Thursday, September 22, 2011

California Foreclosure Activity Continues to Decline in July


Statewide filings down 7 percent from April, 28 percent from a year ago

 Foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — rose for the second straight month in California, where 56,193 properties were reported in July, a 4 percent increase from June but 16 percent below the level reported for July 2010, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. This is the 20th straight monthly decline in California foreclosure activity year-over-year.
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 The Golden State also saw its foreclosure rate go up a notch in the national rankings, moving into second position at a rate of one in every 239 California housing units with a foreclosure filing in July.

 California more than doubled the total foreclosure activity reported by second place Florida, where 22,377 properties with foreclosure filings were tallied during the month. Ranking a distant third was Georgia, where 11,461 properties with foreclosure filings were reported. Fourth highest total was in Michigan once again, reporting 10,894 properties with foreclosure filings while Illinois took fifth place, tallying 10,627 properties with foreclosure filings.


 The remaining states that make up the nation’s top 10 in July include Texas (10,571), Arizona (10,098), Nevada (9,930), Ohio (8,376) and Wisconsin (4,534). The top 10 accounted for 73 percent of the nation’s total foreclosure activity for the month.

 San Joaquin County posts top foreclosure rate in the state for July

One in every 124 housing units in San Joaquin County received a foreclosure filing in July — 4.9 times the national average and 1.9 times the state average — the highest foreclosure rate of all California counties for the month. Yuba County had the second highest rate of one in every 132 housing units with a foreclosure filing during the month — 4.6 times the national average and 1.8 times the state average. Stanislaus and Solano counties tied for third highest rate of one in every 140 housing units with a foreclosure filing during the month — 4.4 times the national average and 1.7 times the state average.

 Southern California stays atop the foreclosure heap in July

Five Southern California counties topped the list for highest foreclosure totals in the state for July. Los Angeles County continued to far outdistance the nearest competitor, reporting 11,429 properties with foreclosure filings for the month. Riverside County remained second highest, reporting 5,460 properties with foreclosure filings. San Bernardino County was third once again, reporting 4,399 properties with foreclosure filings. Fourth highest was San Diego County, where 3,795 properties with foreclosure filings. Orange County was fifth highest once again, tallying 3,405 properties with foreclosure filings for the month.

 State the nation’s largest contributor to total foreclosure activity in May

California accounted for 26 percent of the 212,764 properties with foreclosure filings reported nationwide in July. Total U.S. activity decreased by more than 4 percent from June, and was down nearly 35 percent from the level reported in July 2010. One in every 611 U.S. housing units received a foreclosure filing during the month.

 “July foreclosure activity dropped 35 percent from a year ago, marking the 10th straight month of year-over-year decreases in foreclosure activity and the lowest monthly total since November 2007,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “This string of decreases was initially triggered by the robo-signing controversy back in October 2010, which forced lenders to substantially slow the pace of foreclosing, but the downward trend in foreclosure activity has now taken on a life of its own. It appears that the foreclosure processing delays, combined with the smorgasbord of national and state-level foreclosure prevention efforts — including loan modifications, lender-borrower mediations and mortgage payment assistance for the unemployed — may be allowing more distressed Ingleside Terrace Home owners to stave off foreclosure.

 “Unfortunately, the falloff in foreclosures is not based on a robust recovery in the housing market but on short-term interventions and delays that will extend the current housing market woes into 2012 and beyond,” Saccacio continued. “A stabilizing economy and improving job market are the long-term keys to a housing market recovery."

 Report methodology

The RealtyTrac U.S. Foreclosure Market Report provides a count of the total number of properties with at least one foreclosure filing entered into the RealtyTrac database during the month — broken out by type of filing by state, county and metropolitan statistical area. Some foreclosure filings entered into the database during the month may have been recorded in previous months. Data is collected from more than 2,200 counties nationwide, and those counties account for more than 90 percent of the U.S. population. RealtyTrac’s report incorporates documents filed in all three phases of foreclosure: Default — Notice of Default (NOD) and Lis Pendens (LIS); Auction — Notice of Trustee Sale and Notice of Foreclosure Sale (NTS and NFS); and Real Estate Owned, or REO properties (that have been foreclosed on and repurchased by a bank). If more than one foreclosure document is received for a property during the month, only the most recent filing is counted in the report. The report also checks if the same type of document was filed against a property in a previous month. If so, and if that previous filing occurred within the estimated foreclosure timeframe for the state the property is in, the report does not count the property in the current month.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Foreclosure Starts Driven Higher by Bank of America


Foreclosure filings and sales increase throughout most of our coverage are in August. Foreclosure starts jumped significantly, reversing what had been a declining trend over the past several months. Investors bought more properties on the courthouse steps in August than in July everywhere except in Washington. The number of properties Sold Back to Bank jumped significantly in Oregon, and also rose in California and Nevada.

