People, places, videos and life in general in and around Sacramento, CA along with Real Estate trends and what is happening in the real estate market. Along with homes for sale, tips for home buyers, home sellers, relocating info and...
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People, places, videos and life in general in and around Sacramento, CA along with Real Estate trends and what is happening in the real estate market. Along with homes for sale, tips for home buyers, home sellers, relocating info and investment properties and commercial.
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Have you noticed the decline in bank owned homes for sale in Sacramento? It seems the banks must go through some hoops before they can foreclose on a house or condo if they accepted Tarp funds . Each homeowner must be given an opportunity to apply for a loan modification and not everyone qualifies. This does slow down the process of the foreclosure since the banks are not known for their speedy process.
The banks have what is referred to as... Read Full Story
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Callers from far and near have called asking about the Strawberry Festival in Roseville . I have GOOD news,
the Roseville Strawberry Festival is BACK.
I know this is early but I want you to mark your calendars for May , now. This is a great place to take Mom for Mother’s Day…who doesn’t love strawberries?
For all of you have called and asked about the Roseville Strawberry Festival, it is my pleasure to announce it’s COME BACK ! Websites are not working for these folks but... Read Full Story
The Real Estate numbers for Sacramento County look very similar to April. However, 56 fewer homes sold May 2009 than in April 2009. The average sold price did go up a tad from April at $190,321 to May’s average sold price of $199,796.
With the moratorium on foreclosures, we really aren’t getting a clear picture of real estate, right now. I believe that in the coming months there will be quite a bit more inventory. In the meantime, Short Sales are the main game in town.
As of the... Read Full Story
Thought I would share with the Sacramento readers an absorption chart this month. The chart to the right shows how long it will take to sell a house in the Sacramento County area given the past history of 12 months, 6 months and 3 months worth of home sales.
As you can see the chart is indicating under a four month supply of homes on the market which typically would signal a Seller’s market.
Due to the banks holding back foreclosed homes and not putting them on the market, this is... Read Full Story
Are you thinking of buying a condo? Have you ever considered a loft? This is the new up-in-coming way of living Downtown Sacramento and in West Sacramento.
Recently, I helped a buyer buy a new loft from a builder in West Sacramento at the Ironworks. The reason why you want to make sure and have representation by a Realtor and not the builder is that you can get more frankly, when you are represented. My recent home buyer got a heck of a deal and loves living in his new loft.
Currently, I... Read Full Story
What a great couple making Roseville, CA their new home. Real estate is always so wonderful when you meet home buyers like Jeremy and his wife who are now the proud homeowners of a beautiful house in a gated neighborhood in Roseville, CA . As first time home buyers, Jeremy and his wife knew that it was important to know the neighborhood and the schools so they chose well and they made an excellent choice as 1st time home buyers.
It’s always nice for a home buyer relocating to the... Read Full Story
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Did you recently get your offer accepted? Are you thrilled but scared at the same time?
That’s natural. Consider yourself normal. It is scary but hopefully, you’re Realtor is putting your fears to rest and explaining the process of buying a house in today’s real estate market.
You want to make sure you have a home inspection , that will put your mind to rest knowing just what big or small things need to be fixed. Just like there is no one perfect... Read Full Story
Home buyers in Sacramento need to get pre-approved for a loan BEFORE looking at houses. Don’t rely on the mortgage calculators you find on websites, the payment amount is not inclusive of all figures needed since Real Estate is local. Being local means there are other charges that must be considered. A local mortgage lender will know what those fees are. The mortgage industry is continually changing, so in today’s real estate market it is essential that home buyers get pre-approved for a... Read Full Story
Sacramento Real Estate is experiencing a bit of rust.
Rust is the deadening reality of corrosion when left unattended in the elements.
This is what is happening in real estate today with Short Sales and Foreclosure properties.
Banks are allowing the corrosion to continue and spread.
Yesterday, I spent an entire day looking at bank owned homes for sale that were vacant and an eye sore inside and out. To view foreclosure homes for sale , click link. These corrosive homes have a... Read Full Story
Happy Valentine’s Day to each of you. Spread a little love around…we could all use some!
Today, Downtown Sacramento is buzzing, the spokes are twirling and the crowds will be shouting during the Amgen Tour of California .
This is an event you may not want to miss.
Can you believe that Lance Armstrong, seven time winner of the Tour de France will be right here making his comeback.
Cyclists Christian Vande Velde, Levi Leipheimer, Basso of Liquigas and George Hincapie of Columbia are... Read Full Story
