Burbank, CA

DOOR INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT by Carlos HandymanBurbank.com (818)955-8026 (Se Habla Espanol)

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• front door installation/replace with or without frame
  
• back door for kitchen or garage up to 36-inches wide
  
• bedroom doors
  
• sliding door metal or wood installation/replacement
  
• closet door installation/replacement
  
• screen door front or back
  
• patio door
  
• french doors
  
• door repairs, holes, patches, painting or staining
  
• lock installation: single or double
  
• pet door installation
  
• pocket door installation

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DOOR INSTALLATION SERVING AREAS:

Arleta, Burbank, Canoga Park, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Encino, Glendale, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, North Hills, Northridge, Panorama City, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sylmar, Sun Valley, Sunland, Shadow Hills, Toluca Lake, Topanga Canyon, Tujunga, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Universal City, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills

La Crescenta, La Canada, Montrose, Los Feliz, Atwater, Ecko Park, Eagle Rock

Hollywood, West Hollywood, Hollywood Hills.

DISCLOSURE: Carlos Handyman is NOT a licensed Contractor, Carlos Handyman is an EXPERIENCED unlicensed HANDYMAN with business license permit from City of Burbank CA as Maintenance/Handyman services since May 2007 which allows hin to do home repairs & maintenance services labor under $500 per Contractor's State Board Licensing Requirements. (owner to provide any material to be needed)

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Market Index

A market index of above 1.20 is a seller's market, between 0.80 to 1.20 is a balanced market, and below 0.80 is a buyer's market.

Jumped UP from 0.26 to 0.33, SIX points. Is this the start of a trend?

New Listings - We had 53 new listings, compared to 88 last month and 62 in 2008.

Pending Listings - 40 listings opened escrow, compared to 44 last month and only 35 last year.

Pending Ratio - 0.75, a big improvement from 0.50 last month, and compared to last year's 0.56.

Listing Inventory - 321 homes on the market at the end of the month, compared to 397 last month, versus 334 in 2007.

Sold Listings - 67 listings sold during the month, compared to 61 last month and 37 in 2007.

Average Sales Price - $546,479, which is 1.46% lower than last year - but UP from July and the first dip in three months.

Price per square foot $336.23, the lowest point of the year. It is interesting that the average square living area, 1,616 square feet, is the largest in the last twelve months, meaning that more large homes sold. Generally speaking the larger the home, the lower the price per square foot. The smaller the home, the higher the price per square foot.

Conclusions

Looking at the pricing trend is appears that Burbank has about hit the bottom of the market. With lower interest rates (the lowest 30-year fixed rates since the 1970's) you can expect more buyers to enter the market and start buying.

My advice - interest rates are low, buy now.

Data is from SRAR and has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and subject to change

Ever wonder what the difference is between a foreclosure and an REO or real estate owned property?

A foreclosure is a legal process in which the owner's right to a property is terminated. It usually involves a forced sale of the property by a public auction to repay whatever debt is owed on the property. Real Estate Owned (REO) is real property that has been foreclosed by a lender and is now owned by the lender due to an unsuccessful sale at the public auction.

Here are some facts:

• A foreclosure property goes through a foreclosure auction which is usually held on an assigned date on the steps of the county court house.
• Foreclosure property buyers need to be able to purchase the property for CASH.
• At auction, an opening bid on the property is set by the foreclosing lender. This opening bid is usually equal to the outstanding loan balance, interest accrued, and any additional fees and attorney fees associated with the Trustee Sale. If there are no bids higher than the opening bid, the property will be purchased by the attorney conducting the sale, for the lender.
• Foreclosure property buyers inherit all unpaid liens, including mortgage debt, taxes, construction loans, home equity lines of credit, and possibly a second or third mortgage.

On the other hand, an REO property is:

• REO property is already owned by the bank.
• Home buyers are able to get a regular mortgage or loan on that property. All cash is not needed.
• REO properties in most instances come with clear title.

Some things to look for when purchasing an REO or already foreclosed property:

1. Work with your realtor and the Title Company representative to make sure that the title to the home you're buying is free and clear.
2. Understand where the pricing is in your market so you can submit a viable purchase offer. Your realtor will look at the local market conditions and historical trends prior to submitting your offer to the bank in order to make sure you have submitted an offer with appropriate pricing.
3. Banks do NOT provide many, if any, disclosures, so be prepared for some surprises. Additionally some banks will require you to sign their private addendums. Make sure you read each item carefully as you may not be comfortable with their terms.
4. Make sure that all home inspections are completed - don't forget a sewer line inspection - prior to close of escrow. In fact all inspections should be completed during the first 17 days of your escrow period in order to give you plenty of time to remove contingencies. Some banks are allowing for certain types of repairs so you may be able to ask for credits.
5. Be aware that banks will charge higher loan rates on investment properties. So if you are thinking about buying an REO property as a second home, make sure you check out the rates ahead of time and speak to your CPA.