roseville real estate agent: By a House in Roseville Before it's too Late - By Broker Allan Sanchez - 10/07/14 01:11 AM
By a House in Roseville Before it's too Late - By Broker Allan Sanchez 
The Roseville real estate market is a little on the cool side.  With about 3 months of housing inventory, and 46% more homes on the market than this time last year, sellers and their listing agents have a harder job lately.
BUT...Roseville home prices are NOT falling.  Prices have steadily increased 4.5% since last year.  That means that more average income earners are getting priced out of the Roseville real estate market.  The Sacramento Bee reports that average income earners are being "squeezed" out of the market … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: This West Roseville Home is a Great BUY - By Agent Allan Sanchez - 06/30/14 06:18 AM
This West Roseville Home is a Great BUY! 
I'm LOVING my new home for sale in West Roseville.  3129 Parkham Drive feels brand new inside.  It is in terrific condition with lots of upgrades like granite counter tops, laminate wood floors, and custom paint.  It's a super low maintenance house but feels really roomy with 2,155 square feet, a 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, AND a loft. 
Located in the Westpark Village neighborhood, this house has welcoming curb appeal and is just a nice place to drive up to! It has the most charming little backyard with eating area, … (1 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Got a LOW Offer on your Roseville Home For Sale? Don't Be Offended! - 01/28/14 02:24 AM
Got a LOW Offer on your Roseville Home For Sale? Don't Be Offended! 
You've spent countless hours getting your Roseville home ready for sale and the first offer is LOW...Such a disappointment!  Hopefully you're working with an experienced Roseville real estate agent who knows how to parlay this offer into something much better!
Let me tell you why getting ANY offer on your home for sale is a GOOD thing.  When you have an offer, you have leverage.  Your agent gets to tell all the other agents and buyers out there, that there IS an offer on the property.  This … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: What to do About a Low Appraisal - From a Roseville Real Estate Agent - 10/17/13 03:30 AM
What to do About a Low Appraisal - From a Roseville Real Estate Agent 
What do you do if you're in contract on a home, you get an appraisal, and the value comes in less than your offer price?  You have several options:
Come out of pocket for the difference between the appraised value and the offer price Renegotiate the offer price Cancel the sale The listing agent and the seller will most definitely want you to continue with the sale at the original offer price.  Your lender will NOT lend for more than the appraised amount so that means … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Sacramento's Mini Housing Bubble Just Burst! - 10/01/13 05:25 AM
Sacramento's Mini Housing Bubble Just Burst! 
I really hate to be the bearer of BAD Sacramento area real estate news but I didn't get where I am sugar coating things.  You may have seen recent real estate market reports which report that from July 2012-July 2013 Sacramento area home prices rose 39%.  Being in the thick of it, I totally agree.  Sacramento home prices rose quickly for a few reasons:
Low Inventory: Bank Foreclosures were few and far between and there wasn't enough equity for many homeowners to sell.  With few choices, buyers were competing for whatever homes were available. … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Can I Sell My Home and Buy a New Home without Renting In Between? - 09/30/13 01:29 AM

Can I Sell My Home and Buy a New Home without Renting In Between? 
I got this question via my Roseville & Rocklin Facebook page.A reader wants to know if he can sell his sell his house and buy a new one without having to move into a rental in between.  A short term rental is a SUPER pain.  Not only are they difficult to find, and often more per month than a 1 year lease, but you have to move twice!  Moving is one of everyone's least favorite things to do so eliminating the hassle and inconvenience of … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Real Estate Agent Roseville - The Latest Roseville Real Estate News - 08/27/13 02:33 AM
Real Estate Agent Roseville - The Latest Roseville Real Estate News 
At this point, most people know that the Roseville real estate market is improving.  Just how much has it gone up since the low point in 2012?  As a long time Roseville real estate agent, I'm excited to tell you that home values are up 28% since May 2012!  The average home in Roseville is selling for $369,000 or $179 per square foot.
Home values aren't the only thing up, inventory of available Roseville homes are also on the rise. There are 55% more homes on the market this … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: What's a Fixture? Selling your House in Roseville - 02/07/13 02:01 AM
What's a Fixture?  Selling your House in Roseville  
When getting ready to sell your Roseville home, you may be wondering what you can take with you when you move.  Typically, you may not remove any fixtures.  Fixtures are items attached to the house and are included with the sale.  For example, your oven, range, dishwasher, and built in microwave are attached and can't come with you.  Light fixtures are fixtures and so are your window coverings.  Any plants or trees in the ground are fixtures and are included with the sale.
I get a lot of questions from my Roseville … (2 comments)

