FDIC real estate for cheap ...?

So I happened upon this website the other day when searching around for blocks of homes. And I'm not sure how realistic it is, but if so it has some potential and I'd love to share it with you. It's a search site for FDIC property for sale. They own a lot of stuff now and if you want to take a peak at what they're able to sell you, here's a good place to start:

http://www2.fdic.gov/drrore/

I've played around with it a little and it's interesting to check out, if only to see what the FDIC is disclosing for sale. There seems to be some ridiculously cheap houses out there. Though, who's to say what they look like or what condition they're in or what neighborhood they're in...yah-dah yah-dah yah-dah. There's a place I found in Oakland for $84k. That's not bad...the land's probably going for more just by itself. Is this home in the best of Oakland's neighborhoods? Probably not. Still, check out the website and have fun!

Where does a Realtor work?

I’ve had a surprising number of clients believe that I cannot work outside of San Francisco. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE the city. It’s houses and architecture are beautiful, the culture cannot be beat and the food’s ridiculously delicious. But, I have and can work outside of SF. In fact, did you know that my license allows me to work anywhere in California? It does. A real estate agent’s license covers their state. Usually, agents focus on a certain region within that state that makes sense for them (perhaps they live there or grew up there) and that they can understand, research and effectively analyze. Now, I’m not planning on driving up to say…. Humboldt….., but I can find anyone interested in going there an excellent Realtor(R). I have found and referred my friends to excellent agents in numerous state. They end up pretty happy because I know what to look for in an agent.

If you are not sure if I’ll work in an area you’re interested in…. ask me, or think of it with this in mind – anywhere that’s not over an hour to drive to, I’ll go to. I’m a pretty fast driver and avoid rush hour. Particularly if you are already my client, I am more inclined to make the trek for you and will go a longer distance because I want to make sure you are taken care of!

An hour away from me is now San Leandro. I just moved!

Facing Foreclosure / AVOIDING foreclosure

Hi Everyone, it's been a while since I posted - but here I go! My colleagues and I will be holding a seminar January the 17th, Saturday, at the Excelsior library from 1-2. (for info, click here.) The subject will go over: the history of the current foreclosure boom, ten options besides foreclosure, the most important rules to follow when facing foreclosure... and etc.

No, really, it's a safe space specifically hosted at the library because it's geared for learning and helping those in need. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this seminar, please come and we will do what we can to take good care of you.

Cheers, Jenny