Neal's Blog

Neal Weichel Real Estate Blog

I use this blog as a way to share my insights and opinions with you on a weekly basis regarding the real estate market here in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope that you find the information useful as you consider the sale or purchase of your home. If I can be of any assistance, please email me, call me, or visit my website. Phone Number Email Address My Website (661) 284-5080 neal@nealweichel.com www.nealweichel.com

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 06:05 PM | Category: Welcome to my blog
Neal Weichel Real Estate Blog

I use this blog as a way to share my insights and opinions with you on a weekly basis regarding the real estate market here in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope that you find the information useful as you consider the sale or purchase of your home. If I can be of any assistance, please email me, call me, or visit my website. Phone Number Email Address My Website (661) 284-5080 neal@nealweichel.com www.nealweichel.com

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 06:05 PM | Category: Blog
Neal Weichel Real Estate Blog

I use this blog as a way to share my insights and opinions with you on a weekly basis regarding the real estate market here in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope that you find the information useful as you consider the sale or purchase of your home. If I can be of any assistance, please email me, call me, or visit my website. Phone Number Email Address My Website (661) 284-5080 neal@nealweichel.com www.nealweichel.com

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 06:05 PM | Category: real estate
What I learned from "Breakfast with Countrywide"

Almost everyone knows the name "Angelo Mozilo"-he's the former CEO of Countrywide and he's been in the news a lot in the last few years, mostly with negative connotations. This morning I  had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew Gissinger. It's likely you haven't heard his name much, but I think you might in the future, and if you do I suspect it will  be with good connotations. Andrew (he goes by "Drew"), is the new Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Countrywide, and he actually wants to meet the people out there on the front lines everyday and get their feedback on how Countrywide can improve. What a concept! He struck me as approachable, reasonable, fair, willing to critique his own company and clearly understands the entire loan process, from underwriting to the variety of products available; and he had some interesting thoughts on what is happening and will likely happen in the future.  I mention this because I think "no nonsense" people like

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 07:07 PM | Category: Foreclosures
What I learned from "Breakfast with Countrywide"

Almost everyone knows the name "Angelo Mozilo"-he's the former CEO of Countrywide and he's been in the news a lot in the last few years, mostly with negative connotations. This morning I  had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew Gissinger. It's likely you haven't heard his name much, but I think you might in the future, and if you do I suspect it will  be with good connotations. Andrew (he goes by "Drew"), is the new Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Countrywide, and he actually wants to meet the people out there on the front lines everyday and get their feedback on how Countrywide can improve. What a concept! He struck me as approachable, reasonable, fair, willing to critique his own company and clearly understands the entire loan process, from underwriting to the variety of products available; and he had some interesting thoughts on what is happening and will likely happen in the future.  I mention this because I think "no nonsense" people like

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 07:07 PM | Category: short sales
What I learned from "Breakfast with Countrywide"

Almost everyone knows the name "Angelo Mozilo"-he's the former CEO of Countrywide and he's been in the news a lot in the last few years, mostly with negative connotations. This morning I  had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew Gissinger. It's likely you haven't heard his name much, but I think you might in the future, and if you do I suspect it will  be with good connotations. Andrew (he goes by "Drew"), is the new Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Countrywide, and he actually wants to meet the people out there on the front lines everyday and get their feedback on how Countrywide can improve. What a concept! He struck me as approachable, reasonable, fair, willing to critique his own company and clearly understands the entire loan process, from underwriting to the variety of products available; and he had some interesting thoughts on what is happening and will likely happen in the future.  I mention this because I think "no nonsense" people like

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 07:07 PM | Category: Uncategorized
What I learned from "Breakfast with Countrywide"

Almost everyone knows the name "Angelo Mozilo"-he's the former CEO of Countrywide and he's been in the news a lot in the last few years, mostly with negative connotations. This morning I  had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew Gissinger. It's likely you haven't heard his name much, but I think you might in the future, and if you do I suspect it will  be with good connotations. Andrew (he goes by "Drew"), is the new Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Countrywide, and he actually wants to meet the people out there on the front lines everyday and get their feedback on how Countrywide can improve. What a concept! He struck me as approachable, reasonable, fair, willing to critique his own company and clearly understands the entire loan process, from underwriting to the variety of products available; and he had some interesting thoughts on what is happening and will likely happen in the future.  I mention this because I think "no nonsense" people like

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 07:07 PM | Category: Countrywide
What I learned from "Breakfast with Countrywide"

Almost everyone knows the name "Angelo Mozilo"-he's the former CEO of Countrywide and he's been in the news a lot in the last few years, mostly with negative connotations. This morning I  had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew Gissinger. It's likely you haven't heard his name much, but I think you might in the future, and if you do I suspect it will  be with good connotations. Andrew (he goes by "Drew"), is the new Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Countrywide, and he actually wants to meet the people out there on the front lines everyday and get their feedback on how Countrywide can improve. What a concept! He struck me as approachable, reasonable, fair, willing to critique his own company and clearly understands the entire loan process, from underwriting to the variety of products available; and he had some interesting thoughts on what is happening and will likely happen in the future.  I mention this because I think "no nonsense" people like

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 07:07 PM | Category: forecast
What I learned from "Breakfast with Countrywide"

Almost everyone knows the name "Angelo Mozilo"-he's the former CEO of Countrywide and he's been in the news a lot in the last few years, mostly with negative connotations. This morning I  had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew Gissinger. It's likely you haven't heard his name much, but I think you might in the future, and if you do I suspect it will  be with good connotations. Andrew (he goes by "Drew"), is the new Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Countrywide, and he actually wants to meet the people out there on the front lines everyday and get their feedback on how Countrywide can improve. What a concept! He struck me as approachable, reasonable, fair, willing to critique his own company and clearly understands the entire loan process, from underwriting to the variety of products available; and he had some interesting thoughts on what is happening and will likely happen in the future.  I mention this because I think "no nonsense" people like

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 07:07 PM | Category: lending
What I learned from "Breakfast with Countrywide"

Almost everyone knows the name "Angelo Mozilo"-he's the former CEO of Countrywide and he's been in the news a lot in the last few years, mostly with negative connotations. This morning I  had the opportunity to meet and listen to Andrew Gissinger. It's likely you haven't heard his name much, but I think you might in the future, and if you do I suspect it will  be with good connotations. Andrew (he goes by "Drew"), is the new Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Countrywide, and he actually wants to meet the people out there on the front lines everyday and get their feedback on how Countrywide can improve. What a concept! He struck me as approachable, reasonable, fair, willing to critique his own company and clearly understands the entire loan process, from underwriting to the variety of products available; and he had some interesting thoughts on what is happening and will likely happen in the future.  I mention this because I think "no nonsense" people like

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Posted by Neal Weichel on 05/06/2008 at 07:07 PM | Category: projections

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