Foreclosure starts (the first notice filed, either a Notice of Default or Notice of Trustee Sale depending on the state) rose in every state. This appears to have been primarily driven by Bank of America and related entities, where we saw an overall 116 percent increase from July to August. Wells Fargo and US Bank also saw an increases in foreclosure start filings, while filings by JP Morgan Chase and Citibank were essentially flat.

"Bank of America appears to be primarily responsible for the surge in foreclosure starts this month," says Sean O'Toole, Founder and CEO of ForeclosureRadar.com. "Since their average time to foreclose has recently increased to more than a year, it is unclear that these foreclosure starts will lead to an increase in foreclosure sales anytime soon."

Notice of Default filings increased 69.5 percent to the highest level in a year. Notice of Trustee Sale filings were up more moderately, rising 6.0 percent month-over-month, but down 23.6 percent year-over-year. Cancellations were nearly flat, up just 1.9 percent from July. Activity on the courthouse steps increased in August. Properties Sold Back to Bank (REO) increased 12.3 percent from the prior month. Properties Sold to 3rd Parties rose 9.9 percent month-over-month, and 10.8 percent year-over-year. Time to Foreclose increased to 333 days in August, which is 49 days longer than a year ago.

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Noreleen at Clarin Realty can help

"I will be forever grateful to Noreleen for helping me short sale my property. I really thought I had no other option but to foreclose and it was scaring me to death. My bank just refused to work with me and the hours I'd spend on the phone with them got me nowhere. Just when I was about to give up, I was referred to Noreleen and she was so kind, knowledgable and reassured me that we can get my property sold. She guided me through all the steps of the short sale and explained everything to me so it was easy to understand. During the process she always kept me updated on the status with the bank and made sure everything was taken care of with my best interests in mind. I literally did not have to worry about a thing. Noreleen is a professional and can help you when you think you have no other options. She will work with you to come up with the best plan possible for your situation. She is someone that you can definitely put your full confidence and trust in. Please don't think foreclosure is the only answer, Noreleen at Clarin Realty can help!  --Adriana-SF"


