Sorry, It’s Too Late to Panic Now.

Sorry, It’s Too Late to Panic Now.

August 24, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Yup, there was some dismal news in the housing market today. Housing sales in July 2010 dropped 25.5 percent below July 2009 sales. That’s not so hot, especially when we’re trying to get into recovery mode. It’s the lowest volume of home sales in 15 years! So with all this doom and gloom, time to [...]

More Foreclosure Relief? Depends on what Schwarzenegger has for Breakfast.

More Foreclosure Relief? Depends on what Schwarzenegger has for Breakfast.

August 20, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Additional Anti-Deficiency Protection is Almost Here! On Thursday, August 19, the California Senate approved SB1178. This bill extends anti-deficiency protections to homeowners who refinanced their mortgages, but didn’t take any cash out, and are now facing foreclosure. Ok, in plain english: Most people don’t realize, that when they’ve refinanced their existing mortgage to get a [...]

Hold on to your lugnuts, the IRS is getting ready unlock and load!

Hold on to your lugnuts, the IRS is getting ready unlock and load!

August 17, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Sorry people, but it looks like the party is just about over. That is, if you enjoyed the low capital gains tax rates extended by George W. Bush and set to expire and the end of this year (2010). Check-out the substantial changes it makes to the higher end of the spectrum (those in highest [...]

759 Linnea Avenue, San Lorenzo – REO

759 Linnea Avenue, San Lorenzo – REO

August 7, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

OPENHOUSE Sunday, August 8th 2-4pm (First openhouse). REO/Bank Owned. Large 4 bedroom home with 3 full baths. Hardwood floors. Skylights. Walking distance to BART and BayFair Mall (3-4 blocks)! Attached garage. A little rough around the edges, but great value!

Bryant Park in NYC

August 3, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Bryant Park, midtown Manhattan, just behind the main NYC public library. (Panorama via the Autostitch app on the iPhone) Posted via email from SFBayRealtor (aka Michael Koenig)

Property Inspection – Just Do It!

Property Inspection – Just Do It!

July 3, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Just wrapped a property inspection at a home in Fremont, CA with Glen Stewart, the House Whisperer, and my clients. No matter how nice a home looks, it’s ALWAYS a good idea to get your potential investment reviewed by an independent professional. Thanks again Glen! Posted via email from SFBayRealtor (aka Michael Koenig)

Vintage Livermore police car. Cool.

May 1, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

Vintage Livermore police car. Cool. Posted via web from SFBayRealtor (aka Michael Koenig)

37113 Dutra Way, Fremont, CA – REO

37113 Dutra Way, Fremont, CA – REO

April 30, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

REO. OPENHOUSE Saturday, August 21, 12-3pm. Charming single story single family home in Fremont; 3 bdrm/1 bath; wall-to-wall carpeting; Updated Kitchen and Bath; Dual-Pane Windows throughout; large lot; work shed in backyard; 1 car attached garage Posted via web from SFBayRealtor (aka Michael Koenig)

January 2010 California Foreclosure Report

March 15, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

I couldn’t have said it better myself. In January 2010 we saw that despite apparent declines in foreclosure filings, daily foreclosure activity is up on all fronts as the foreclosure stalemate continues. Publicly reported figures are not always the ‘whole’ truth. Sean O’Toole from ForeclosureRadar.com put’s together a great market report which reveals the other half [...]

Why Strip when you can Bulldoze?

March 10, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment 

I think this guy took things WAY too far. An Ohio man bulldozed $350k home to avoid foreclosure. http://bit.ly/cUDf5M Posted via web from SFBayRealtor (aka Michael Koenig)