My name is John , and I am an agent with Greater Palm Springs Realty. I am a native of San Francisco where I still own and manage my properties. I moved to Palm Springs Seven years ago where I enjoy selling real estate, meeting new people and spending time with wonderful friends. I chose Greater Palm Springs Realty because of the professionalism, education and availability of training. I am a dedicated agent who believes in working hard while upholding […]

Under signs of a growing economy and low inflation, fixed-rate mortgages inched down this week and are hovering near their record lows, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. Here’s a closer look at average mortgage rates for the week ending Nov. 1: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 3.39 percent, with an average 0.7 point, dropping from last week’s 3.41 percent average. The record low for the 30-year mortgage, set in recent weeks, was an average of 3.36 percent. […]

Hello and welcome to the Black Hills of South Dakota. I have lived in South Dakota my whole life and have been in business 28 years. I look forward to finding you just the right home, land or business. You will love what the Hills have to offer. Clean air, a slower lifestyle and of course millions of pine trees. Our gay community is growing and I would enjoy meeting you and helping you to get acquainted and situated here […]

While the number of short sales has surged in recent years, closing on such transactions still poses plenty of challenges along the way that can threaten to derail the deal. Real estate professionals told the Los Angeles Times that negotiations remain a sticking point in these transactions because sellers can agree to any amount on a home sale but it’s the lender who ultimately has the final say. Compounding the issue, many lenders also are still reluctant to even discuss […]

Only 30 percent of borrowers who defaulted on their mortgage in 2001 had returned to the housing market within 10 years, finds a new study conducted by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The study evaluated how long it takes borrowers to re-enter the housing market following a default on a previous mortgage. Only 10 percent of home owners with a “serious delinquency” were able to qualify for a mortgage within 10 years after a default, according […]

Thousands of home owners with Wells Fargo mortgages received a sweet surprise in the mail recently: Refund checks of between $2,000 to $5,000. Some Wells Fargo borrowers with Federal Housing Administration-backed loans received the refund checks because they had previously paid unnecessary mortgage-insurance related fees. Once home owners cash the refund checks, they stand to give up their right to sue Wells Fargo on the grounds that they were placed into FHA-backed mortgages unfairly, HousingWire reports. “During the course of our […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has reached a major milestone: It has guaranteed 20 million home loans since launching its loan program in 1944. “The 20 millionth VA home loan is a major milestone and is a testament to VA’s commitment to support and enhance the lives of Veterans, Service members, their families and survivors,” says Allison A. Hickey, VA’s undersecretary for Benefits. “As a result of their service and sacrifice, as a group, they prove to be […]

Real estate agents need to keep children in mind when marketing to families and should present more information than the number of bedrooms.  Try marketing not just the home, but also provide information about nearby parks and green spaces, compile data about local schools and sports programs, and link to recreation centers on their Internet sites. Additionally, agents should include low crime rate statistics in their marketing information, and get children involved in showings by pointing out spaces that could […]

Hello, Thank you for viewing my listing. I have been fortunate to help many members of the GLBT community find homes in and outside the beltway. Feel confident that your transaction will benefit from my 15 years of real estate experience. I look forward to helping you find a home.   Click here to search for a gay or lesbian real estate agent anywhere in the country. Professional/Personal Distinctions: Full Time Agent since 1995 Associate Broker VA and DC Licensed […]

Specializing in assisting buyers with FREE buyers agency or transaction brokerage – seller pays my fee! Free sellers comprehensive market analysis. Relocating? I’ll send you a FREE relocation kit and more.   Click here to search for a gay or lesbian real estate agent anywhere in the country. Professional/Personal Distinctions: Member of Capital Region Multiple Listing Service, Member of New York State Association of Realtors, Member of National Association of Realtors.     Specialties: Residential Real Estate including: Single Family […]