Fannie Mae’s Deed for Lease Program Ventura County
December 6, 2009
Posted by Greg Guillen
Chris Thorman at http://www.softwareadvice.com/property-management/ wrote an intriguing article on Fannie Mae’s new Deed for Lease (D4L) program. The staff at Esquire Property Management Company in Ventura County, California is very interested in this topic because it impacts our landlords, tenants and our portfolio directly. Specifically, the city of Oxnard has been hit hard by foreclosures.
Thorman’s post explains D4L using illustrations and easy-to-digest nuggets of information. “Own to Rent: Breaking Down Fannie Mae’s Deed for Lease Program,” breaks down how the program works for home owners who are in financial trouble, who are eligible and their property requirements, respectively.
Chris posed the following question: “Do you think that the Deed for Lease program makes sense for Fannie Mae, the borrower or property managers administering the new leases?” Read more
Ventura County 39 Mile Drive
December 4, 2009
Posted by R.S. Rodriguez
In my previous post, I proposed a “39 Mile Scenic Drive” incorporating picturesque vistas of western Ventura County. The emphasis of the post was on the concept, not the actual route. Yet consider, if you will, the beauty of drive via the 118, east through Fillmore (with a stop, perhaps off Central Avenue for lunch?), back along the 118, toward Santa Paula. Said drivers could then head through Santa Paula via the foothills of the Topa Topa Mountain range, meandering along the many horse ranches which dot that beautiful road. This portion of the drive would wind down into downtown Ojai, allowing people to enjoy the many art galleries of Ojai and its rich history. Read more
