Bay Terrace Real Estate Blogs

San Diego Association of Realtors to Host Show on Baja California Real Estate[34 views]

by Brian Flock ( Mexidata.info contributor and San Diego Real Estate Examiner) December 6 – KOGO AM 600 radio program to cover facts and myths of life in Mexico Real Estate Today, the weekly on-air talk show sponsored by the San Diego Association ... [Read More]

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Home tax credit almost certain to be extended and expanded in US[32 views]

First time home buyers in San Diego get $8,000, others up to $6,500 US Senators yesterday voted yesterday to approve bill HR 3548 which was primarily intended to extend unemployment benefits. However, as with most bills, a variety of other legislation ... [Read More]

Posted:byBrian Flock

Five myths about the US Government’s home loan modification “bailout”[116 views]

Very few home owners in San Diego have access to the program by Brian Flock There are a number of myths in the market about US government programs intended to address the traumatic economic situation in housing market, including our local market in San ... [Read More]

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San Diego distressed home buying requires special knowledge and patience[90 views]

by Brian Flock If it’s not common knowledge already, I’ll announce it now: short sales and foreclosure home purchases in San Diego County require a special tact and patience in order to purchase successfully. Full stop. This truism applies ... [Read More]

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Veterans Administration (VA) home loans honor San Diego's military tradition[287 views]

Yet many veterans and home sellers are unaware of the benefits of VA real estate loans by Brian Flock Military bases in San Diego include the largest concentration of naval facilities in the world; Marine Corps bases such as Camp Pendleton that encompass ... [Read More]

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Polish the “5 C’s of credit” before you buy a home[319 views]

by Brian Flock Market conditions require better preparation before making an offer Buying a home in San Diego is more complex than ever. Yet responsibility for navigating the lending process remains squarely on the shoulders of the borrower . The lending ... [Read More]

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The hidden curse of FHA loans in San Diego’s topsy-turvy housing market[132 views]

Plus tips to make your FHA offer stand out by Brian Flock The US government stimulus programs were in part designed to increase home ownership and to decrease home foreclosures. In support of this, Federal Housing Association (FHA) loan limits have nearly ... [Read More]

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Detailed housing sales trends for EVERY city in San Diego County[98 views]

By Brian Flock The state of housing in each area of San Diego County As a service to Examiner.com readers, the following price trends are provided for every city in San Diego County (and in alphabetical order). Would you like more details on a specific ... [Read More]

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Realize the American dream by purchasing the worst house on the block[151 views]

By Brian Flock (Examiner.com) Distressed properties receive a “blight bailout” from Government-backed “renovation loans” Most first-time home buyers in San Diego have been looking for the perfect starter house. Yet in a market full ... [Read More]

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Is the shortsale an option?[145 views]

For this article, please click " Is the shortsale an option?" [Read More]

Posted:byJoe Park

Something Really Strange is Happening in the San Diego Home Market[335 views]

Something Really Strange is Happening in the San Diego Home Market Can Buyers and Sellers Make Sense of It? Bidding wars. Moratoriums. Foreclosures. Short sales. Rising and falling median home prices. Over-reported home sales in May . How are San Diego ... [Read More]

Posted:byBrian Flock

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Cell Phone Fees Drop for Binational Users near the Border[132 views]

Mexico Real Estate Cell Phone Fees Drop for Binational Users near the Border By Brian Flock · New Verizon plan fills convenience and affordability hole left vacant for over two years In April 2008, MexiData.info covered the general affordability ... [Read More]

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New cell phone plan can make cross-border living easier and more affordable[107 views]

On Sunday, May 3, Verizon Wireless launched its new "Nationwide Plus Mexico" program designed for those who frequent both sides of the US/Mexico border. This is a particularly useful program for frequent visitors and residents in the northern ... [Read More]

Posted:byBrian Flock

What US businesses know about Mexico that home buyers may have (temporarily) forgotten[108 views]

BusinessWeek in April showed how US business is still sending billions of dollars towards investments in Mexico despite the negative news coming out in the jaundiced coverage of cash-strapped media outlets who are clawing for advertising dollars. What ... [Read More]

Posted:byBrian Flock

어떻게하면 부동산 라이센스를 빨리 취득할 수 있는가?[225 views]

지난달의 샌디에고의 부동산 매기가 올랐다고 신문에 보도 되었다, 그리고 부동산 가격도 오랜만에 올랐다고 한다. 아직은 한참 기다려야 정상화가 될것이다. 그러나 많은 사람들이 곧 부동산 매기가 활발해지리라고 어렵지않게 전망한다. 좋은 가격과 낮은 이자율이 중요한 요인이다. 이런때에 가만히 있다가는 다가오는 기회를 놓칠수도 있다. 가장 중요한 것은 가능하면 빨리 부동산 라이센스를 받아 두는 일이라고 생각이 든다. 그러나 영어와 부동산 자체에 대한 이해 ... [Read More]