Friday, September 2, 2011

Legislative Counsel's digest

SB 458, Corbett. Mortgages: deficiency judgments.
Existing law prohibits a deficiency judgment under a note secured
by a first deed of trust or first mortgage for a dwelling of not more
than 4 units in any case in which the trustor or mortgagor sells the
dwelling for less than the remaining amount of the indebtedness due
at the time of sale with the written consent of the holder of the
first deed of trust or first mortgage. Existing law provides that
written consent of the holder of the first deed of trust or first
mortgage to that sale shall obligate that holder to accept the sale
proceeds as full payment and to fully discharge the remaining amount
of the indebtedness on the first deed of trust or first mortgage.
Existing law specifies that those provisions would not limit the
ability of the holder of the first deed of trust or first mortgage to
seek damages and use existing rights and remedies against the
trustor or mortgagor or any 3rd party for fraud or waste if the
trustor or mortgagor commits either fraud with respect to the sale
of, or waste with respect to, the real property that secures that
deed of trust or mortgage. Existing law makes these provisions
inapplicable if the trustor or mortgagor is a corporation or
political subdivision of the state.
This bill would expand those provisions to prohibit a deficiency
judgment upon a note secured solely by a deed of trust or mortgage
for a dwelling of not more than 4 units in any case in which the
trustor or mortgagor sells the dwelling for a sale price less than
the remaining amount of the indebtedness outstanding at the time of
sale, in accordance with the written consent of the holder of the
deed of trust or mortgage if the title has been voluntarily
transferred to a buyer by grant deed or by other document that has
been recorded and the proceeds of the sale are tendered as agreed.
The bill would also provide that, in other circumstances, when the
note is not secured solely by a deed of trust or mortgage for a
dwelling of not more than 4 units, no judgment shall be rendered for
any deficiency upon a note secured by a deed of trust or mortgage for
a dwelling of not more than 4 units, if the trustor or mortgagor
sells the dwelling for a sale price less than the remaining amount of
the indebtedness, in accordance with the written consent of the
holder of the deed of trust or mortgage. The bill would provide,
following the sale, in accordance with the written consent, the
voluntary transfer of title to a buyer, as specified, and the tender
of the sale proceeds, the rights, remedies, and obligations of any
holder, beneficiary, mortgagee, trustor, mortgagor, obligor, obligee,
or guarantor of the note, deed of trust, or mortgage, and with
respect to any other property that secures the note, shall be treated
and determined as if the dwelling had been sold through foreclosure
under a power of sale, as specified. The bill would prohibit the
holder of a note from requiring the trustor, mortgagor, or maker of
the note to pay any additional compensation, aside from the proceeds
of the sale, in exchange for the written consent to the sale. The
bill would provide that these provisions are inapplicable if the
trustor or mortgagor is a corporation, limited liability company,
limited partnership, or political subdivision of the state. The
provisions would also be inapplicable to any deed of trust, mortgage,
or other lien given to secure the payment of bonds or other evidence
of indebtedness authorized, or permitted to be issued, by the
Commissioner of Corporations, or that is made by a public utility
subject to the Public Utilities Act. The bill would provide that any
purported waiver of these provisions shall be void and against public
policy.
This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as
an urgency statute.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 580e of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended
to read:
580e. (a) (1) No deficiency shall be owed or collected, and no
deficiency judgment shall be requested or rendered for any deficiency
upon a note secured solely by a deed of trust or mortgage for a
dwelling of not more than four units, in any case in which the
trustor or mortgagor sells the dwelling for a sale price less than
the remaining amount of the indebtedness outstanding at the time of
sale, in accordance with the written consent of the holder of the
deed of trust or mortgage, provided that both of the following have
occurred:
(A) Title has been voluntarily transferred to a buyer by grant
deed or by other document of conveyance that has been recorded in the
county where all or part of the real property is located.
(B) The proceeds of the sale have been tendered to the mortgagee,
beneficiary, or the agent of the mortgagee or beneficiary, in
accordance with the parties' agreement.
(2) In circumstances not described in paragraph (1), when a note
is not secured solely by a deed of trust or mortgage for a dwelling
of not more than four units, no judgment shall be rendered for any
deficiency upon a note secured by a deed of trust or mortgage for a
dwelling of not more than four units, if the trustor or mortgagor
sells the dwelling for a sale price less than the remaining amount of
the indebtedness outstanding at the time of sale, in accordance with
the written consent of the holder of the deed of trust or mortgage.
Following the sale, in accordance with the holder's written consent,
the voluntary transfer of title to a buyer by grant deed or by other
document of conveyance recorded in the county where all or part of
the real property is located, and the tender to the mortgagee,
beneficiary, or the agent of the mortgagee or beneficiary of the sale
proceeds, as agreed, the rights, remedies, and obligations of any
holder, beneficiary, mortgagee, trustor, mortgagor, obligor, obligee,
or guarantor of the note, deed of trust, or mortgage, and with
respect to any other property that secures the note, shall be treated
and determined as if the dwelling had been sold through foreclosure
under a power of sale contained in the deed of trust or mortgage for
a price equal to the sale proceeds received by the holder, in the
manner contemplated by Section 580d.
(b) A holder of a note shall not require the trustor, mortgagor,
or maker of the note to pay any additional compensation, aside from
the proceeds of the sale, in exchange for the written consent to the
sale.
(c) If the trustor or mortgagor commits either fraud with respect
to the sale of, or waste with respect to, the real property that
secures the deed of trust or mortgage, this section shall not limit
the ability of the holder of the deed of trust or mortgage to seek
damages and use existing rights and remedies against the trustor or
mortgagor or any third party for fraud or waste.
(d) (1) This section shall not apply if the trustor or mortgagor
is a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or
political subdivision of the state.
(2) This section shall not apply to any deed of trust, mortgage,
or other lien given to secure the payment of bonds or other evidence
of indebtedness authorized, or permitted to be issued, by the
Commissioner of Corporations, or that is made by a public utility
subject to the Public Utilities Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section
201) of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code).
(e) Any purported waiver of subdivision (a) or (b) shall be void
and against public policy.
SEC. 2. This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the
meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate
effect. The facts constituting the necessity are:
In order to mitigate the impact of the ongoing foreclosure crisis
and to encourage the approval of short sales as an alternative to
foreclosure, it is necessary that this act take effect immediately.

