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The My Scotts Valley Podcast…
02/05/2014 - In this first ever My Scotts Valley Podcast, I go over the latest real estate market report for Scotts Valley and surrounding areas, including Northern California and our State as it is a…
How Can I Be Sure I am Getting the Best Mortgage Deal?…
Hi Robert, We shop at the local wholesale retail store and its always been a great place to shop, with good prices while buying in bulk. I was at their store this week and I noticed that they now offe…
How Transferring Title to Children Can Cost Tens of Thousands of …
"Hi Robert, My parents would like to transfer ownership of their home to either me or one of my siblings. They've asked me to look into this. I'm not sure where to start. The home has been paid …
YES YOU CAN: Buy a Home After a Short Sale & Buy in a Hot Mar…
Think you can't buy again after doing a short sale? Think you can't compete in today's RED HOT housing market? Think you have to over-pay for a home? Think again. Don't be afraid, be prepared and be r…
5 Tips to Getting Your Offer DECLINED... Yes, DECLINED! Don't do …
If you are trying to buy a home and are truly wanting your offer to be accepted in today's hot market, don't do this!…
The TOP "MUST HAVE" Clauses ALL Home Sellers Should Have in their…
Whether it is a HOT or NORMAL Home Seller Market, there are clauses that should be incorporated in every contract to ensure home sellers maximize their profit in the sale of their home. This short …
5 Tips to Getting Your Offer DECLINED…
In a strong seller’s market, multiple offers are rampant throughout most areas. So are web-sites and news articles with tips on how to get your offers accepted in a multiple offer situation. Yet man…
The State of Real Estate - Market Update by Robert Aldana 01/15/2…
In this report, I talk about the extension of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act that was extended by Congress and California's version tat was NOT extended. I also discuss California SB 931 and SB 458 bill…
Is it the Right Time to Buy a Home?…
Hello Robert, I was wondering what your thoughts were in regards to buying a home today. What is your outlook for the housing market? We have seen prices jump recently and I was wondering if you think…
Despite Laws in California which Prohibit Advanced Fees for Loan …
Despite laws that have been put into place in California which prohibits the collection of Advanced Fees for loan modification services by real estate agents, their offices and attorneys, they continu…
One way to tell if a home is fairly priced…
I just read an excellent, although short, article on CNNMoney.com on one way to tell if a home is fairly priced in a neighborhood by using a rent factor. I agree with the assessment. But what is missi…