Tag: ed brophy

California Homeowners Bill of Rights

| August 14, 2012

“The California Homeowner Bill of Rights will give struggling homeowners a fighting shot to keep their home,” said Attorney General Harris. “This legislation will make the mortgage and foreclosure process more fair and transparent, which will benefit homeowners, their community, and the housing market as a whole.”

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Is Your REALTOR® Connected

| April 18, 2012

Is your REALTOR® connected? No, I don’t mean in the MobWives fashion, if that’s what you thought, you’re watching too much reality TV. As an active Palm Springs REALTOR® I believe it’s important to take advantage of the technology available to today’s real estate professional. Everything that required an agent to go back to the [...]

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For Sale: 1 Gerona – Rancho Las Palmas Country Club

| February 24, 2012

1  Gerona, Rancho Mirage, CA Bed/Bath: 2 br, 2.00 ba Property Type: Condo Square Footage: 1,621 square feet Property Subtype: Condo Attached Asking: $319,000 Cross Street: Avenida Las Palmas & Bob Hope MLS: #21448502 Virtual Tour: See Picture Gallery Below This 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo has one of the best locations in Rancho Las [...]

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Great Palm Desert Investment Opportunity

| February 9, 2012

Just came back from viewing this Great Palm Desert Investment Opportunity, for the price it’s very nice and clean inside (move in ready), although the HOA common areas do seem to be in need some maintenance. With College of the Desert being so close, this should make a great long term rental unit. End Unit, [...]

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How to Find Out Who Owns Your Mortgage

| January 28, 2012

Who owns my mortgage? This a question I am frequently asked by people who are trying to refinance their mortgage or save their house from foreclosure. The answer to this question has become extremely important to many homeowners, and especially to those facing foreclosures or in financial trouble.  There are many government and bank programs [...]

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For Sale: 77508 Avenida Madrugada Santa Rosa Cove

| January 27, 2012

77508  Avenida Madrugada, La Quinta, CA Bed/Bath: 2 br, 2.00 ba Property Type: Condo Square Footage: 1,389 square feet Property Subtype: Condo Attached Asking: $295,000 Cross Street: Eisenhower Dr & Calle Mazatlan MLS: #21445732 Map: click here to view map See Picture Gallery Below Virtual Tour: Click here to view LOWEST PRICE home in Santa [...]

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9 Juan Carlos Rancho Las Palmas Country Club Rancho Mirage

| January 27, 2012

9 Juan Carlos Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA Bed/Bath: 3 br, 2.00 ba Property Type: Condo Square Footage: 1,621 square feet Property Subtype: Condo Attached Asking: $320,000 Cross Street: Don Quixote Dr & El Toro MLS: #21420948 Map: See Picture Gallery Below Virtual Tour: Click here to view This desirable 30 plan located on the 5th [...]

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Palm Springs and Bank of America Short Sales

| December 5, 2011

As of December 1, 2011, Bank of America made changes to the short sale process that will reduce the time needed to complete a short sale. “ When a short sale is submitted with an offer and the homeowner is HAFA eligible, we will no longer halt work on the file while waiting to contact the [...]

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Palm Springs Short Sales

| December 4, 2011

There has been a lot in the news lately about Palm Springs Short Sales and Loan Modifications.  As more and more homeowners find themselves in the position to either short sale their Palm Springs home or attempt a loan modification, I thought I would share with you some of the things to be on the [...]

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Monterey Country Club Major Price Reduction

| November 30, 2011

Price reduced $79,050 to $299,950 from $379,000. The owners have identified another property and are highly motivated! If you’ve been looking in Monterey Country Club for a 300 plan now’s your chance to snap one up at a more than reasonable price. Call me today to schedule a showing. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXuQgoggCcE'] 351 Gran Via, Palm [...]

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Rancho Las Palmas Country Club Short Sale

| November 18, 2011

[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LuXmiaWsPA'] This beautifully maintained 3,000 plan at Rancho Las Palmas Country Club in Rancho Mirage has recently seen a major price reduction from $575,000 to $499,00 and is now being offered as a short sale subject to lenders approval.  The home is far and above the best on the market compared to other 3,000 [...]

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Ask the Expert: Should I Have a Home Inspection?

| August 11, 2011

[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX23DuJ9Q5U'] In this Ask the Expert video: Ed Brophy answers an Ask the Expert question he received from Adam & Shelly who are buying a new construction home, and want to know about completing a home inspection. Ed answers Adam & Shelly’s question: We’re buying a new construction home, our REALTOR® told us it wasn’t [...]

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Special Discount from Mountain View Carpet Care

| August 10, 2011

[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSMRtGyf7tY']   I’ve arranged a great carpet cleaning discount for you with Bob over at Mountain View Carpet Care. +Ed Brophy

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Palm Springs Back in the Day

| August 5, 2011

This is a slide show made up of photos from back in time in Palm Springs. You might find someone you know, or a photo that you posted.  It’s pretty cool to see that downtown Palm Springs has held on to some of its original look. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZagUeRz3Gw']

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Ask the Expert: I’m Overwhelmed By Market Information

| July 25, 2011

In this Ask the Expert video: Ed Brophy answers an Ask the Expert question he received from Anne H. who is considering putting her home on the market. Ed answers Anne’s question: What can I do, I’m overwhelmed by market information?

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For Sale: 29 Leon, Rancho Mirage

| June 29, 2011

29 Leon, Rancho Las Palmas Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA Bed/Bath: 2 br, 2.00 ba Property Type: Condo Square Footage: 1,501 square feet Property Subtype: Condo Attached Asking: $280,000 Cross Street: Avenida Las Palmas & Barcelona MLS: 431464 Map: click here to view map See Picture Gallery Below Virtual Tour: Coming Soon Country Club living! [...]

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My REALTOR® Won’t Cut His Commissions

| June 27, 2011

Today’s Ask the Expert is one that drives me crazy!  Mark wants to know why his REALTOR® won’t cut his commissions. “I have an offer on a house and I’m $3,000 short to close, my REALTOR® is refusing to cut his commissions, should I find another agent?” Mark the short answer is: If you can’t [...]

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Which REALTOR® Should I Give the Job?

| June 23, 2011

In a nut shell Patti T. asked Which REALTOR® should I give the job? Here’s the full Ask The Expert question below. “I recently interview three agents, out of the three one suggested a list price that was several thousand dollars higher than the other two realtors, almost forty thousand higher. Who should I give [...]

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