Our Story Of Where We Came From

“It’s not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” –Charles Darwin
Clarin Realty was founded 2010 by Noreleen Clarin de Mesa. For the past 8 years Noreleen worked as a Realtor. The first 5 years was with Coldwell Banker Peninsula where she gained her expertise and foundation for Real Estate. As the market shifted, Noreleen innovated her business and moved to a smaller company that focused on pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties. She then received her Broker’s license and opened Clarin Realty.
Noreleen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz.  Prior to Real Estate, Noreleen worked as a Financial Consultant partnering with those who want to accomplish their financial goals. Soon thereafter, she worked in the Social Services industry and established relationships with local church organizations to coordinate the "Elk Grove Clothes Closet"  where families in need can come collect clothing for "Welfare to Work" or "Back to School" clothing for the whole family.  She is a mom of an active 5 year old and a 3 year old and currently resides in San Francisco.
Since immigrating from the Philippines at the age of 7 to San Francisco and coming from hardworking parents who sacrifice everything they have for the sake of their children---Noreleen and her family have always lived with other families in apartments and inlaws for affordability. Her parents bought their first home when Noreleen was in High School and that’s when home buying and home ownership started making its way into her subconscious up until she bought her own first home.  Everyone should be able to take advantage of owning a home and investments. It is an integral part of financial planning and independence.
“In the perspective if every person lies a lens through which we may better understand ourselves.” Ellen J. Langer, author of Mindfulness

Clarin Realty’s Core Values

Service      Great is not good enough. We strive to deliver world-class service with integrity by doing everything we can to help others  achieve   their goals.

Family       We are all one big family. We build positive family spirit  through  open and honest
relationships with communication.

Education      Growth and learning doesn’t stop. Through education we grow both personally and
professionally.

Empowerment    Through our continuous education, we share our knowledge to those around us and empower ourselves and others to make informed educated decisions.

Community        Whether it’s sponsoring a local event, participating in a marathon, volunteering---we value our community to fulfill our sense of contribution
   

Balance      We have a lot passion for what we do and we believe in  work life synergy. Our personal and professional lives are deeply interconnected and we have fun!
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Renewed trust for tough times

Does it feel like trust is one of the major casualties of the economic meltdown of 2008 – followed by the “Great Recession,” the “Jobless Recovery” and now the threat of a “Double Dip Recession?”


Weren’t we assured that home values were destined to go up and up and up?


There have been lots of promises that help is on the way—and lots of warnings of scams and schemes that have only served to confuse the matter. So where’s a homeowner who’s underwater or overleveraged to turn?


Here’s the bottom line: the choices that homeowners make when they feel they are at the end of their rope will have ramifications for years to come on their ability to qualify for credit, their job prospects, their security clearance and their overall finances. When a family’s financial trajectory is rapidly heading in a negative direction, there’s no substitute for the helping hand of a knowledgeable expert who has the integrity, the experience and the training to reverse the course—someone who is tapped into regulatory initiatives and can separate fact from fiction.


It is my mission to serve as a credible source of information and perspective to homeowners who have found themselves in a tough situation and need help sorting through their options. That’s why I sought out the Certified Distressed Property (CDPE) designation—the most renowned and recognized credential in the distressed property field, and it’s why I continue to stay on top of regulatory and industry developments that impact options available to homeowners who are struggling with their current financial situations.

My message to homeowners who do not know where to turn: there is hope. Foreclosure is not inevitable and neither the government nor your bank wants to see that happen. No one expected to find themselves on the brink of foreclosure, but I have worked with countless clients who have managed to turn their financial trajectory around and get on a path of financial recovery.


It CAN be done! And it would be my privilege to help.
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