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homebuyer seminar
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT HOMEBUYER SEMINAR FREE Statewide Median Price Posts 17th Monthly Gain By Sharon Barron, President, and David Walker Southland Regional Association of Realtors Home sales increased during July throughout California as buyers adapted to slightly higher—yet still incredibly low—interest rates on home loans, while the median resale price continued to post strong annual gains. Saturday, September 14, 2013 Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m 7232 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406 Learn directly from professionals about: * The Buying Process In fact, July’s 1.5 percent increase in ry ta * Down Payment Assistance en im Compl home sales was the first year-to-year gain ents refreshm * FHA vs. Conventional Loans since December 2012, the California ovided! Identifying Investment Property will be pr * Working with a REALTOR® Association of Realtors reported. What * Tax & Financial Benefits made it particularly noteworthy was that www.srar.com June’s numbers looked like local and * Importance of Good Credit & How does paying the government 40 percent of profits from the sale of an instatewide sales might slow down as the How to Improve Your Score vestment property sound? Not very appealing. Right? How about waking up to duel whammy of a tight inventory—a * City Assistance Programs realize that a gun-toting cowboy has a right to make daily treks across a freshly 2.9-month supply, which limited buyer * And Much More! choices—and higher rates prompted some purchased multi-million dollar parcel? buyers to hesitate in the hope that rates Those are just two of an infinite number of complications awaiting buyers of commercial and Realtor® Sharon Barron might fall again to historically low levels, 2013 SRAR President investment property who fail to plan or follow fundamental, simple precautions, according to where they hovered for many months. three of ten speakers at an investment real estate symposium presented recently by the ComMortgage rates ticked up in July, with the 30-year, fixed mortgage mercial and Investment Division of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. Arnie Garfinkel moderated three panel discussions and introduced the keynote speaker, Jan Perry, interest rate averaging 4.37 percent, up from 4.07 percent in June. To RSVP, call 818-947-2298 or via email at [email protected] a former Los AnA year ago June the average was 3.55 percent. Rates on adjustable geles City Council mortgages were at 2.66 percent during July, up from 2.60 percent in THIS SEMINAR IS STRICTLY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC NO REALTOR MEMBERS ALLOWED UNLESS ACCOMPANYING A CLIENT member and curJune, but down from 2.69 percent in July 2012. rently interim genJuly’s statewide median price inched up 1.2 percent from June to eral manager of the $433,760, which was 29.8 percent higher than July 2012, marking city’s Economic 17 straight months and Workforce of annual price Development Department. increases and7232 the Anyone who purchases tickets — general admission or Balboa Boulevard Van Nuys, CAGroup, told of a couple who started For example, Eric Salter, of• Fidelity National Title 13th consecutive tournament tickets — for the Texas Hold’em & Casino building a home on a lot in Topanga Canyon. They noticed “a very unpleasant cowboy with month of doubleThe Southland Regional AsNight by Monday, Sept. 9 will be automatically entered a gun driving a pickup across their property.” When stopped and asked, the cowboy said he digit annual gains. in a special drawing. The prize? A $500 Best Buy gift sociation of Realtors’ 2013 am – Registration, 8:00 am–9:00 Breakfast , had NetwoRkiNg Onethe- Identify thenot Property an easement to cross the property.Session Sure enough, easement was shown in the title, As inventory builds card. The Casino Night is set forGAMBLING Saturday, Sept.FOR 21. A CAUSE homebuyer grant program yet, luckily, the couple 9:30 am 10:15 am 9:00 am–9:45isam – keynote Address Jan Perry the rate of increase is had title insurance, TEXAS HOLD’EM CASINO NIGHT 9/21 open to active or veteran memNeed more incentive, just in likely to diminish. What does a helicopter tou an often overlooked case having a fun evening at bers of a U.S. military service or .)$)!%&! The July median essential that can Tournament and you and a gu a charity event isn’t enough? a law enforcement organization, price of homes in and the beaches in a 45 minu make the difference How does a helicopter tour over will also enjoy a three-course including police, sheriff or Calithe San Fernando between success or GAMBLING FOR A CAUSE following the helicopter tour Hollywood sound, along with GAMBLING FOR A CAUSE between the airport and the r Valley came in at TEXAS HOLD’EM CASINO NIGHT 9/21/13 disaster. A construcfornia Highway Patrol officers. TEXAS HOLD’EM CASINO 9 a three-course dinner for two, private, NIGHT chauffeured transport $505,000. What does a helicopter tour over Hollywood have to do with our tion of a special What does a helico Recipients of the $2,000 grants Dino Champagne David Flamer Eric .)