This great article sent by Brian Troop from DS News, brings great news to this changing market we are experiencing, and it justifies our low inventory and high demand.

Breaking News: Prices Show Strongest Year-to-Year Gain in 6 Years The median price of an existing home climbed 10 percent to $177,400 from $161,100 in April 2011, the strongest year-to-year gain since January 2006. Existing-home sales rose to 4.62 million (seasonally adjusted annualized rate) in April from a downwardly revised March rate of 4.47 million, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported Tuesday morning. Economists had forecast the April sales pace would be 4.66 million.

It's still a great time to buy because everything is on sale...

Hello from Maui

From Maui on the Top Producers Trip. Just another way Troop Real Estate rewards its agents for their commitment to serving their clients. I personally want to invite all the agents to qualify for next year's trip.
Aloha
Emilio Mora
Office Manager
Troop Simi office.

The Simi Troop office would like to congratulate all the agents for the best sales month since July 2005. Most of all we would like to thank all the clients who entrusted one of their biggest investments to us. Thank you for your trust and support.
Emilio Mora
Office Manager

Meet Alex Gandel

"I am here to provide you with first rate service
for all your real estate needs!" 

Serving the following areas in Simi Valley:93063 Simi Valley and 93065 Simi Valley
Simi Valley Big Sky, Simi Valley Encantada, Simi Valley Indian Hills,
Simi Valley Long Canyon, Simi Valley Silverthorne,
Simi Valley Shadow Hawk, Simi Valley Texas Tract
Simi Valley Wildhorse Canyon, Simi Valley Indian Hills Ridge
Simi Valley Indian Hills Meadows, Simi Valley Indian Hills Ranch
Simi Valley The Crest, Simi Valley Montara, Simi Valley Wood Ranch

Serving clients in the following cities:Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park,Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Northridge, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura

When you work with Alex Gandel you quickly realize you are working with a real estate professional with a vast knowledge of the real estate market and inventory. His full-time staff provides services such as transaction coordination, newspaper and internet marketing venues for his listings, distinguished buyer’s assistance, listing and office management and World Class Customer Service! Alex’s 31 years of professional real estate experience provides his clients with an “edge” in the market.

According to Alex, success is neither a secret nor is it an accident. Alex's 31 years of success comes from putting his clients' interests first, being on call seven days a week, staying devoted to his family, serving the community by taking on leadership positions for multiple charitable organizations, and, most importantly, never losing sight of his primary goal.

Through the years Alex Gandel has aligned himself with only the best vendors such as Mortgage Lenders, Home Inspectors and Escrow and Title companies. You can always reach Alex directly or through his efficient and friendly staff.

What exactly is Alex Gandel’s goal? Alex states unabashedly, “I want my life to count for something good and right in the world. I want to make a positive difference, and I can do this. I know I can, one person at a time.” In pursuit of this goal, Alex and his staff commit over 135 hours per week, working to meet your goals. They are tireless, determined, driven and unyielding.


Here are some ways Alex Gandel can help you with your real estate needs:

• Finding the right home for your family
• Selling your home
• Buying your first home
• Down-sizing or Moving Up
• Relocation Assistance
• Buying a second home or investment property
• Buying or selling land
• Buying with FHA or VA loans
• Local, state and national down payment assistance programs
• Rent vs. Buy analysis
• Loan Pre-Approval
• Local information source
• Short selling your home
• Buying short sales, foreclosures and bank owned properties
• Need a referral for a handyman, electrician, plumber, gardener, locksmith, etc.?