CALIFORNIA HOME SALES AND PRICES FALL IN APRIL, BUT BOUNCE UP IN MAY

There is no doubt in anyone's mind, who works in real estate full time, that 2011 has had an uneven edge to it. One month sales seem solid, the next, it sputters. The real culprit in this is not affordability; it's at an all time high. It's not selection, there is ample inventory, and it's not a lack of qualified buyers or motivated sellers. The real culprit is the impression that the media has given as to the availability of money. Many people think it's tighter than ever. Getting a loan is difficult. Actually, that's not true. So if you are a buyer who has been staying away because you think you can't get a loan unless you have a 740 FICO and 20% down, go start looking for your dream home, because that's not the truth. Do you have to be qualified? Yes. Do you have to have a job? Yes. Can you get a stated income loan? No. Can you get a fully documented FHA, VA, or Conventional loan? YES!!