$)!%&! Salter with wine? And, the lucky win*!%2()*'#!%* .)$ The Southland Regional .)$)!% access road and $2 Keynote Speaker Asset Prevention Services Tournament and you and a guest will get an aerial tour of Hollywood CPA Fidelity NationalTitle Moderated by: must have purchased a home in ners of this first-place prize will Tournament and you a Association of Realtors and the beaches in a 45 minute helicopter ride. But that’s not all! You 1031 Exchanges Title Accounting/Tax Issues million later, the title Jan Perry and the beaches in a 4 Arnie Garfinkel the San Fernando or Santa Clarita will also enjoy a three-course dinner for two, withbe wine,picked immediately up and dropped also local Economic Development Dept.is one of the largest will also enjoy a three Income Property Lending insurance company following the helicopter tour! And don’t worry about transportation )&%'#'(!0!)#$&)*)!$'())!,)* 2()* )&%'#-!%%( following the helicop Valleys and must meet income trade associations in the off in private, chauffeured style. between the airport and the restaurant. You and your guest will have will enjoy a three-hour, four-course dinner cruise out of Marina Del Rey with a bottle of *Scheduled speak (subject change) settled with thetogentleman on to behalf of the couple. That is a typical claim, Salter said. “It could between the airport an champagne. Enjoy amazing views from the private window seating, dancing under the private, chauffeured transportation. nation with more than qualifications. For details and a Still need more incentive? The second private, chauffeured tr stars, and amazing food. be back taxes owed, easement claims, you name it. Our company spends about $400 million a 9,000 members serving * !('#-!%%(&* *&+(%$%*-!##(!,!*(*!2**&&(&% downloadable application form, goTwo- Purchase the Property place prize winners$)/* will enjoy a three-hour, Session - Manage &%&%)*&##/-&& !*(*!2*%($&( year on title claims. It’s truly nice toSession know titleThree insurance is there.” the Property the San Fernando and to www.SRAR.com. four-course cruise out of Marina del Rey with 10:45 am 11:30 am aminvestors - 12:15through pm a series of toughSimilarly, accountant David Flamer, guides 11:30 prospective Santa-Clarita valleys. a bottle of champagne thrown in for good love questions. “We ask if they can truly afford it, if they can get the income to support servic )&%'#'(!0!)#$&)*)!$'())!,)* 2()* )&%'#-!%%( • Hotel accommodatio )&%'#'(!0!)#$&)*)!$'())!,)* 2()* )&%'#-!%% enjoy a three-hour, four-course dinner cruise out of Marina Del Rey with a bottle of measure. Enjoy amazing views from private ing of the debt,” Flamer said.will “Another issue is the tax benefit. Does West Hollywod will enjoy a three-hour, four-course dinner cruise out of Marina Del Rey with a bottle champagne. Enjoy amazing views from the private window seating, dancing under the champagne. Enjoy amazing views from the private window seating, dancing under t stars, and amazing food. window seating, dancing under the stars, and • Dining within the M it make sense for that person to acquire real estate if the tax benefits stars, and amazing food. * !('#-!%%(&* *&+(%$%*-!##(!,!*(*!2**&&(&% or Boxwood Café * !('#-!%%(&* *&+(%$%*-!##(!,!*(*!2**&&(& &%&%)*&##/-&& 4 Classes, Sept. 23, 24 may be limited?” Or, he said,$)/* if the buyer does not!*(*!2*%($&( plan to actively amazing cuisine. $)/* &%&%)*&##/-&& !*(*!2*%($&( • Restaurant classes an manage the property, it can further reduce the tax benefits. Finally, the third place winner of series or day-in-the-kitchen H “We see if it’s the property for that client,” Flamer said. “If• itHotel accommodations at the the • Poolside cabana ren tournament will receive a $100 chic, luxurious London Hotel in • Hotel accom doesn’t panWalls out, we have a discussion.” Hollywod gift certificate to Gordon Ramsay Jim Alan Gecht Eric West Dean The Commercial Investment Education Alliance and the Southland West Hollywod Brad Luster James Arom RandallRegional Blaesi +(%"-#%*'$#$)*, $ ($ (" # ))%).'()&", $(&%)( • Dining within the Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay restaurant Dino Champagne, division manager at Asset PreservaWallsLikewise, Property Management Corporate Realty Assoc. The Wolf Firm withi at The London West Hollywood. It But the Casino Night is not limited to Texas Hold’em only. For $35, guests• willDining Major Properties Wells FargoDivision Bank Property Sciences Association of Realtors’ Commercial Investment present a two-day or Boxwood Café enjoy Roule Property Legal or Boxwood Café tion, Inc.,Management uses her position as a Leasing qualified intermediary to facilitate &'%(%''*!0() )!