Comments for AFG Realty Blog http://www.afg-realty.com/blog Yucca Valley, California and the Surrounding Desert Area Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:40:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Spring/Summer forecast for 2010! by Jim http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=86&cpage=1#comment-509 Jim Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:53:11 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=86#comment-509 I think your blog nails the market. I think your blog nails the market.

]]> Comment on How do I reduce my property taxes during this economic downturn? by florida insurance adjuster http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-496 florida insurance adjuster Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:23:03 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=44#comment-496 A number of Calif. muni bonds from local cities that are sold through brokerage houses are insured. That gives some comfort, as long as the insurance company is solvent.. A number of Calif. muni bonds from local cities that are sold through brokerage houses are insured. That gives some comfort, as long as the insurance company is solvent..

]]> Comment on What is the mid-year (2009) market for vacant land in the Morongo Basin? by Jim Mason http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=59&cpage=1#comment-451 Jim Mason Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:07:40 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=59#comment-451 I agree land is in a real slump with the lack of new construction, one additional factor is that land is not a great stand alone investment.It is not a quick return on your money and taxes have to be paid with no income from rent. I agree land is in a real slump with the lack of new construction, one additional factor is that land is not a great stand alone investment.It is not a quick return on your money and taxes have to be paid with no income from rent.

]]> Comment on What is the difference between a Short Sale and an REO Sale? by Estate Property http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=42&cpage=1#comment-432 Estate Property Wed, 27 May 2009 11:39:27 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=42#comment-432 Nice Articles, thanks for this, looking forward to your next post. Keep your good work. Nice Articles, thanks for this, looking forward to your next post. Keep your good work.

]]> Comment on What price points should I be focusing on as a Buyer in today’s market here in the Morongo Basin? by Herschel http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36&cpage=1#comment-431 Herschel Mon, 25 May 2009 20:10:10 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36#comment-431 Great information. Thanks for the tip on square footage. There is no doubt that this is a buyers market. You never know what you may get until you ask. I appreciate the information that you shared on this blog. This is the first time I have come across your blog. I enjoyed all of the info and the comments that other readers left. Keep up the good work. Great information. Thanks for the tip on square footage. There is no doubt that this is a buyers market. You never know what you may get until you ask. I appreciate the information that you shared on this blog. This is the first time I have come across your blog. I enjoyed all of the info and the comments that other readers left. Keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on What price points should I be focusing on as a Buyer in today’s market here in the Morongo Basin? by Bob http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36&cpage=1#comment-19 Bob Thu, 14 May 2009 19:21:26 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36#comment-19 Mr. Ford, I am not a big fan of manufactured homes. I appreciate the value that they provided for your money and the controlled construction standards at a factory. For me, the biggest problem is I can go to Hemet or Banning and find the same home. This fixes the price. If I can purchase the same home and have it set on my parcel then it is easy to place a value on the existing home. In your example we can place the value of the land at somewhere between $50k to $75k. The detached steel garage can also be purchased today from many vendors. So with a little homework and a few phone calls, I can find the exact manufactured home with an installation price from the dealer and I can find the exact steel garage with an installation price from that dealer! This will set the value of what I am buying with an apples to apples comparison. Bob Mr. Ford,
I am not a big fan of manufactured homes. I appreciate the value that they provided for your money and the controlled construction standards at a factory. For me, the biggest problem is I can go to Hemet or Banning and find the same home. This fixes the price. If I can purchase the same home and have it set on my parcel then it is easy to place a value on the existing home.
In your example we can place the value of the land at somewhere between $50k to $75k. The detached steel garage can also be purchased today from many vendors. So with a little homework and a few phone calls, I can find the exact manufactured home with an installation price from the dealer and I can find the exact steel garage with an installation price from that dealer! This will set the value of what I am buying with an apples to apples comparison.
Bob

]]> Comment on What is the difference between a Short Sale and an REO Sale? by Brandon http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=42&cpage=1#comment-17 Brandon Wed, 13 May 2009 17:07:47 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=42#comment-17 Nice work distinguishing between short sales and REOs. Many of the questions we get from first-time buyers suggest that people often confuse these things. We also get a lot of questions asking "Why is it taking so long to buy this short sale?" It's good to see you covering that side of things too. Buyers need to go into it with a good understanding. Nice work distinguishing between short sales and REOs. Many of the questions we get from first-time buyers suggest that people often confuse these things. We also get a lot of questions asking “Why is it taking so long to buy this short sale?” It’s good to see you covering that side of things too. Buyers need to go into it with a good understanding.

