http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com Los Angeles Real Estate Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:46:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the key components that confuse homeowners during the short sale process is the "hardship letter," which is one of the most critical components of the short sale package that the lender sees. So often people can feel like they're just a number or just a transaction, which is why ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/successfully-complete-short-sale-transaction-hardship-letter/ Want to be successful in the business of selling homes? Here are 3 success strategies to help you increase your prosperity and joy: 1. Trust yourself. How do you trust yourself? Honor your word. I have challenged those that work with me at Partners Trust to "speak only the truth ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/los-angeles-professionals-creating-winning-career-real-estate/ Over the last year, Partners Trust has successfully helped out numerous sellers and buyers close short sales, having represented properties from the low $200,000s all the way up to properties in the $3 million-plus range. As one of these agents that works in short sales, I am very proud of the ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/navigate-short-sales-effectively-partners-trust-offers-expertise-success/ As many of you already know, short sales have become quite common in recent times. There are many emotions involved with being a part of the short sale process - especially if you are the one in the “hot” seat. Having represented several sellers in the process of short sales, I've ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/understanding-short-sales-short-sale-qualify/ ~ This is part of an ongoing series called "Life in the Start-Up Lane," revealing true life adventures about launching a real estate brokerage during a recession! ~ Let me tell you something about mixing business with pleasure: We are often asked during the course of our day, "How’s it ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/life-startup-lane-mixing-business-pleasure/ Venice Beach has been around since the early 1900s and there isn’t much it hasn’t seen before. Venice gave birth to a skateboarding revolution, numerous artistic movements, and an architectural housing boom – it’s rare to find a “new” happening in this beach town. However, I was lucky enough to experience ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/venice-art-crawl-starts-tradition-art-venice-beach/ It seems that you can't go anywhere these days without hearing someone talking about short sales. In fact, according to the LA Times, "California leads the way in deals in which lenders accept less than they're owed. Home short sales have tripled in the Sunbelt state since 2008." Because of the ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/short-sales-rising-california-benefits-homeowner-lender/ In this short video, Nick Segal gives you three key things to keep in mind when going through the home inspection process. During the search for your new home there will undoubtedly be surprises along the way. It can go either way: you may come across a lemon that you originally thought was ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/leverage-home-inspections-home-buying-experience/ I thought of calling this post, "Technology, Gadgets, and the Internet: This Isn't Your Grandfather's Live Online Chat!"  Of course, I would mean that playfully because online live chat hasn't been around long enough for several generations to experience it! But even in the last ten years, online live ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/technology-gadgets-internet-grandfathers-live-online-chat/ The controversy surrounding Venice’s overnight parking problem (which we have chronicled here) is really heating up, despite Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s best efforts to find a solution. Rosendahl has developed the program Streets to Homes which he believes will keep both sides of the parking divide happy. In theory it’s a good ... http://www.losangelesrealestatevoice.com/blog/venice-beach-parking-controversy-streets-homes-resolution/