Tag Archives: Tim+Freund

How Do You Buy A House?

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Tim Freund

How do you buy a house?  It may sound dumb to ask this question, but it is a legitimate question.  Where to start? What should you look for?  What should you avoid?  Who’s going to represent you?  Financing? Escrow? Inspections? … Continue reading →

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Tom Foolery, Pogo And A Market Update

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Tim Freund

Yes, you read the headline correctly, Tom Foolery.  I really don’t know how else to describe what just transpired in Washington.  I read an LA Times article that said, “We have met the enemy and he is us;” a reference … Continue reading →

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Confidence, Real Estate And Our Way Of Life

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Tim Freund

The real estate market is changing again.  Of course it’s never static.  Even when it was in free fall, it was moving, just in the wrong direction.  After what has been an unprecedented run since the first of the year … Continue reading →

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The Good Old Days

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tim Freund

Last night I put on the original Great Gatsby with Robert Redford.  It’s not a particularly good movie really.  I guess it’s just a story that doesn’t translate from the page to the screen.  What struck me however, was this … Continue reading →

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The World Is Flat! Thank Goodness… Kinda

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Tim Freund

There were several interesting items of note it this morning’s paper some good, some not so good.  First and foremost is that it was reported that Southern California prices were flat for the second consecutive month.  Whew!  For a minute … Continue reading →

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Real Estate, Realtors And What I Learned From My Son’s Trip To The Hospital

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Tim Freund

For the past 5 days my 19 year old son has been a guest of Los Robles Regional Medical Center.  Since he’s being released today, I can finally relax and reflect.  Being that I am a Realtor, and a blogger, … Continue reading →

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June 2013: Perception Is 9/10’s Of The Law

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Tim Freund

Great news for property owners: Case-Shiller, S & P’s housing index, shows home values are up across the nation.  Prices in some areas like Los Angeles Metro, are up for the 15th consecutive month and up over 20% from the … Continue reading →

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Choosing A Realtor: Should You Hire A Friend Or Family Member As Your Agent?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tim Freund

There’s an old adage in real estate: everyone knows a Realtor.  So if that’s the case, how do you choose an agent to represent you if you already have a personal relationship with some who sells real estate? Choosing a … Continue reading →

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A Case For Keeping Fannie And Freddie

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Tim Freund

The President came out two days ago in support of the conservative agenda to do away with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  But there is something that I just don’t understand about the push by the President and Congressional conservatives, … Continue reading →

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So You’re Thinking About Buying A Modest Fixer

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Tim Freund

You’ve been looking for a home and you’re on a pretty tight budget.  You’re well qualified and have the down payment in hand along with a strong preapproval letter.  There’s a home that just came up and you like the … Continue reading →

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