Posted:byJoe Park

어떻게하면 집을 쉽게 팔 수 있나요? 아이디어를 나누어 주십시오.[157 views]

저는 저의 웹사이트 메뉴 6번에서 1. 적정한 가격으로 리스팅을하고 2. 마켓팅을 잘해야 한다고 글을 올렸습니다. 그런데 사람마다 경험이 다릅니다. 이곳에서 살아있는 선생님의 경험을 얘기해 주십시오. 그러면 저희는 그것을 아이디어로 쓰겠습니다. 그러나 더 중요한 것은 어려움에 있는 우리 한인들을 곤궁에서 구하는 것임을 잊지 마시기를바랍니다. 여러분의 현명한 충고를 기대하면서... 박 요셉 [Read More]

Posted:byJoe Park

Mexico Might Allow Direct Foreign Ownership of Coastal Property in Baja California (Mexidata.info)[237 views]

By Brian Flock · The decree would allow foreigners direct ownership of "residential use" property in the so-called prohibited zone. · Amendment could simplify and accelerate investment in tourist communities and beach areas. A new ... [Read More]

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Mexico President Calderon to visit to Punta Brava this month[242 views]

The online ezine Ensenada.net today reported that Governor Osuna Millán has confirmed that Mexico's President Felipe Calderón will visit Punta Brava in "March." The Governor had invited the President to visit Baja California ... [Read More]

Posted:byBrian Flock

Home Security in Baja: Prevention or a Costly Recovery? (Mexidata.info)[311 views]

By Brian Flock · Security measures too often neglected within tourist communities The unthinkable happened. I was recently a victim of burglary – twice within a one week period, the second time before I finished all the security measures that ... [Read More]

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ZERO WASTEWATER DISCHARGE: Baja’s Coast to Benefit from New Plan[113 views]

A new project has been raised by the local water company (CESPT) to remove 100% of a wastewater discharges to both the Tijuana River basin (affecting San Diego County) and the Pacific Ocean. The sum of $400M pesos is allocated to the project (almost $30M ... [Read More]

Posted:byBrian Flock

Prophetic words? Say “ADIOS” to virtual inventory[119 views]

Prior counsel now especially apparent in the light of the global financial crisis In February 2008 , I wrote in Mexidata.info an article analyzing the Baja phenomenon of what I called “virtual real estate inventory.” I defined this as real ... [Read More]

Posted:byBrian Flock

부동산이 아니지만 연관된 비즈니스를 나누기를 원합니다.[189 views]

부동산 비즈니스가 가장 중요한 투자의 수단임을 확신합니다. 그러나 부동산투자만이 유일한 투자는 아닙니다. Passive Income을 주는 투자라면 염두에 두어야한다고 봅니다. 그러나 그 %의 한계는 있습니다.저는 대부분의 경우 저의 의견을 묻는 분들에게 20%를 넘기지 않도록 하고 있습니다. 왜냐하면 분산투자와 High Return을 기대할 수 있는 잇점이 있지만 Collateralization에 의한 risk control이 다른 분야에서는 약하기 ... [Read More]

Posted:byJoe Park

집사기전에 어떻게하면 사고자하는 집값을 잘 측정할 수 있을까?[169 views]

많은 바이어들의 공통 관심사입니다. 그 방법은 다양합니다. 예를 들면 콤퓨터를 잘 아는 분들은 인터넷을 사용할 것입니다. 어떤 분들은 부동산 에이전트들을 의지할 수 밖에 없습니다. 이 곳에서 우리는 부동산을 좋은 가격에 사는 아이디어들을 제공하고자합니다. 많은 분들의 동참을 바랍니다. 동시에 이 아이디어가 새로운 바이어들에게 실제적인 도움이 되었으면 합니다. 제 개인적으로는 먼저 AVM(Auromated Valuation Methodology)즉 ... [Read More]

Posted:byJoe Park

부동산 투자와 융자에 대해서/투자와 융자에 대해서 나눕시다.[196 views]

투자용 부동산과 은행융자 2009 년 1 월 현재 투자용부동산 융자가 전례없이 어렵다 . 지난주 미 최대 은행중 하나가 상가융자 가이드라인을 대폭 불리한 방향으로 조정해 중소은행들을 긴장하게 만들었고 가뜩이나 얼어붙은 투자심리는 융자의 까다로움으로 더욱 위축되고 있다 . 그리고 건물 소유주들도 다가오는 융자 만기 시점에 재융자의 조건이 더욱 불리해 질수 있다는 우려 때문에 상업용 부동산 시장은 큰 어려움을 겪을 것이라는 전망이다 . 은행에서 상용건물 ... [Read More]

Posted:byJoe Park