“HOW IS THE MARKET” AND THE YEAR THAT PAST
“HOW IS THE MARKET” AND THE YEAR THAT PAST
This past year, the most common question I was asked was, “How is the market?”
It was a year that I will never forget. At Prudential California Realty, San Bruno, we have over 100 agents. Some with many years of experience and some new to the business, this was our environment last year:
-We had the lowest drop in interest rates, yet it was difficult to obtain a loan.
-Buyers who chose to participate in a short sale waited months for the banks to approve the sale; meanwhile the banks delay in response created a larger debt.
-We had “short sale negotiators” with astronomical fees, so our agents learned to become “short sale negotiators” and they did not charge their clients.
- In some cases, homeowners stop paying their home mortgages so the bank would consider them as a “short sale” candidate. Read more
Is There a Prudential Real Estate Office at the Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno?
At the Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, Ca., our Prudential California Realty, San Bruno office has a kiosk where 1,00′s of people pass by each day. We display a lot of our residential listings for sale in cities from San Francisco to San Jose, even some in the East Bay! We provide information on qualifying for a loan, current interest rates and payment scenarios to people interested in purchasing a home. We can also show local homeowners the current market value of their homes or rental property!
The success at our kiosk also works as a great real estate market activity indicator. In the recent months, our agents have made contact with more inquisitive home buyers than in the months before. As a market indicator, it would seem that more people are out there buying. Our sales are steady and the flow of people through the mall is constant!
With the holidays here, the Shops at Tanforan have been doing a lot of promoting for their stores with the Shops at Tanforan Facebook page, newspaper ads, the My School’s Cool receipt program, Santa photos, cultural dance performances and radio shows!
No wonder our Prudential San Bruno kiosk does so well! Next time you are at the mall, stop by and see us! We’re happy to be your friends in real estate! You can also visit us at our Prudential San Bruno Facebook page!
Karin Cunningham
2nd Annual Prudential San Bruno Pumpkin Patch
Prudential San Bruno will be hosting our 2nd annual pumpkin patch this weekend, Saturday October 23rd from 10am-2:00pm. Please join in on the festivities that include face painting, a complimentary pumpkin, a souvenir picture of you and your family taken in the pumpkin patch and goody bags for the children. We will also be serving hot chocolate & donuts from 10am-11:30am (don’t worry parents, we will have coffee for you in case you were wondering) and barbecued hot dogs & refreshments from 11:30am-2:00pm. Costumes aren’t mandatory but are encouraged. We look forward to seeing you and making this year’s pumpkin patch another success.
Prudential California Realty, San Bruno is located at:
180 El Camino Real, San Bruno Ca. 94066
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Nicole Machado
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Remembering Victims of the San Bruno Explosion
Last Friday, October 24th, I attended a memorial for three members of the one family – Lavonne Bullis, Gregory Bullis, and William James Bullis – who were killed in the San Bruno explosion and fire on September 9th. This tragedy also claimed the life of five other people: Jacqueline and Janessa Greig; Elizabeth Torres, 81; James Franco, 58; and 20-year-old Jessica Morales. Although I didn’t know the Bullis family personally, I attended the memorial to show my sympathy and support, especially as William was a senior at Mills High School in Millbrae, where my older daughter recently graduated from and my younger one currently attends.
I’ve been pondering for awhile what to write in this blog, as putting anything into words would be inadequate and just sound cliché. Still, I can’t blog about anything else until I get this out of the way, and it seems right to at least mention a few thoughts on such a momentous event. Read more
Is Your Home Under Water? New FHA Refi might help!!!
So many home owners in San Bruno, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo and all over the country owe more than their home is worth (under water). Some have tried to modify their loan, short sale, refinance and have run into a frustrating brick wall.
Well here is a new alternative. FHA has a new loan that will allow refinancing for homes under water. They do have very specific requirement but it is worth a shot. Please read the following article from the Sunday September 5, 2010 S.F. Chronicle written by Kathleen Pender in her Net worth column. Please do not hesitate to contact me for FHA approved lenders. lee@leesellsmore.com or 877-Lee-Sells
San Bruno Fire Incident California State Automotive Association (CSAA) Claim
For anyone who is insured by California State Automotive Association (CSAA), there is a claim office open at the Lucky Store at Towne Center in San Bruno and also at the CSAA office on Hickey Blvd in Daly City.
Claim Number is (800) 922-8228
For CSAA’s website click here
13th Annual Business To Consumer Showcase September 11, 2010
Daly City will be having their 13th annual Business To Consumer showcase on September 11, 2010. It will be held at the Serramonte Shopping Center from 10am-4pm
For more information about this event, please visit this link www.serramontecenter.com.www.dalycity-colmachamber.org.WWW.Adamchinn.com
For other planned events check out,
Adam Chinn
San Bruno Music in the Park 2010
It’s almost that time again! We San Brunans love the summer music series at San Bruno Park! It’s held every Friday in August. It begins at 6:00 and ends around 8ish!
Every year my kids sell bags of my homemade, gourmet popcorn. It’s freshly popped in a pot, salted, buttered and parmasian “cheesed”! The kids walk around with a metal bucket full of bags, come back to refill, and they run out every time! Usually, kids of all ages play “sand lot” style baseball at the diamond behind the crowds of adults listening to their old 60′s, 70′s and 80′s favorites!
The concerts are FREE and a really great way to meet people or enjoy a group of old friends! Many of us bring bread, cheese, and other snacks. Some have pizza and some bbq at the picnic tables beforehand and then walk over to the concert! Here’s the schedule for this August 2010:
Aug. 8: Double Funk Crunch(Disco and 80′s)
Aug. 13: City Rocks (60′s-80′s SF Rock)
Aug. 20: The Refugees (Tom Petty Tribute Band)
Aug. 27: Just For Kicks (Classic Rock & Roll and R & B)
I love forward to seeing you there! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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