%&+)*-!##(!, !%'&"( !')%'#/$)*&Commercial Brokerage Commercial Lending Commercial Appraisal can used for hotel accommoda-players • Restaurant classes and programs, such as be the Chef’s Masterclass will be admitted to the other games at no additional charge). series of four classes on skill-based commercial investment education. The • Restaurant cl %/&+1,&##*/&+((3*!"*) &&)(&$,(!&+)(3'(!0)!%! *&(&'/ 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. series or day-in-the-kitchen Hosted Dinners, or drawn for all the amazing prizes. tions, dining at the Boxwood Café, willAllbeproceeds series or day-in-the-k from the event will go to the SRAR Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable cost is $199. “When someone goes to sell a piece of property, get an ac• Poolside cabana rentals 12:15 pm - NETWORKING you can write off your expenses for the night as a charitable contribution. • Poolside cab restaurant classes and programs, countant and qualified intermediary in the discussion early on,” she The classes explore the business and mechanics of valuing commercial real estate, the techor poolside cabana rentals. All pro- The Texas Hold’em Casino Night is Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM +(%"-#%*'$#$)*, $ ($ (" # ))%).'()&", $(&%)((%*'',$),%*') !)( said. “Sometimes people wind up paying 40 percent of profits to the +(%"-#%*'$#$)*, $ ($ (" # ))%).'()&", $ Attend Free Pre-Registration (Limited Seating) niques of analyzing investments, and tax aspects of investment real with estate. Classes begin from the event go to the SRAR Charitable Foundation, But the Casino Night is not limited to Texas Hold’em only. For $35, guests will enjoy Roulette, Craps,ceeds and Black Jack, along with an But the Casino Night is not limited to Texas Hold’em only. For $35, guests will enjo &'%(%''*!0() )!%&+)*-!##(!, !%'&"( government. We need to determine what they are trying to do!')%'#/$)*&-!%(3*!"*).)$ and if at 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, andBreakfast Tuesday, Sept. 24. will be &'%(%''*!0() )!%&+)*-!##(!, !%'&"( !')%'#/ players will be admitted to the other games at no additional charge). served a 501(c)3 charitable organization. players will be admitted to the other games at no additional charge). %/&+1,&##*/&+((3*!"*) &&)(&$,(!&+)(3'(!0)!%- ! *&(&'/&+(*!"*)** %&* %! **!"*) it makes sense. We take them through the paces.” %/&+1,&##*/&+((3*!"*) &&)(&$,(!&+)(3'(!0)!%- ! *& will be drawn for all the amazing prizes. Classes will meet in SRAR’s auditorium, located near the corner of Balboa and Sherman will be drawn for all the amazingat prizes. Goof course, to www.SRAR.com or contact Jason Arancibia 818All proceeds from the event will go to the SRAR Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. This, means that All proceeds from the event will go to the SRAR Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)3 ch you can write off Investment your expenses for theReal night asEstate a charitableSymposium. contribution. This is the second of four reports on the recent Way in Van Nuys. The registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 15. For more information, you can write off your expenses for the night as a charitable contribution. 947-2298 or via email at [email protected] to register and The other reports are available at www.SRAR.com/membership/?p=farming_ma call Valerie at 818-947-2255 or go online to www.commercialdataexchange.com. forAuditorium further details. Sign up now! You might win $500! The Texas Hold’em Casino Night is Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM in the SRAR in Van Nuys. terials. The Texas Hold’em Casino Night is Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 6:00PM to 1 Essential to Plan, Avoid Big Surprises Presents INVEsTMENT REaL EsTaTE syMPOsIUM They noticed ‘a very unpleasant with a gun 27, driving2013 a pickTUEsday,cowboy aUgUsT across their property.’ sRaRupaUdITORIUM Register by Sept. 9 to Win $500! $2,000 Grants SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Skill-Based Commercial Investment Ed www.srar.com Realtor® Report August/September 201 www.commercialdataexchange.com • (818) 947-2255 • REGISTRATION www.srar.com No Charge if Registered by August 16, 2013 (seating is limited) $20.00 fee if registered after August 16, 2013 Mail this form to: 7232 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406, Fax to: (818) 786-4541 Realtor® Report August/September 2013 3 www.srar.com Realtor® Report The Voice FOR Real Estate in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys Name:__________________________________ Company Name:________________________________ www.SRAR.com | Real Estate Questions? E-mail Sharon Barron, SRAR 2013 President, c/o [email protected] Email:__________________________________ Phone#:_______________________________________ (Visa/MC/AMEX/Discover) Card#:__________________________________________ Exp:__________ August/Septem