Mortgage Rates
Rates are always changing. Check back here often since I'm always posting new rates.

September 19, 2003
30 Year Fixed Rates
Conforming Loans to $337,500
5.375 % @ 1 point
Jumbo Loans to $700,000
5.675 % @1 point
Please call for rates on loans over $700,000
Provided by Tim Kruger of Metrociti Mortgage Corporation.
For a profile on Tim Kruger click here

Top 10 Tips For Preparing Your Home For Market

1. Keep home clean
2. Remove clutter (less is more)
3. Put out potpourri, burn scented candles, etc.
4. Replace old carpets
5. Pull up carpets to expose hardwood floors
6. Paint home (interior & exterior) in light, neutral color
7. Plant fresh flowers and spruce up landscaping
8. Re-finish cabinetry & furniture
9. Take down excessive artwork and/or photos off of walls
10. Price home correctly

 


Real Estate Related Services

APPRAISAL SERVICES
Chris Adelman (Adelman Appraisals)- (818) 995-0648

ASBESTOS REMOVAL and/ or TESTING
Fresh Air (Asbestos)- (213) 913-1965

ATTORNEY (REAL ESTATE)
Jesse Sharf (Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher)- (213) 229-7638

CLEANING SERVICE
California Maid Service- (818) 980-9919

ELECTRICIAL
Robbie Kessler- (323) 653-6692

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR
Paul McGrath- (800) 600-1633

GEOLOGICAL SERVICES
Larry Parmelee- (818) 905-5337

HANDY MAN
Dan Chupkov- (818) 427-5212

HEATING/ AC
Victor Saada- (213) 656-8200
Dave Norda (Nordic Heating and Air) (818) 708-7201

HOME INSPECTION
LaRocca Inspection Systems- 818-951-1795

INTERIOR DESIGN
Joyce Fox- (818) 906-8306

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Judy Farber- (310) 472-9998

LENDERS
Tim Kruger (Metro City)- (310) 575-4555
John Ciolino (First Capital)- (310) 656-8201
Linda Waring (First Federal)- (310) 319-5862

PAINTERS/ PLASTERERS
Ick- (213) 386-5848 Shin Painting- (213) 483-2290

PEST CONTROL (TERMITE)
Charles Evans (Joe)- (310) 487-5209

PLUMBING/ REPIPING
Dave Chuchian- (323) 935-9782

RAIN GUTTERS
LA Rain Gutter (Richard Charles)- (310) 477-9422

RETRO-FITTERS/ LOW FLOW TOILETS
L.A. Low Flush Toilets- (213) 736-5445

TITLE SERVICES
Matt Grainger (Equity Title)- (888) 288-9876 x-1031
Susan Feldstein (Equity Title)- (888) 288-9876 x-1039

 

 

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