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We Are Proudly Setting New Industry Standards
At Brookstone Associates we believe that our clients are our most important asset. This is why assisting our clients in buying or selling a property is priority number one. Many times in our industry it seems that other agents are more concerned with marketing themselves instead of their client’s property. At Brookstone Associates you will never find one of our agent’s pictures on business cards, signs, or flyers. We have made it our goal to lead by example in offering only our highest level of service to our clients. Brookstone Associates seeks to only employ REALTORS®. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate
We have implemented new tools such as Basecamp® interactive software, that allows all parties to communicate, share files & photos, schedule appointments, and view the overall progress on an interactive calendar, all in real time. It is technology like Basecamp® and our user friendly property search feature that set us apart from other firms. Our goal is to make the process of buying or selling a property as hassle free as possible. It is our promise to put our clients’ needs first, and assist in every way we can, to ensure our clients a smooth transaction. Contact one of our associates today so that we may answer any questions you may have. |
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Advance Loan Modification Fees illegal
On October 11, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 94 (Calderon), and the legislation took effect immediately upon his signature. Thus, California law now prohibits any person, including real estate licensees and attorneys, from demanding or collecting an advance fee from a consumer for loan modification or mortgage loan forbearance services affecting 1 – 4 unit residential dwellings
 
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Existing-Home Sales Show Another Gain
Driven by the first-time buyer tax credit, existing-home sales showed another big gain in October with a strong uptrend established over the past seven months, while inventories continue to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Historically low interest rates also are boosting the market. Mortgage interest rates last month were the third lowest on record dating back to 1971
 
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HAFA helps homeowners
On April 5, 2010, the U.S. government will implement the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program. |
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