roseville real estate agent: How Much Do Short Sales Cost - Roseville Short Sale Agent - 11/06/12 04:07 AM
How Much Do Short Sales Cost - Roseville Short Sale Agent 
If someone offers to short sale your Roseville home for an upfront fee, don't WALK...RUN away!  Short sales shouldn't cost you any money.  In fact, in many cases, your lender will actually pay YOU to short sale your home ($3,000 is typical but I've personally had a client get $25,000 after a short sale).  Roseville short sales are truly a way to rid yourself of debt and a draining asset without making your financial situation worse. 
You're probably wondering how Roseville Short Sale Agents get paid.  Your short sale … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Are you Canadian, Moving to the U.S., and Want to Buy a Home? - 10/16/12 03:35 AM
Are you Canadian, Moving to the US, and Want to Buy a Home? 
I just closed escrow on a fabulous El Dorado Hills home for a Canadian couple.  When they first contacted me, we weren't sure if they'd be able to buy a house in the U.S.  After all, how could they qualify for a U.S. loan?  The didn't have American credit scores or tax returns.  They didn't even have a U.S. bank account.  It took a few months of careful planning but here's how my Canadian clients were able to successfully buy a home in the U.S.
They started … (1 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Roseville Short Sale - Sold in Highland Reserve - 08/20/12 01:00 AM
Roseville Short Sale - Sold in Highland Reserve
Here is my latest Roseville short sale, sold in Highland Reserve.  51 Gingerhill Court has a fabulous floor plan that caused some serious pandemonium with buyers.  It looks like a 1-story and has all the bedrooms downstairs.  However, it is actually a two story with only a loft and bathroom upstairs.  Along with its 4 car garage, it's a pretty unique home.  I negotiated this Roseville short sale with Bank of America and sold it to a great family for $310,000.  
As a Roseville short sale agent, about 70% of my … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Crocker Ranch Real Estate Agent - Sold in Roseville - 08/17/12 03:41 AM
Crocker Ranch Real Estate Agent - Sold in Roseville
Here is my lastest home sold in Crocker Ranch, Roseville.  1817 San Esteban Circle is a fabulous home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, lots of upgrades, and close to 2,800 square feet...all for $365,900!  With Crocker Ranch's gated entry, close proximity to good schools and Roseville's premiere shopping, along with a great neighborhood park, Crocker Ranch is one of Roseville's best neighborhoods!
Amazingly, this Crocker Ranch home was NOT a short sale!  As a Crocker Ranch real estate agent specializing in short sales, about 70% of my homes are short sales.  … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Antelope Short Sales Can be Like Herding Cats - 08/06/12 05:23 AM
Antelope Short Sales Can be Like Herding Cats
I can take a deep breath!  This Antelope short sale with Chase bank just SOLD today.  The vast majority of my short sales close escrow, but that doesn't exactly come easy.  I watch short sale escrows and time lines like a HAWK!  I make sure the agents, buyers, and their lender do what they are supposed to.  Short sales can easily go off track because there are so many moving parts....It's like herding cats!
Chase is usually one of my favorite banks to work with.  However, they are in the process of … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Now's The Time to Sell Your Roseville Home - 04/03/12 04:09 AM
Now's The Time to Sell Your Roseville Home

Most people LOVE to talk real estate but it cracks me up how many think they are experts.  It takes a Roseville real estate agent who is in the trenches every day to actually understand current market conditions.  Would you believe it's actually a seller's market in Roseville right now?  You heard it here first.  As a Roseville real estate and short sale agent let me tell you why you have a small window of opportunity to sell your Roseville home to a qualified buyer, quickly, and for the highest value possible.
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roseville real estate agent: Who Pays the Fees for Roseville Short Sales? - 03/12/12 12:41 PM
Who Pays the Fees for Roseville Short Sales?

