Good-bye "Short Sales".

There has been a TRILLION dollar increase (20%) in home equity in the last 9 months nationally.
Home equity is the difference between the market value of your home versus the amount owed on it. This is just another great sign for all homeowners who need OR want to move up/down. You have just received a bonus for weathering the storm. Congratulations!

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-harney-20130106,0,6997483.story

If you would like to see what your home is worth, give me a call: 818-326-0945

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