Gail Griffin, GRI, e-PRO

Gail's GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and e-PRO designations place her above the average agent in advanced education and accomplishment. She is also certified in REO and short sales. As a Senior Accountant for many years, Gail understands business processes which enhance her ability to guide her clients with their individual real estate needs and circumstances. The relationship between clients and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and clear communication. Gail’s first priority is listening to the needs and desires of her clients carefully while meeting their goals and protecting their interests and investments. She educates her clients in all areas of their transaction, briefing them on all disclosures, agreements and escrow documents before they sign. Gail firmly believes it is vital that buyers and sellers are educated regarding the real estate process. She says she owes it to those who entrust her with their substantial investments to instruct and inform them throughout their real estate transactions. Gail points out, "Without good information, no one can make informed decisions". She keeps her clients updated during the entire process and does her best to make their transaction as smooth and stress free as possible.

Contact Gail with all your real estate needs and be confident knowing you are working with an honest and ethical Professional!

Memberships: National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Citrus Valley Association of Realtors

Designations: GRI, e-PRO

5/17/2013 2:50:00 PM Buying a Home with a Pool Talking Points … As the weather heats up, some home buyers may be considering purchasing a home with a pool. If a home that is in foreclosure has a swimming pool that has been neglected, it’s possible that it’s hiding years of neglect, bad ...'> Views: 6 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:48:00 PM More homeowners can get mortgage reduced Source: San Diego Union Tribune Chase and Wells Fargo are the latest two banks that have agreed to slash mortgage balances as much as up to $100,000 for certain clients through the state program Keep Your Home California. Read the full story'> Views: 4 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:43:00 PM How to be the most attractive home buyer Source: Fox Business News As home prices continue to recover and interest rates remain at near-record lows, many houses are receiving multiple offers and to win the bid, buyers need to stand out from the crowd. According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ ...'> Views: 4 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:37:00 PM Home Warranties Have Limitations Talking Points … Some sellers wonder whether it is necessary to offer a home warranty, especially when inventory is low like it is currently. The biggest advantage of a home warranty – which covers breakdowns in major systems – is that it ...'> Views: 6 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:36:00 PM Lenders venturing back into subprime market In its most-recent foreclosure report, CoreLogic reported 55,000 homes were lost to foreclosure in March, up 6 percent from 52,000 completed foreclosures in February. Read the full story'> Views: 6 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:34:00 PM Some homes are slow to sell even in the hottest markets Source: Los Angeles Times With full-fledged sellers’ markets underway in dozens of metropolitan areas around the country, new research has found curious statistical patterns emerging: Even in cities where listings get multiple offers within days or hours, ...'> Views: 3 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:31:00 PM Loan qualifications for retirees Source: The New York Times Retirees trying to obtain a mortgage may find that a pristine credit history and healthy retirement accounts are not enough. Lenders also are looking for a consistent monthly income in line with their usual debt-to-income standards. ...'> Views: 4 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:26:00 PM The Road Back to Homeownership after Foreclosure or Short Sale Talking Points … Some former homeowners who lost their houses to foreclosure or sold their homes via short sales are beginning to wade back into the housing market. However, some credit concerns due to these events are causing concern for would-be home ...'> Views: 4 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:25:00 PM Housing affordability falls across state Source: Daily News During the first quarter, 44 percent of buyers could afford a median-priced home costing $350,490, down from 56 percent a year ago, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® reported. Affordability was down from 48 percent in the fourth ...'> Views: 4 Comments: 0 Comment

5/17/2013 2:21:00 PM Are mortgage modification terms worth continuing payments? Source: Los Angeles Times A high percentage of homeowners who take part in the Home Affordable Modification Program are unable to maintain their loan mods, data from the Treasury Dept.’s Trouble Asset Relief Program shows. Read the full story'> Views: 4 Comments: 0 Comment