Don Nelson

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I’ve been buying and selling Southern California Real Estate since 1980. First as an investor and since 1999 as a licensed Realtor Agent/Broker.
Whether you are a first time home buyer or a long time Real Estate investor, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
My business is built on referrals. Referrals are a by-product of honesty, outstanding service and most of all, respect for everyone I come in contact with. Hire me. You won’t be disappointed

11/24/2011 2:17:00 PM FICO Scores: How Are They Calculated? A FICO score is not a regular credit score. It is the brand of score most widely used. It was developed by Fair Isaac and a company known for developing risk assessment models. It is a complex equation that is not fully disclosed. The information used to calculate ... Views: 54       Comments: 0       Comment

10/8/2011 4:08:00 PM Buying or selling a home in this real estate market is not for the faint of heart! In today's fluctuating financial climate, there are many areas that one needs to examine before they buy or sell a home. For instance, if you're thinking of buying a foreclosed house, you must ask not only the price, but about the financing that is ... Views: 80       Comments: 0       Comment

9/27/2011 5:38:00 PM Mortgage Scams - Don't Get Taken The economic recession has caused a lot of homeowners to find themselves in danger of losing their homes. There are many situations that have cropped up because of it -- on one side are the homeowners who are doing everything they can to stop foreclosure. ... Views: 75       Comments: 0       Comment

9/16/2011 8:24:00 AM Mistakes housing investors make The Wall Street Journal With traditional investments delivering low returns, some are considering buying rental housing. However, potential investors should do their homework and avoid the following common mistakes. Making sense of the story Investing in real ... Views: 81       Comments: 0       Comment

9/15/2011 12:23:00 PM Secrets for Avoiding Surprises at Closing 4 Insider Secrets for Avoiding Surprises at the Closing Table By: Tara-Nicholle Nelson | www.trulia.com I used to pass a mortgage company billboard on the freeway every day that read: “Surprises are for birthday parties.” (Implied: surprises are ... Views: 86       Comments: 0       Comment

9/12/2011 9:52:00 PM 7 Ways to Boost Your Home's Value If you're putting your home up for sale, you may be wondering which improvements will maximize the value of your property. Here are some of the most cost-effective improvements you can make - giving you the most bang for your home-improvement buck! 1 - ... Views: 68       Comments: 0       Comment

9/11/2011 12:12:00 PM 3 Ways to Reduce Property Repair Costs One of the best ways to keep costs down on real estate repairs is to do the work and maintenance yourself. That works ... unless you don't have the time or necessary skills. In those cases, you'll have to hire someone to do the work. Here's how ... Views: 78       Comments: 0       Comment

9/4/2011 4:34:00 PM Remodeling? Five Questions to Ask Before making any big changes to your home you should ask yourself these big questions: 1. How long do I plan to stay in my house after the renovations? The longer you plan to live there, the more creative you can be. But if you're planning on selling ... Views: 69       Comments: 0       Comment

8/30/2011 10:26:00 PM Taxes - One Myth Dispelled There used to be a policy stating that anyone aged 55 and over could exclude up to $125,000 of his/her gains from the sale of a house. This was availed of under the premise that this is done only once. The newer rules now are actually more specific. In one ... Views: 77       Comments: 0       Comment

8/28/2011 8:49:00 PM Real Estate Pricing Real estate prices cycle through different highs and lows. Keeping track of the following market indicators will help you decide if now is a good time to invest in real estate or not. Job Growth People go where the jobs are, and home prices follow jobs. A ... Views: 76       Comments: 0       Comment