With Spring Break here, it’s either time to whoop it up and party hearty (yes, that’s how you spell it) or it’s time to get down to business and do some light reading. Here’s a recap of the posts on our site that have had the most hits; someone must’ve liked ‘em, so maybe you will too.

Check them out (unless you are too busy with your Spring Break Madness):

1. Senate Bill 931 and Short Sales. This article explains Senate Bill 931 that took effect at the beginning of 2011. It’s good news for short sale sellers, so have a look.
2. What is HAFA? HAFA is the government’s short sale program. The acronym stands for Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives. The agents at Broadpoint Properties are HAFA experts. If you are looking into listing your home as a short sale, this is a must read.
3. The Forum in Carlsbad. Local shopping at a wonderful outdoor mall in Carlsbad, California. This post laments the fact that Border’s has closed and is being replaced by yet another clothing store. What is the world coming to? Ebooks, Kindles and iPads Galore.
4. Short Sales and Second Mortgages. This article explains the role of a second mortgage when negotiating a short sale and provides an overview of how second lien holders generally address short sales.
5. What is a short sale? Readers love getting back to the basics and this post reviews the definition of a short sale in real estate. The agents at Broadpoint Properties are experts at negotiating short sales, and even have a nationally recognized in-house short sale negotiation staff.

Internet surfers do not lie and the proof is in the pudding. All of these posts have received hundreds of hits this month according to our Google Analytics. Check ‘em out. You’ll be glad you did.

I received a call the other day from a lovely gentleman from San Marcos. He is a home seller who had some good questions about the short sale transaction.

His first question was about the time frame. “From the time I list the property,” he wondered, “how long will it take for the short sale to be approved?”

That’s a great question, and the answer is twofold. First off, a short sale does not officially begin until the short sale package is received by the bank. And, you cannot send the short sale package to the bank until there is an offer on the property. Second, depending upon the mortgage lender (or lenders), the short sale approval could be days or months.

For example, in San Marcos and in San Diego County, Wachovia bank has a fast track short sale program and the approvals are very quick. However, if you have a first mortgage with Guild (a San Diego-based mortgage company with a very, very small staff), then approvals take along time.

“What can I do to make the short sale process go more quickly?”

There are many things that San Marcos Home Sellers can do to make the short sale process go more quickly. One thing would be to assure that the property is accessible to prospective San Marcos home buyers. Another thing that could help would be to assure that the items that are provided for the short sale package are complete and up to date.

A third thing that San Marcos home sellers who are selling a short sale can do is to be patient. However, that’s often harder said than done. The good thing is that there are so many great things to do in San Marcos (golf, shopping, hiking, etc.) that the time should pass very quickly during the short sale process.

If you are considering buying or selling a home, it is important to become familiar with the Valley Center California Real Estate Market. It is vital to learn more about listing prices and sales prices for recently closed real estate transactions. Valley Center is located north of Escondido and Rancho Bernardo, and northeast of San Marcos.

Below are two charts courtesy of Altos Research that provide an overarching image of the Valley Center Real Estate Market. Detailed information about current market conditions and trends is charted below these graphics.

Here are the real estate market statistics for the Valley Center Real Estate Market (ZIP code 92082) for the month of June 2010.

For a complete of list of homes for sale in the Valley Center California Real Estate Market or for a complimentary consultation, please contact me.

Here are Some Additional North San Diego County Real Estate Market Reports…

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92025

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92026

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92027

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92029

This chart below breaks down Escondido California Real Estate home sales by ZIP code for Escondido, California.

The chart below is an overview of real estate home sales in Escondido, California for June 2010 broken down by ZIP code. Just click on the link to your ZIP code for the complete Escondido real estate market report for that ZIP code. The report includes information about real estate market time, listings sold, and average sales price.

*All market reports reflect data on detached single family homes. If you would like market information about condominiums, commercial properties, or other property types, please contact me.

Information courtesy of Sandicor, the San Diego County Multiple Listing Service. Copyright© 2001-2010. Information herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

If you are considering buying or selling a home, it is important to become familiar with the Escondido California Real Estate Market. It is vital to learn more about listing prices and sales prices for recently closed real estate transactions. The city of Escondido is located in North San Diego County, just east of San Marcos and north of Rancho Bernardo.

Below are two charts courtesy of Altos Research that provide an overarching image of the Escondido Real Estate Market. Detailed information about current market conditions and trends is charted below these graphics.

Here are the real estate market statistics for the Escondido Real Estate Market (ZIP code 92027) for the month of June 2010.

For a complete of list of homes for sale in the Escondido California Real Estate Market or for a complimentary consultation, please contact me.

For additional Escondido Real Estate Market Reports…

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92025

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92026

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92029

If you are considering buying or selling a home, it is important to become familiar with the Escondido California Real Estate Market. It is vital to learn more about listing prices and sales prices for recently closed real estate transactions. The city of Escondido is located in North San Diego County, just east of San Marcos and north of Rancho Bernardo.

Below are two charts courtesy of Altos Research that provide an overarching image of the Escondido Real Estate Market. Detailed information about current market conditions and trends is charted below these graphics.

Here are the real estate market statistics for the Escondido Real Estate Market (ZIP code 92026) for the month of June 2010.

For a complete of list of homes for sale in the Escondido California Real Estate Market or for a complimentary consultation, please contact me.

For additional Escondido Real Estate Market Reports…

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92025

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92027

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92029

If you are considering buying or selling a home, it is important to become familiar with the Escondido California Real Estate Market. It is vital to learn more about listing prices and sales prices for recently closed real estate transactions. The city of Escondido is located in North San Diego County, just east of San Marcos and north of Rancho Bernardo.

Below are two charts courtesy of Altos Research that provide an overarching image of the Escondido Real Estate Market. Detailed information about current market conditions and trends is charted below these graphics.

Here are the real estate market statistics for the Escondido Real Estate Market (ZIP code 92025) for the month of June 2010.

For a complete of list of homes for sale in the Escondido California Real Estate Market or for a complimentary consultation, please contact me.

For additional Escondido Real Estate Market Reports…

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92026

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92027

June 2010 Escondido Real Estate Market Report for Escondido, California 92029