Do You Want To Reach Internet Savvy Homebuyers?
November 2nd, 2009 Categories: 4S Ranch, Brookside Escondido, Escondido, Marketing, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, San Marcos, Santa Fe Valley
To effectively work with today’s internet savvy homebuyer, you need an internet savvy Realtor
- Windermere was the first real estate company to feature an interactive listing map on their website, allowing visitors to conveniently search for properties from the comfort of their homes.
- Windermere Exclusive Properties was the first real estate brokerage in San Diego to launch a companywide blog site. It is updated daily with real time news, powered by more than 100 active agent authors, including HotOnSanDiego’s Sue Johnson & Misty Dobson.
- We are the only real estate brokerage in California with our own multimedia production company and green screen studio. Our team of videographers and directors support agents with everything from professional photography to full motion video.
- Windermere developed an exclusive virtual toolset that allows us to reach, track and engage buyers on an international level.
- Windermere listings are syndicated to thousands of websites through the most sophisticated internet property plan ever developed.
If you want access to the greatest tools technology has to offer, chose us, your Windermere Agent ! Email us at: HotOnSanDiego
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How Do You Tell If A Condo Complex Is VA Approved?
October 25th, 2009 Categories: 4S Ranch, Brookside Escondido, Escondido, Mortgage News, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos
When you are preparing to list your property, having an agent who knows the available financing types for that property, especially condominiums, is extremely important. When you interview agents, make sure they know this information or you may have a more difficult time marketing and ultimately selling your property. 
Here is the link to the section of the VA website that allows you as a homeowner to search for VA approved condo projects:
On the left hand side, click on “Condo/PUD Reports”. You will then have six fields to complete:
- Select report type of Summary or Detail (either is fine)
- Select the type of records to receive (Condo)
- Enter the Condo/PUD name – you are encouraged to use an asterisk (*) as this will pull all approved projects in the specified city, or for example type M* and it will pull all approved projects beginning with the letter M
- Enter the Regional Office (leave this one alone)
- Enter the City and State – unlike the FHA search site, this site does not locate by zip code
- Retrieve only approved Condos – keep marked as yes
Regarding PUD’s – although VA does not require that a PUD be prior approved, the lender is responsible for ensuring both title and lien-related VA regulatory requirements are met for each VA loan such as:
- The estate must not be less than fee simple
- Title must not be subject to unreasonable restrictions of use and occupancy
- VA loan is secured by a first (1st) lien on the property
- Any mandatory homeowner association assessment is subordinate to the VA-guaranteed mortgage
Pretty standard stuff, and one you would expect your Realtor to know but you might be surprised. We have the resources for you and know all the projects. If you have any questions about using this look-up tool or any VA or other loan related items, please feel free to call us at (877) 571-2289 or email us at suejohson@windermere.com.
We also have an expert on our team from CW Mortgage, Kevin Kueneke who supplies us with this type of information and expertise. You may also contact Kevin direct at 760-500-1919 or email him at Kevin@MyCWMtg.com.
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Brookside Escondido Homes For Sale – Current Listings and Statistics
October 21st, 2009 Categories: Brookside Escondido, Escondido, Real Estate News
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Brookside Neighborhood Update October 2008
October 24th, 2008 Categories: Brookside Escondido, Escondido, Market Trends, Real Estate News
Brookside Escondido continues to be one of the best values in North County. Located in North Escondido and adjacent to Reidy Creek golf course, Brookside is a gated community of 262 homes. Want a large yard, a great place for kids to grow up, or looking specifically for a home close to lots of golf? Check out Brookside Escondido!
Here is the latest look at what’s on the market, what’s under contract and what is now under contract.
Just click on the chart to enlarge it.
This neighborhood is a fabulous value for anyone looking for large homes (from 2550 square feet up to over 3600 square feet), both single story and two story, large lots (minimum lot size in Brookside is 10,000 square feet) and lots of other amenities. It’s also a gated community, with walking trails, low homeowner fees, and no mello roos!
There are a still a few “Bank Owned” homes available, and a couple of short sales as well. If you would like more information on Brookside, please call or email us. We not only list and sell Brookside, but we live here too!
If you’re looking for Bank Owned or Forecloseure Properties, just click on this link to search all of San Diego County!
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