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New 5 Star Review: "Vickie listed and sold my condo in Signal Hill in April 2015 after only a week on the market, at a price that greatly exceeded any comparable sale up to that date. Before that happened, she worked with me to present my condo in the best possible light, helping me declutter my house for maximum presentation pazzaz. She is unbelievably patient, kind, friendly, and a real professional. I highly recommend her if you're at all interested in obtaining the best price for your house in the shortest amount of time on the market. There were similar units for sale in my complex, and they're still for sale, months later. Their problem? They didn't have Vickie facilitating their offer to sell!"

Industry Award - Special Honor

Vickie Covey, Broker - Real estate services professional.

Within two weeks of listing, this spacious tri-level condo sold for full price (somewhat above comparable recent sales within the complex). It's definitely a good summer market for sellers. But.... Newsflash....the whole real estate sales process is going to take longer....perhaps twice as long, come Oct. when Dodd-Frank implements yet more changes to the lending process. Penalties are severe for failure to adhere to those new procedures. Which means it will be slow going and frustrating for a period of time while the industry adjusts to all the newest changes. All cash purchasers will be even more desirable than ever....do I hear discount?

Open House Sat. May 16 1-5pm

The owners have absolutely loved living here but with the family expanding it's time for a single family home with a yard. Looking for the next lucky owner.

Interesting news to share! Today I heard about the expansion of the reverse mortgage product (both refi and reverse purchase). Previously, at least one one person on the reverse mortgage had to be 62 or older. The new product is available to people 60 or older. Another major difference is that it is not an FHA product so no mortgage insurance required, saving a bundle on that fee. And it can be used on both condos and single family homes. Previously, the FHA product required the condo complex be FHA approved which limited the number of qualified properties. The new product throws the door wide open to most condos. Speak with a qualified loan officer who specializes in reverse purchase mortgages to get the full details.

AFFORDABLE, ATTRACTIVE, GATED, 55+ COMMUNITY IN SO. CA. AMMENITIES GALORE. LOW HOA FEE. EXCELLENT VALUE. Something to think about for those reaching a certain age and possibly wanting to downsize. The community of Four Seasons Hemet is for those '55 and better'. Not only is it a beautiful community of well built single family homes, it is affordable, amenity-rich living in desirable Southern California. Live here and within two hours or less, you can be at the beaches, mou...ntains or desert. That's right... San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Big Bear/Lake Arrowhead....all within range for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Or if you prefer to stay close to home, drive (your golf cart?) no further than the Lodge and take advantage of all the impressive facilities and activities available to you as a lucky resident of Four Seasons Hemet. To view listing with full details and more photos, click this link: https://matrix.crmls.org/ma/shared/JjfB0qrM9GGd/215FurykWay

One of only 22 Realtors in the Orange County area who have been honored with this award since it's inception in our area seven years ago. The award is based on client satisfaction and peer recognition. Always grateful to my clients for their support and loyalty.

I am lucky to have some wonderful clients who make me feel appreciated.

For my clients who have purchased homes in Anaheim, listening to this brief talk with the Mayor of Anaheim may help you better understand the character and future direction of your city.

New 5 Star Review: "Vickie helped me buy and sell my 1st condo and then helped me and my husband buy our 1st home together. She is amazing. She helped up find exactly what we were looking for. Vickie was very patient with us and made the process so easy. She must have taken us to see over 50 houses and even went above and beyond with one house that we were thinking of getting. If we ever decide to sell our home, Vickie will definitely be our go to realtor. We will definitely recommend her to all our family and friends!"