THE VINEYARDS GATED COMMUNITY TOWNHOMES IN WESTMINSTER CA      The Vineyards is a collection of well maintained Townhomes in a Gated Community in the City of Westminster California.     These are spacious multi-level Townhomes built in 1996. It range from 3 to 4 bedrooms with approximately 1350 to 1500 square feet.       Some of the features include: High soaring ceilings Gas Fireplace in living room Tile roofing Masterbedroom with dual sinks and walk in closets 2-car attached garage with direct access.     The Homeowners Association (HOA) dues are $154 per month which includes insurance.     These nice gated complex of Tri-Level Townhomes is situated between Hoover St and Beach Blvd and South of Trask Av in Westminster. It is a convenient location with easy access to the 405 and 22 fre... 04/05/2010

$18,000 IN COMBINED HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITS FOR A LIMITED TIME Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined f ederal and state homebuyer tax credits.  To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and close escrow between May 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010, inclusive.  Buyers who are not first-time homebuyers may use the same timeframes to receive up to $16,500 in combined tax credits if they are long-time residents of their existing homes as permitted under federal law, and they purchase properties that have never been previously occupied as provided under California law. Under the federal law slated to soon expire, a first-time homebuyer may receive up to ... 03/31/2010

Westminster CA Real Estate Market Report February 2010     There were 31 homes that closed within the month of February 2010 for Westminster California, compared to 28 homes closed in February 2009, an increase of +3. Sales Volume for homes closed in Westminster CA for February 2009 was $11,697,625 Sales Volume for homes closed in Westminster CA for February 2010 was $13,646,880 Average list price for homes closed in Westminster CA for February 2009 was $435,462 Average list price for homes closed in Westminster CA for February 2010 was $439,607 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Westminster CA for February 2009 was $417,772 Average SOLD price for homes closed in Westminster CA for February 2010 was $440,222 Average Days on Market for homes closed in Westminster CA for February 2009... 03/07/2010

RE/MAX Homes & Estates Pre-Foreclosure Division  (714) 588 -7676 ∙  www.remaxann.com   If you are in a situation where: • You lost your job • Your Medical Expenses are too high • Just went through/going through a divorce • You are behind on your payments • You have no equity • You can't afford the cost of selling your home • Your income has been reduced • You are in foreclosure   WE CAN HELP YOU! It's easy and doesn't cost you any MONEY! Our services are Free!!! WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help is with a SHORT SALE.   Benefits of a Short Sale: • Avoid Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduced damage to your credit • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will stay on your credit approx 3 years • BE FREE of financial and emotional burdens!     We are lice... 03/01/2010

Westminster CA Real Estate - Closed SALES for January 2010   Below is a Market Statistics for HOMES SOLD in Westminster CA. There were a total of 49 closed sales including Bank Owned REOs and Shortsales. Of the 49 homes sold, 42 were Single Family Homes, 5 Condo, and 2 Townhome. Average Days on Market for SFR was 56.   Average prices SOLD for SFR, Condos, and Townhomes were 430k, 177k, and 356k respectively. Total sales volume for the month ending January 2010 for Westminster CA was at $19.6 million.   Average SOLD/LIST price was as follows: SFR:               98.5% Condos:        103.3% Townhomes:  95.0%       Status: Closed Sale (49)         Type: Single Family Residence (42)           List Price  ADOM  Selling Price  SqFt  Min  139,000   150,000 900 Max  625,000 337 630,000 2,474 Avg... 02/20/2010

RE/MAX Homes & Estates Pre-Foreclosure Division  (714) 588 -7676 ∙  www.orangecountyshortsalerealtor.com   If you are in a situation where: • You lost your job • Your Medical Expenses are too high • Just went through/going through a divorce • You are behind on your payments • You have no equity • You can't afford the cost of selling your home • Your income has been reduced • You are in foreclosure   WE CAN HELP YOU! It's easy and doesn't cost you any MONEY! Our services are Free!!! WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help is with a SHORT SALE.   Benefits of a Short Sale: • Avoid Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduced damage to your credit • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will stay on your credit approx 3 years • BE FREE of financial and emotional burd... 11/24/2009

Sigler Park Splash Pad- Free Westminster Water Park   If you're looking for something fun for the kids to do during the last few warm weeks of the year, consider the Sigler Park Splash Pad. Located at 7200 Plaza Street in Westminster, this is a free water park opened by the city just last year.   Sigler Park Splash Pad is open weekends from noon to 5:00 pm through the end of September, and may be open through October though the determination has not yet been made.   The Sigler Park Splash Pad can be rented for private parties.  Contact 714.895.2860 for additional information.                 *************************************************************************** About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients bu... 09/20/2009

Lonely Westminster Home Seeks New Owner! 6732 Humboldt Now for Sale!   My current owner has been great!  However, he's decided it's time to move on to a new chapter in his life. You may not know this, but when you're a home, you just don't feel complete without an owner.  So, I'm a Westminster home seeking my next owner(s) to come enjoy everything I have to offer. Enjoy swimming?  I have a wonderful pool for cooling off or swimming laps. Are you ecologically friendly or just looking to save a few dollars?  I have solar panels to heat my pool, and the pool is salt water.   Enjoy the Southern California outdoors?  Come enjoy the beautiful weather in my large backyard.   Enjoy cooking?  My kitchen has been updated and offers a large open space and a large dining area.         Want a 3 bedr... 08/29/2009

RE/MAX Homes & Estates Pre-Foreclosure Division 9241 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 (714) 588 -7676 ∙  www.orangecountyshortsalerealtor.com   If you are in a situation where: • You lost your job • Your Medical Expenses are too high • Just went through/going through a divorce • You are behind on your payments • You have no equity • You can't afford the cost of selling your home • Your income has been reduced • You are in foreclosure   WE CAN HELP YOU! It's easy and doesn't cost you any MONEY! Our services are Free!!! WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help is with a SHORT SALE.   Benefits of a Short Sale: • Avoid Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduced damage to your credit • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will stay on your credi... 06/11/2009

RE/MAX Homes & Estates Pre-Foreclosure Division 9241 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618 (714) 588 -7676 ∙  www.ReMaxAnn.com   If you are in a situation where: •You lost your job •Your Medical Expenses are too high •Just went through/going through a divorce •You are behind on your payments •You have no equity •You can't afford the cost of selling your home •Your income has been reduced •You are in foreclosure   WE CAN HELP YOU! It's easy and doesn't cost you any MONEY! Our services are Free!!! WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help is with a SHORT SALE.   Benefits of a Short Sale: •Avoid Foreclosure •Avoid Bankruptcy •Reduced damage to your credit •Postpone your foreclosure sale date •A short sale will stay on your credit approx 3 years •BE FREE of fina... 04/21/2009

There are some lenders that are still living in the past with regards to the number of appraisals needed for a 203k. while they do require an 'as is' value and an 'after improved' value it can be done since 1995 by providing an "after improved" value appraisal and a paragraph that reads something like this "The after improved value is $250,000, the cost to repair the home is $50,000 therefore, for the purposes of this 203k project the 'as is' value is considered to be $200,000". This saves your client an appraisal fee. The appraiser may charge you an additional $50 for that addendum but that is a lot less than an appraisal fee and gets the job done. The streamline 203k apparently was created to save a 203k consultant fee, and there are some lenders out there that want to order that 'as ... 04/12/2009