  If sellers were pricing the homes too high, the Active listings would be significantly higher than Pending or Sold homes. To search homes for sale in Vail Ranch (east of Redhawk, near Great Oak High School), click any icon or pic here: Questions?  Call me: 951-704-4559. 05/31/2014

When purchasing a new home, the negotiation of the purchase price is a key part of the transaction.  The following infographic provides a few tricks can potentially save you thousands of dollars, result in a smoother path to settlement and help you purchase the home of your dreams. Always start the home buying process by getting pre-approved with a mortgage lender.  Knowing what you can afford is paramount in the negotiation process.  And, if you are debating between two different purchase prices, ask your mortgage consultant to calculate the payments on both prices.  It’s surprising how much of an impact an extra $5,000, $10,000 or $30,000 can make to your monthly payments. Read the complete article 05/28/2014

Top 5 Tips on Finding the Best Murrieta CA Property Manager Deciding to have someone else manage your rental property can help you in many ways. Apart from freeing you of a number of daily tasks, having a reliable Murrieta CA property manager can help you make the most of your rental property. Thus, having the right person for the job is a must. Finding the best property manager isn’t a piece of cake, especially for first timers who have never hired anyone in the past. If you are planning to trust one of your most important assets to a stranger, be sure to choose the most reliable choice after exploring all possible options. The list below will to help you jump start the quest for the best people and company that will give you the best services in Murrieta CA property management.  1. St... 05/22/2014