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Subprime Loans Effect

June 6th, 2007 07:55am teamelite

According to the National Association of Realtors the subprime loan crisis has taken center stage in the real estate market and has effected many areas of Contra Costa County.

 These loans started off usually with a teaser for two years where the monthly mortgage rate is quite low. After the two years the rate of these loans adjust and rise sharply which has caused a financial hardship for a substantial amount of borrowers.

During the past two years the California real estate market was “Hot” meaning the borrowers banked on equity increasing in their home and before their loan adjusted they could refinance and roll into an fixed rate loan.

Absent that robust market subprime borrowers may not have any home equity available as a safety cushion. Without the options of refinancing or selling, subprime borrowers in financial trouble are falling into default.

There is an option if you fall into the above category. It is called a “Short Sale.” This is where the bank forgives part of the debt that is owed to them by trying to sell the home before the foreclosure process.

For more information about listing your home as a “Short Sale”, Team Elite is having a seminar on this process on June 14th in Brentwood.

If you are interested in attending please contact “Team Elite”-Judy Hazen or Jill Proctor at

925-392-4131

So You Want to be A Realtor

June 5th, 2007 12:07pm teamelite

Are you thinking about getting your real estate license?

Now is a great time to get into the business of selling real estate.

I first started in a year where the market had shifted just like it is doing now. What it taught me is how to work the business and it gave me time to get my business up and running.

If you are interested in pursuing a real estate career, Keller Williams is the place for you.

Our company was built upon the strength of relationships that we have built. Together, we have forged so much more than business partnerships. We have built a caring, genuine community of real estate professionals. We offer the best training around and have an agressive plan to get you working in the business right away for maximum return on your investment.

Please give me a call if you would like to find out how to get your real estate license or have your license already and are not happy in your current situation.

Sincerely

Judy Hazen

“Team Elite”

Keller Williams Realty

925-392-4131

Foreclosure Seminar

June 4th, 2007 03:04pm teamelite

You are invited to attend our Foreclosure Seminar. Learn about:

What is a foreclosure

What is a short sale

What is the difference between a foreclosure and a short sale

How do I find available properties

Is my home eligible for a short sale

How will a short sale affect me financially

How do I start

If interested in attending a seminar in our Brentwood Market Center Please Contact:

“Team Elite”

Judy Hazen, Jill Proctor

925-392-4131

Click here to view our Foreclosure Seminar Flyer

Why Hire a Real Estate Team?

May 31st, 2007 09:57am teamelite

Another alternative when searching for a real estate professional to hire would be to consider hiring a successful real estate team. This means an agent has one or more people working under her supervision to facilitate marketing and closing the transaction. In general, teams do more business than individual agents do. The lead agent usually conducts the listing consultation. Once you sign the listing, a different team member may handle the marketing and the buyers. The advantage of this approach is you have people who specialize in particular aspects of the transaction, such as marketing or handling transaction problems or listing your home.

With Team Elite on your side some of our values to you is an up close personal relationship as well as obtaining the most money for your home.

Call us for an interview today.

Judy Hazen- Lead Agent

Jill Proctor-Licensed Executive Assistant

Katie Humann- Buyers Agent

First Time Buyer Loan Assistance

May 30th, 2007 12:22pm teamelite

Attention all you first time buyers, now is the best time to buy!!  We have a program called “Help U Buy”. The answer to affordable homeownership. 

This program is simple and will take you from Renter to Homeowner in four easy steps! So incredibly easy you will receive monthly mortgage payments to help pay your mortgage every month for up to one year.

Please contact Team Elite for more information on this fantastic program!