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Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The Coolest House on Caravan!!!
Bel Air, CA 90077
This week's coolest house features beautiful yards and mid century charm!
At the end of a Bel Air cul-de-sac with lots of privacy, this inviting ranch style house sits on over 1/2 acre that is immaculately landscaped with a large yard and sparkling pool.
The home has a Joey Shimoda designed chef's kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances, cherry cabinets, slate floors, 21 ft. center island, and was featured in Metropolitan Homes, with hardwood floors, french doors, and large sliding pocket doors between the formal dining room and the kitchen.
Indoor outdoor flow with large patio, large swimmers pool, pool house with steam shower, gated private drive with 2 car garage, outdoor viking grill station built for entertaining.
Contact: Craig Ashley
310-488-7659
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Coolest House on Caravan!!!
Bel Air, CA 90049
The coolest house this week has EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY! Very romantic setting with beautiful grounds and gardens...take a look for yourself..
Ultimate private location 1-story traditional at end of a cul-de-sac.
Open floor plan with warm woods and stone fireplaces. Large pane windows overlook park-like setting.
Formal dining and living rooms plus great den with wet bar.
Cherry wood cabinets and marble counter tops in kitchen. Breakfast nook.
Master suite with walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms with baths. Guest suite on lower level.
Trellised porch and huge brick patio ideal for entertaining and dining al fresco.
Contact: Chrys Stamatis
310-571-1323
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Weekend Rate update
The Government’s temporary loan increase to $729,750 is slated to roll back to $625,500 on October 1st
5.000% for the 30 year Fixed ~ Conforming {0 to $417,000}
5.250% for the 30 year Fixed ~ Agency Jumbo {$417,000 to $729,750}
5.750% for the 30 year Fixed ~ Super Jumbo {$729,750+ 80% - $1,500,000 is OK}
4.250% for the 5 year Fixed ~ Conforming {0 to $417,000}
4.250% for the 5 year Fixed ~ Agency Jumbo {$417,000 to $729,750}
4.250% for the 5 year Fixed ~ Super Jumbo {$729,750 plus}
Please buffer the 30 year Fixed Rate by 0.50% for your purchase contract with Points "not to exceed 1.00".
Most transaction times should be set to fit the following Lender's time frames
Conforming and Agency Jumbo
Loan Contingency ~ 21 days
Appraisal Contingency ~ 21 days
Condo/Townhomes ~ 45 days
Single Family Residences ~ 45 days
Super Jumbo
Loan Contingency ~ 24 days
Appraisal Contingency ~ 24 days
Condo/Townhomes ~ 45 days
Single Family Residences ~ 45 days
Steve
Steve Eckhoff, Office and Voicemail/Pager 310-470-8080, e-fax is 310-576-8046
Lesley Day, Transaction Coordinator, 310-656-8255, LDay@FirstCapitalMtg.com
Carolyn Simon-Hooks, Transaction Manager, 310-656-8215, CSimon@FirstCapitalMtg.com
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Update on Lemonade in Brentwood
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
The Coolest House on Caravan!
Beverly Hills, CA 91210 Secretly and quietly located on a generous & private lot, this renovated dramatic mid-Century architectural speaks to the transcendent qualities of minimalist design.Striking original creation by renowned architect Richard Dorman, the residence enjoys pavilion-like interior spaces that open to both a large aquamarine Pool and grassy yard flanking a showcase Living Rm.
Contact: Ernie Carswell (424) 202-3226