]]> Comment on What price points should I be focusing on as a Buyer in today’s market here in the Morongo Basin? by Bill Ford http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36&cpage=1#comment-16 Bill Ford Tue, 12 May 2009 18:44:48 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36#comment-16 Hi Bob.... Great information for the unaware home buyer/seller. I do have a question on how to value a potential buy in my sights. 5-ac, Sunkist Road - Joshua Tree - 3/4 mile south of 62. 1500 sq ft 2006 Fleetwood MH perm foundation, occupied end of 2007. 20x30 steel detached garage with a 10 ft ceiling. Municipal water, Septic, Edison, Phone lines in place. Modest view. Little to no landscaping. Lot relatively flat. Can a "per sq ft" house value, as for a stick-built, be used to evaluate the potential property value? What would you guess that value might be in today's mid 2009 market? Thanks BF Hi Bob….
Great information for the unaware home buyer/seller. I do have a question on how to value a potential buy in my sights.

5-ac, Sunkist Road - Joshua Tree - 3/4 mile south of 62. 1500 sq ft 2006 Fleetwood MH perm foundation, occupied end of 2007. 20×30 steel detached garage with a 10 ft ceiling. Municipal water, Septic, Edison, Phone lines in place. Modest view. Little to no landscaping. Lot relatively flat.

Can a “per sq ft” house value, as for a stick-built, be used to evaluate the potential property value? What would you guess that value might be in today’s mid 2009 market?

Thanks

BF

]]> Comment on What price points should I be focusing on as a Buyer in today’s market here in the Morongo Basin? by Andy Mueller http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36&cpage=1#comment-12 Andy Mueller Thu, 07 May 2009 17:35:13 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36#comment-12 Great comments Bob. These are good tips for any homebuyer or investor looking to invest or purchase in this interesting economy. I may be a tad upside down in my home now since I purchased two years ago (who isnt), but thanks to your guidance, the home is still a great fit and we are still happy in it, and in it for the long haul. Now if we could just get a little more growth in Yucca all would be good. Great comments Bob. These are good tips for any homebuyer or investor looking to invest or purchase in this interesting economy. I may be a tad upside down in my home now since I purchased two years ago (who isnt), but thanks to your guidance, the home is still a great fit and we are still happy in it, and in it for the long haul. Now if we could just get a little more growth in Yucca all would be good.

]]> Comment on What price points should I be focusing on as a Buyer in today’s market here in the Morongo Basin? by Christian G Krupp, Attorney http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36&cpage=1#comment-11 Christian G Krupp, Attorney Fri, 01 May 2009 23:49:37 +0000 http://www.afg-realty.com/blog/?p=36#comment-11 The information in your site is very good. I am a lawyer and real estate broker in Grand Rapids Michigan. As a Grand Rapids real estate lawyer I always tell people that with the market the way it is, old "rules" are out. Today every thing is posible and you need to ask the seller if you want something. It is definitely a buyer's market. It is up to the buyer to get the best deal. Thanks again Christian G Krupp II, Real Estate Attorney www.krupplaw.com The information in your site is very good. I am a lawyer and real estate broker in Grand Rapids Michigan. As a Grand Rapids real estate lawyer I always tell people that with the market the way it is, old “rules” are out. Today every thing is posible and you need to ask the seller if you want something. It is definitely a buyer’s market. It is up to the buyer to get the best deal.

Thanks again
Christian G Krupp II, Real Estate Attorney
http://www.krupplaw.com

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