Realtors-Learn how to increase sales and meet growing demand with Renovation Loan Programs

Read this article about what young buyers want. Go Green Lending conducts workshops designed for R.E. Agents showing how to set themselves apart with renovation loans incorporating the positive message of a healthy energy efficient home. Turn any "As is" house into an ideal home.
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NAHB: Home Builders Building Homes that Young Buyers Want, Says NAHB

Training Day

Time to dust off the bike and ride. Training begins for Tri's. Belmont Shore, LB, CA.

Shadow Inventory-Dogs on the Market

Read this link on the shadow inventory report. There continues to be a steady stream of short sales, foreclosed, and bank owned properties entering the market. Most of these homes will be in need of cosmetic home improvements to meet buyer expectations. Go Green Lending specializes in renovation purchase loans to turn "As Is" houses into Ideal Energy Efficient Homes.

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Realtors Must Attend- Free Workshop

How to Talk About Green Homes | FREE Workshop - Oct 24, 2012: Green Building Professionals article

Free lunch and the best information on how energy efficient homes sell for more. Receive FREE tools to set you apart with this growing demand for home buyers. Go Green Lending will be attending to answer how financing these upgrades is made easy.

Turn key homes?

Everyone wants a turn key home to buy. Are you getting beat out with multiple offers? Are you an FHA buyer? The solution is a 203k rehab loan. Purchase a home and receive extra funds to fix up the way you want it. Go Green Lending specialized in turning as is houses into turn key homes with our Hybrid Loan Program. You get a loan to purchase, make your cosmetic improvements and energy efficient upgrades. Visit our website to learn more.
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NAHB: Remodeling Market Index Climbs Five Points, Returns to 2005 Levels

Read this article about home remodeling demand increasing.  Most home owners and home buyers will need a 203k rehab loan due to limited equity.  Go Green Lending specializes in 203k's and EEM's.

NAHB: Remodeling Market Index Climbs Five Points, Returns to 2005 Levels

Realtor workshop

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Time to refi before the election

Are you waiting for the election to refinance? Might want to rethink that. Lock in before the unknown.

Rehab loans- No Points!!!

Rates are at record lows. Now you can take the 203k rehab loan and turn any "As Is" house into an ideal energy efficient home with no closing costs. Try 3.50% zero points and zero escrow fees. Seriously.

Sell Homes with an Energy Audit Score

Using an energy audit score for existing homes is a tool to attract home buyers to homes that are more energy efficient.  This is gaining momentum in the newly built homes as reported in this article.  Go Green Lending is ready to help set you apart from others as a Real Estate Professional.  Contact our office to receive free workshop and sales tools materials.

An increasing number of builders are taking advantage of the RESNET HERS Index. Over the past month, builders from California to North Carolina...

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According to the CA Assoc. of Realtors, Home Affordability is Slightly Down:

Recent price increases has pushed the affordability index lower.  Although this may squeeze out some buyers, inventory remains low and buyer competition is adding some frustration to both buyers and real estate professionals.  One method in creating inventory is using the 203k rehab loan to convert “Passed Up” properties due to condition and upgrade them within the purchase financing.  At Go Green Lending we specialize in turning “As Is” houses into “Ideal Homes”, including energy efficient upgrades.

Read more about the affordability index…

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Learn about Energy Upgrade California at an event near you!

You're invited to attend the following Energy Upgrade California events. Join us to find out how you can get $1,300 to $8,000 back in rebates for energy efficient home improvements, and meet approved Participating Contractors. August is filled with lots of exciting events around LA County. We urge you to take advantage of this special month by attending as many events as you wish including:

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Top Real Estate Brokers are interviewed by C.A.R. CEO

Three minute video sharing the current market conditions of low inventory, technology tips and innovative thinking to set agents apart. Go Green Lending will help set you apart with our free sales tools for turning "As Is" houses into "Ideal Homes" with purchase financing that includes funding for home improvements.

http://on.car.org/creroundtable

GreenPointers: Major Appliances

When shopping for home appliances that use a lot of energy or water, such as refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes washers, always look for the Energy Star label. Energy Star-qualified appliances save more energy and money than standard models that merely meet the government's basic standards for energy efficiency.

As an added benefit, many high efficiency appliances actually work better than their standard counterparts. High efficiency refrigerators maintain more uniform temperature, dishwashers consistently heat water to the appropriate level to get dishes cleaner, and front-loading washing machines are less abrasive to fabric, helping clothes last longer.

Did you know the Go Green Lending Hybrid loan allows you to include appliances with your purchase financing?

Find out how to turn an “As Is’ house into an Ideal Energy Efficient Home.

Do Green Homes Sell for More???

