All HUD or US HUD…Don’t Use Them

Fellow Realtors,
Most of you have probably been contacted at some point by an organization called US HUD or ALL HUD.  They provide web sites and lead generation based on HUD home searches over the internet.  While the quality of their leads is debatable, their custom service is the problem.  I recently tried them for [...]

Just one of the reasons why I live in Southern California!

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July showed astounding 24.5% INCREASE in foreclosure starts!

The numbers are not looking good as the tax credit finally clears, and the number of failed loan modifications through HAMP continue to grow.  Check out this link to see the full story.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/First-Look-Brand-New-cnbc-1808530844.html?x=0
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Liger cubs born in Taiwan!!!

IT IS ONLY THE COOLEST ANIMAL EVER! 
Liger cubs born in Taiwan!
Two liger cubs, born to a tiger mom and lion dad, are being cared for by a private zoo in Taiwan.
 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38723685#38723685
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No Foreclosure Wave In Sight Despite Tsunami of Delinquencies!

http://files.foreclosureradar.com/foreclosure-report/July+2010+CA+Foreclosure+Report.pdf
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What’s Wrong With This Picture

Definitely my ridiculous sense of humor on this one. I spy something silly. What is it?
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Switchfoot @ the US Open of Surfing

Gotta love FREE concerts especially when they’re on the sand overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Woo Hoo!
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Switchfoot @ the US Open of Surfing

Gotta love FREE concerts especially when they’re on the sand overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Woo Hoo!
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Secure bike parking – HB

Ride your bike to HB for the US Open of Surfing and an attendant will watch your bike for you. Bike attendant is on 5th St across from the Shorebreak hotel.
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Please Help In Huntington Beach

Hello, the Huntington Beach Police Department is looking for a missing 11year old autistic boy. His name is Bryce. He is a male white, brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a white t-shirt and blue shorts. He was last seen riding a silver BMX style bike on Hopetown Ln at 3:15 pm. This is in the [...]

June Home sales decline another 5.1%

http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/real-estate/june-existing-home-sales-drop/?cmpid=partner_baynote_June%2520Existing%2520Home%2520Sales%2520Drop%25205.1%25
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On the Golf Course – Newport Beach

 
Ken Dixon is back at 340 Villa Point Dr., in Newport Beach shooting yet another video overlooking the 16th Fairway of the Newport Beach Country Club Golf Course. The seller is eager to seller and has just reduced his price a 2nd time in only a few weeks. He started at [...]

Barbie Vespa – Sunset Beach

Saw this outside Taco Surf in Sunset Beach. I wanna know where the Ken Vespa was.
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Homes in Huntington Beach for sale by Fannie Mae!

The Home Path Program is here!  Homes that Fannie Mae have foreclosed  on are starting to hit the market in Huntington Beach.  Just like other bank owned homes, there are some very good deals to be had with these homes.
The amazing part is the financing that is available with a Home Path homes.  [...]

Short Sale Update – Orange County

 
Ken Dixon from Dixon Team OC is increasing awareness today regarding offers from real estate investors. Be sure anyone who submits an offer on your property has had a chance to see the home first. There could be a greater chance of cancellation when accepting an offer from a potential buyer [...]

Government Fighting Back Against Strategic Defaults – Orange County

 
Ken Dixon of Dixon Team OC is at it again. Today he’s focused on what are known as “Strategic Defaults.” A strategic default is the decision by a borrower to stop making payments (i.e. default) on a debt despite having the financial ability to make the payments. The federal government has [...]

Friday Financial Update – Just for the Finance Nerds!

This update is provided by Quy Huynh at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

The Friday finance update an information guide to help you stay on top of current developments in lending and provide guidance on what is going on in the world of real estate lending.
 
Employment Off but Glass is Half Full
From the dept. of labor: [...]

4th of July Weekend Activities in Huntington Beach

2010 4TH of July Events

Lake Park Breakfast 6am – 10am
Surf City 5k Run and Fitness Expo 7am – 12pm
Huntington Beach 106th Parade 10am – 12pm
3 Day Pier Festival (times below)
Entertainment (times below)
Main Street Family Activities 1pm – 7pm – July 4th ONLY
KOCE-TV and OC Channel simulcast of the 4th of July Parade from 3:30pm-6:00pm (check [...]

Re/Max Back in Downtown HB

After nearly a 2 year absence from the downtown Huntington Beach area Re/Max is back. The new office at 710 Main St officially opened today with a grand opening gala. Stop by and congratulate broker/owner Stuart Thomas.
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Newport Beach Country Club Golf Course Views

 
Ken Dixon of Dixon Team OC is back again in the Villa Point community overlooking the 16th fairway of the Newport Beach Country Club Golf Course. Same condo with the same view as before. This time we’re at a new lower price. The owner is very motivated to sell and wants [...]