This is a questions I often get from Roseville short sale sellers.  Most people who short sale are in a tough financial situation.  At the very least, they owe more on their home than it's currently worth.  They don't want to pay any money to short sale their home.  Roseville short sale sellers don't have the means to pay transfer fees, closing costs, or agent commissions.  So, who pays the fees and costs for a Roseville short sale?
Technically, the sellers do pay the fees associated with a Roseville short sale.  However, … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Roseville Short Sales Should NOT be Ignored - 03/01/12 11:24 PM
Roseville Short Sales Should NOT be Ignored

It truly surprises me that many local real estate agents discourage their buyers from making offers on Roseville short sales!  Short sales are an opportunity for buyers to score a great home for a slightly discounted price.  In a market with very little inventory, Roseville short sales are also giving buyers more options.  It's true that short sales take longer to close but if you're a buyer, you are doing yourself a disservice by ignoring Roseville short sales!
Short sales account for the largest number of sold homes in Roseville.  Last month, 57 … (1 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Short Sales Roseville - SOLD 1520 Impressionist Loop - 02/15/12 09:32 AM
Short Sales Roseville - SOLD 1520 Impressionist Loop

Here's my latest closed short sale in Roseville.  Roseville is still a hot-spot for buyers and short sales often provide a great deal.  This 4 bedroom, 2 bath patio home sold for $185,000.  It was in good condition with upgraded appliances, granite counter tops, and cherry cabinets.  The buyer is very excited to move into this low-maintenance and move in ready home!
This Roseville short sale had one loan with Seterus.  Seterus is know for their tricky short sales.  They are not as big as many lenders and their short sale process … (1 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Roseville Real Estate Agent - Allan Sanchez - 08/15/11 05:05 AM
Roseville Real Estate Agent - Allan Sanchez
Here is the latest home sold by Roseville real estate agent Allan Sanchez.  1106 Cape Coral Way is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath with 3,066 square feet. It's been meticulously cared for and has a built-in saltwater pool and a large yard.  It sold for $365,000.  The buyers are extremely excited to move in!

If you want to buy a home or sell your home in Roseville, it's important to work with an experienced Roseville real estate agent.  Beyond experience, find someone who you click with.  You'll be spending a lot of time with … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Buy a Home Roseville - Agent Allan Sanchez - 07/01/11 05:14 AM
Buy a Home Roseville - Agent Allan Sanchez
Roseville has been a favorite destination to buy a home for the last 20 years.  In that time, there have been many successful home developments, new retail, golf courses, entertainment options, and the Roseville Galleria. 
Read about the steps for buying a home in Roseville CA. 

Check out my latest pending home in Roseville.  Located in Highland Park, this home is in a great Roseville location close to Hwy 65, Rocklin, Nugget shopping center, and The Fountains. 
This home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,439 square feet, and a built-in pool.  It was a … (0 comments)

roseville real estate agent: Is it Logical to Live in a Shipping Container? - 06/17/11 06:43 AM
Is it Logical to Live in a Shipping Container?
Most think of shipping containers as simple metal boxes used to transport goods across the ocean.  Not me!  I think of shipping containers as the coolest home building material out there.  Termite proof, hurricane proof, recycled material, and just plain great to look at, hopefully shipping container homes are here to stay!  Do you think it's logical to live in a container home?

Meet Logical Homes, a Southern California container home builder. Architect Peter DeMaria is a true visionary and container home pioneer.  His mission is to "make progressive residential architecture more accessible."  … (4 comments)