June 27th, 2014 at 8:37 pm
The road to buying a home looks a little different for each traveler that sets out on the journey. There is no one-size-fits-all solution or a map leading you from start to finish. However, with the right knowledge and the help of the right realtor, you can enter the market equipped with the tools required to make your big purchase with ease. Part of the preparation process is knowing what types of loans and/or programs you may qualify for. One specialty loan on the market is the VA loan.
What is a VA Loan
The VA loan program was created in 1944 in an effort to help service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not lend money for the loans, rather it backs private lenders such as banks and mortgage companies.
Who Qualifies
The Difference (more…)
June 26th, 2014 at 5:36 pm
Regional Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Scott MacDonald is pleased to welcome luxury real estate expert Fa Karamzadeh to the Corona del Mar office. “Fa has built an excellent reputation and a loyal client base as a result of his no-nonsense approach to real estate,” said MacDonald. “With his focus on ethical business practices and superior market knowledge, he is a valuable asset to our office and our company.”
Karamzadeh is a 16-year veteran of the real estate industry with a proven track record of success in helping his clients. Known for his commitment to provide his buyers and sellers with the resources and guidance they need to make informed decisions, he has participated in more than $425 million of real estate sales.
Far more important to Karamzadeh than passing sales milestones, however, are the relationships that he has formed with his clients. “Relationships are paramount to what I do, so I have always worked to earn my clients’ trust and repeat business. To accomplish that goal I provide my clients with open, honest communications and carefully manage all of the details, to ensure that I can deliver a positive result for their transactions,” explains Karamzadeh.
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June 24th, 2014 at 7:06 pm
If you live in the San Diego area, especially the communities north of downtown, you likely already know it’s that time of year again; time for the San Diego County Fair (formerly known as the Del Mar Fair). Although traffic this time of year often becomes the bane of many our existence, the fair has a multitude of events catering to all age groups. This year we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite events and activities. We hope to see you at the Fab Fair this year, it runs June 7th– July 6th.
June 20th, 2014 at 12:46 am
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC real estate brokerage family, today announced it was recognized with a Gold Stevie Award in the Startup of the Year category of the 12th annual American Business Awards presented June 13 in Chicago.
American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. The awards drew more than 3,300 nominations in a wide range of categories; 240 executives worldwide participated in the judging. Startup of the Year category judging considered entrants from across U.S. industries.
“We are pleased and honored to accept the Gold Stevie Award in the Startup of the Year category,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices President Stephen Phillips, who attended the ceremonies at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Hotel. “Our real estate brokerage network has come a long way in a short period of time.” (more…)
June 18th, 2014 at 10:22 pm
The Charitable Foundation and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties are hosting Endless Summer II, a fashion fundraiser to benefit several local charities. Set for June 26 at the Laguna Design Center, the event will feature a fashion show from the brokerage’s agents and office managers, who will be modeling the summer offerings available from Mi Place, SALT, Hobie, and Petite Bonhomme.
Tickets are on sale for $50 and include food, beverages, live music with a notable DJ, and a unique fashion show with special shopping privileges. Bassman-Blaine is offering a 40 percent discount at their showroom for all guests and is also generously providing an additional donation of 10 percent of the proceeds back to The Charitable Foundation.
The evening’s target is to raise funds and support three worthy organizations. With this aid, the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center will make strides to break the cycle of child abuse in the community. Changing Souls, near and dear to local agent and board member Betty Callaway, will apply the funds to its homeless outreach efforts in Southern California. (more…)