Green-certified homes sell for 9% more, study in California finds

By Kenneth R. Harney

July 22, 2012

WASHINGTON — It has been a controversial question in the home real estate market for years: Is there extra green when you buy green? Do houses with lots of energy-saving and sustainability features sell for more than houses without them? If so, by how much? READ More…

Go Green Lending offers financing solutions to turn an “As Is” house into an “Ideal Energy Efficient Home”.

According to the California Association of Realtors: Pending home sales activity declined

Pending home sales in California decline
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported this week that contracts signed for previously owned homes in California took a dip in June. The decline in pending sales can be attributed to a lack of housing inventory.

Making sense of the story

• C.A.R.’s Pending Home Sales Index declined 3.8 percent in June compared with May but posted a 4.7 percent increase compared with a year earlier.
• Pending home sales are an early indicator of where sales are headed. Sales often close six to eight weeks after contracts are signed so a decline in June could mean weakness when July and August sales statistics are reported.
• C.A.R.’s report also showed a decline in the number of foreclosed homes selling. Last month, foreclosed homes accounted for 20.2 percent of all pending sales, a decline of 22.6 percent from May and 29.2 percent in June 2011.
• The share of equity sales – or non-distressed property sales – rose to 58 percent in June, up from a revised 56 percent in May.  Equity sales made up 50.5 percent of all sales in June 2011.
• The share of short sales edged up in June to 21.4 percent, up from 21.1 percent in May and from 20 percent a year ago. 
• The available supply of REOs for sale tightened slightly in June, with the Unsold Inventory Index declining from a 1.5-month supply in May 2012 to 1.4 months in June 2012.  The June Unsold Inventory Index for equity sales stood at 3.7 months and was 5.3 months for short sales.

Regardless of the statistics looking slightly better, close to 50% of all homes sales are a DISTRESSED sale in nature.  Most distressed houses are in need of repair or do not meet the buyers expectations.  When you combine that with a low supply of homes, the house shopping process is challenging.  More consumers are becoming aware of the 203k rehab program today than before.  Consider working with a knowledgeable lender with these programs to help increase business and help get buyers what they want, an ideal home.

Go Green Lending Hybrid Loan Program

Today's rates: 3.50% Zero Points.

Plus lender pays up to $4,000 of buyer closing costs! Get up to $30,000 in bids to turn an "As Is" house into an Ideal turnkey energy efficient home. Call us to show you how you can get a home buyer another $8,000 in utility rebates.

Tip from Go Green Lending:

The best way to KNOW HOW to make a home more energy efficient is to conduct a home energy audit with a certified HERS Rater.  We know of several in your area.  Go Green Lending offers Energy Efficiency Mortgages and combines the 203k rehabilitation loan programs to maximize your upgrade dollars.

Contact our office at 562-429-5757 to qualify for these programs on your next home purchase.

PINPOINT COMFORT & EFFICIENCY PROBLEMS

Identify opportunities for improving comfort, reducing energy bills and creating a healthier home by: Having a home performance contractor run diagnostic tests that search for air leaks and moisture problems and gauge the home's overall energy and water efficiency Finding out about rebates and qualified contractors at http://www.energyupgradeca.org/

Learn about Energy Upgrade California at an event near you!

You're invited to attend the following Energy Upgrade California events. Join us to find out how you can get $1,300 to $8,000 back in rebates for energy efficient home improvements, and meet approved Participating Contractors.

Saturday, June 9 10:00am - 2:00pm		City of Torrance 4th Annual Environmental Fair/City Yard Open House City Services Facility 20500 Madrona Ave. Torrance, CA 90503 [map]
Saturday, June 9 11:00am - 8:00pm		Green Long Beach Festival The Marina Green Park 386 East Shoreline Drive Long Beach, CA 90802 [map]
Saturday, June 16 11:00am - 3:00pm		East Rancho Dominguez Environmental and Sustainable Living Fair East Rancho Dominguez County Park 15116 South Atlantic Dr. Compton, CA 90221 [map]
Saturday, June 23 10:00am - 11:30am		Green Your Home With Energy Upgrade Spring Series Arcadia Library Auditorium 20 West Duarte Road Arcadia, CA 91007 [map]
Thursday, June 28 5:00pm - 8:00pm		Baldwin Park Concert in the Park Morgan Park 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. Baldwin Park, CA 91706 [map]

Now It's Easy To Turn Any "As Is" House Into Your Ideal Home!

Home Buyer: Are You Frustrated with Fixer-Uppers?


The GoGreen Lending Hybrid Loan Program is a unique combination of Energy Efficient and Rehab mortgage loans that gives you the purchase money, plus: * Up to $15,000 for Green energy efficient upgrades and kitchen appliances. * Up to $35,000 for cosmetic repairs, home improvements and upgrades. * Substantial energy savings, tax credits and utility rebates


It's the CURE for the Power Hogs and Cosmetic Dogs on the market today!